UM R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center Pricing Analysis
Baltimore, MD
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
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Lower than most hospitals
6x
the federal fair-price benchmark
408
136 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where UM R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center charges the most compared to the federal fair-price benchmark. “They Charge” is what appears on your bill. “Gov. Benchmark” is what the government determines the doctor's work is worth.
| Procedure | Code | They Charge | Gov. Benchmark | You Overpay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ER visit — severe/critical (level 5) | 99285 | $4,211 | $171 | +$4,039 |
| IV infusion therapy (first hour) | 96365 | $1,619 | $67 | +$1,552 |
| ER visit — serious (level 4) | 99284 | $2,659 | $118 | +$2,541 |
| ER visit — moderate (level 3) | 99283 | $1,330 | $69 | +$1,260 |
| Application Walking Short Leg Cast | 29425 | $1,326 | $81 | +$1,245 |
| PT Evaluation Low Complexity 113-127 Min | 97161 | $1,587 | $98 | +$1,489 |
| PT Evaluation Moderate Complexity 113-127 Min | 97162 | $1,587 | $98 | +$1,489 |
| PT Evaluation High Complexity 113-127 Min | 97163 | $1,587 | $98 | +$1,489 |
| Visual Field Examination(s) | 92083 | $989 | $64 | +$926 |
| Neonat Mech Vent Subsequent Day | 94003 | $903 | $59 | +$844 |
| Application Short Leg Cast | 29405 | $1,326 | $88 | +$1,238 |
| Chemical Cautery Tissue | 17250 | $1,326 | $90 | +$1,236 |
| Application Short Leg Splint | 29515 | $1,105 | $83 | +$1,023 |
| Debridement Subcutaneous Tissue 1st 20 SQ CM | 11042 | $1,768 | $133 | +$1,636 |
| Application Cylinder Cast | 29365 | $1,768 | $139 | +$1,629 |
| Skin Sub Graft Trunk/arm/leg | 15271 | $1,989 | $158 | +$1,831 |
About UM R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center
UM R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, MD charges about 6x the federal benchmark — typical for US hospitals across 136 procedures we could compare. This data comes directly from the hospital's own published price file — they're required by federal law to share it.
What this means for your bill
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