UM St. Joseph Medical Center Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
B
Below Average Cost
12x
the federal fair-price benchmark
1,522
40 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where UM St. Joseph Medical Centercharges 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HC OXYGEN UPTAKE WITH CO2 OUTPUT | 94681 | $1,922 | $50 | +$1,872 |
| HC OXYGEN UPTAKE REST & EXERCISE SIMPLE | 94680 | $1,602 | $58 | +$1,544 |
| HC BRONCHOSPASM PROVOCATION EVALUATION | 94070 | $1,794 | $70 | +$1,724 |
| HC DELIVERY OUTSIDE DEPARTMENT | 59414 | $1,873 | $82 | +$1,791 |
| HC THER/PROPH/DIAG IV INF INIT | 96365 | $1,139 | $67 | +$1,072 |
| HC NEONAT MECH VENT SUBSEQUENT DAY | 94003 | $984 | $59 | +$925 |
| HC EXTERNAL CEPHALIC VERSION | 59412 | $1,561 | $94 | +$1,467 |
| HC IP HEMODIALYSIS ONE EVALUATION | 90935 | $1,014 | $61 | +$953 |
| HC EXERCISE TEST FOR BRONCHOSPASM WITH SPIROMETRY | 94617 | $1,517 | $93 | +$1,423 |
| HC FETAL DEMISE/GENETIC TERM 2/3 TRI W EPI | 59812 | $5,619 | $359 | +$5,259 |
| HC FETAL NON-STRESS TEST | 59025 | $780 | $50 | +$730 |
| HC PT EVAL MODERATE COMPLEXITY 113-127 MIN | 97162 | $1,259 | $98 | +$1,161 |
| HC PT EVAL LOW COMPLEXITY 113-127 MIN | 97161 | $1,259 | $98 | +$1,161 |
| HC PT EVAL HIGH COMPLEXITY 113-127 MIN | 97163 | $1,259 | $98 | +$1,161 |
| HC CARDIOPULMONARY EXERCISE TESTING | 94621 | $1,922 | $166 | +$1,757 |
| HC C SECTION EMERGENT W MAJOR SURG | 59514 | $9,521 | $824 | +$8,697 |
| HC NEONAT MECH VENT INITIAL DAY | 94002 | $984 | $86 | +$898 |
| HC CERVICAL CERCLAGE | 59320 | $1,561 | $137 | +$1,424 |
About UM St. Joseph Medical Center Pricing
UM St. Joseph Medical Center in , MD charges about 12x the government benchmark — typical for US hospitals across 40procedures 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
If you're uninsured, out-of-network, or have a high-deductible plan, these prices directly affect what you pay. If you have in-network insurance, your insurer has likely negotiated much lower rates — but you may still owe a percentage of the hospital's high list price for your coinsurance or deductible.
Can I negotiate?
Yes. Most hospitals will reduce bills when patients present evidence. Our bill checker compares your specific charges to fair-price benchmarks and generates a dispute letter you can send to the billing department.
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