UM Upper Chesapeake Medical Center Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
B
Below Average Cost
11x
the federal fair-price benchmark
1,510
52 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where UM Upper Chesapeake 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 IP HEMODIALYSIS ONE EVALUATION | 90935 | $2,024 | $61 | +$1,963 |
| HC DELIVERY OUTSIDE DEPARTMENT | 59414 | $2,346 | $82 | +$2,263 |
| HC APHERESIS RBC | 36512 | $2,020 | $86 | +$1,934 |
| HC APHERESIS PLATELETS | 36513 | $2,020 | $88 | +$1,931 |
| HC APHERESIS WBC | 36511 | $2,020 | $91 | +$1,928 |
| HC EXTERNAL CEPHALIC VERSION | 59412 | $1,955 | $94 | +$1,861 |
| HC FETAL DEMISE/GENETIC TERM 2/3 TRI W EPI | 59812 | $7,037 | $359 | +$6,678 |
| HC FETAL NON-STRESS TEST | 59025 | $977 | $50 | +$927 |
| HC NEONAT MECH VENT SUBSEQUENT DAY | 94003 | $927 | $59 | +$868 |
| HC C SECTION EMERGENT W MAJOR SURG | 59514 | $11,924 | $824 | +$11,100 |
| HC CERVICAL CERCLAGE | 59320 | $1,955 | $137 | +$1,817 |
| HC OXYTOCIN STRESS TEST | 59020 | $977 | $73 | +$905 |
| HC CERVICAL CERCLAGE REMOVAL W ANES | 59871 | $1,564 | $121 | +$1,443 |
| HC OT EVAL MODERATE COMPLEXITY 98-112 MIN | 97166 | $1,113 | $101 | +$1,012 |
| HC THER/PROPH/DIAG IV INF INIT | 96365 | $727 | $67 | +$660 |
| HC NEONAT MECH VENT INITIAL DAY | 94002 | $927 | $86 | +$841 |
| HC OT RE-EVALUATION 83-97 MIN | 97168 | $715 | $68 | +$647 |
| HC PT RE-EVALUATION 83-97 MIN | 97164 | $701 | $67 | +$633 |
About UM Upper Chesapeake Medical Center Pricing
UM Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in , MD charges about 11x the government benchmark — typical for US hospitals across 52procedures 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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