Union County General Hospital Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
B
Below Average Cost
14x
the federal fair-price benchmark
1,138
135 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Union County General Hospitalcharges 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Repair Ant Abdom Hernia, Init < 3 Cm | 49591 | $10,041 | $316 | +$9,725 |
| Removal Of Testicle | 54520 | $7,474 | $306 | +$7,168 |
| Repair Hernia < 3 Cmincarc Or Strang | 49592 | $10,041 | $437 | +$9,604 |
| Laparoscpy With Total Hysterectomy | 58670 | $7,562 | $333 | +$7,229 |
| Knee Arthroscopy Synovectomy | 29876 | $11,982 | $615 | +$11,367 |
| Orchiopexy Ingun/scrotal Repair | 54640 | $7,416 | $394 | +$7,022 |
| Thoracoscopy Diag Lungs Pericardal Sac | 32601 | $5,401 | $288 | +$5,113 |
About Union County General Hospital Pricing
Union County General Hospital in Clayton, NM charges about 14x the government benchmark — typical for US hospitals across 135procedures 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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