University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
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Above Average Cost
59x
the federal fair-price benchmark
4,867
84 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where University Hospitals Samaritan 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 EXT CANNULA DECLOT W/BALLOON CATHH | 36861 | $24,001 | $124 | +$23,877 |
| HC EP INSER HEART TEMP PACER DUAL CHMBR | 33211 | $25,493 | $146 | +$25,348 |
| HC BRNCHSC OCCLUSION&INSERT BRONCH VALVE ADDL LOBE | 31651 | $9,333 | $78 | +$9,255 |
| HC INSJ/RPLCMT SPINAL NPG/RCVR POCKET CRTJ&CONNJ | 63685 | $48,335 | $319 | +$48,016 |
| HC RMVL&RPLCMT PHRENIC NRV STIMULATOR PLS GENERATOR | 33287 | $48,335 | $341 | +$47,994 |
| HC INSJ STABLJ DEV W/O DCMPRN LUMBAR SECOND LEVEL | 22870 | $10,770 | $101 | +$10,669 |
| HC VENOUS SAMPLING BY CATHETER - IR VENOUS SAMPLING CATHETERIZATION | 75893 | $10,968 | $111 | +$10,858 |
| HC EP INSERT PULSE GENER ONE CHMBR | 33212 | $28,297 | $292 | +$28,005 |
| HC CONTRAST EXAM THORACIC AORTA - IR AORTAGRAM THORACIC SERIALOGRAM | 75605 | $10,248 | $121 | +$10,127 |
| HC CATH INSERT/PLACE FLOW DIRECT CATH | 93503 | $14,352 | $82 | +$14,271 |
| HC EP INSER HART PACER XVENOUS ATRIAL | 33206 | $32,121 | $402 | +$31,719 |
| HC INSERT PICC W/O SUB-Q PORT <5 Y/O | 36568 | $6,325 | $84 | +$6,241 |
| HC INSERTION PHRENIC NERVE STIMULATOR SYSTEM | 33276 | $73,516 | $505 | +$73,011 |
| HC PERQ P-ART REVSC ST EA ADDL VSL/SEP LES NM/ABNL | 33904 | $17,589 | $257 | +$17,332 |
| HC PERQ ACCESS & CLOSURE FEM ART FOR DELIVERY NDGFT | 34713 | $14,352 | $110 | +$14,242 |
| HC PERQ P-ART REVSC ST 1ST NML NATIVE CONNJ UNI | 33900 | $34,603 | $512 | +$34,091 |
| HC BRONCHOSCOPY W/PLACEMENT TRACHEAL STENT | 31631 | $13,123 | $200 | +$12,923 |
About University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center Pricing
University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center in , OH charges 59x or more above the government benchmark — among the most expensive across 84procedures 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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