Washington County Hospital Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
B
Below Average Cost
16x
the federal fair-price benchmark
725
55 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Washington County 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insert Picc WO Sq Pt >=5yrs WO Img | 36569 | $2,217 | $86 | +$2,131 |
| CT Abdomen Pelvis WO Contrast | 74176 | $4,478 | $183 | +$4,294 |
| CT Thoracic Spine Non Contrast | 72128 | $2,626 | $130 | +$2,496 |
| CT Head Non Contrast | 70450 | $2,142 | $107 | +$2,035 |
| CT Lumbar Spine Non Contrast | 72131 | $2,531 | $130 | +$2,401 |
| CT Cervical Spine Non Contrast | 72125 | $2,531 | $131 | +$2,400 |
| CT Chest Low Dose for Lung Ca Screen | 71271 | $2,525 | $136 | +$2,389 |
| CT Chest Non Contrast | 71250 | $2,434 | $133 | +$2,301 |
| CT Upper Extremity Non Contrast | 73200 | $2,837 | $161 | +$2,676 |
| CT Chest With Contrast | 71260 | $2,921 | $167 | +$2,754 |
| MRI Spine Cervical Non Contrast | 72141 | $3,309 | $191 | +$3,119 |
| MRI Spine Lumbar Non Contrast | 72148 | $3,261 | $192 | +$3,069 |
| CT Abdomen Pelvis W Contrast | 74177 | $5,062 | $300 | +$4,761 |
| MRI Brain Non Contrast | 70551 | $3,261 | $195 | +$3,065 |
| MRI Lower Ext Any Joint Non Contrast | 73721 | $3,407 | $204 | +$3,203 |
| CT Sinus Facial Bones Non Contrast | 70486 | $2,137 | $128 | +$2,008 |
| CT Abdomen Non IV Contrast | 74150 | $2,269 | $136 | +$2,133 |
| MRI Upper Ext Any Joint Non Contrast | 73221 | $3,407 | $205 | +$3,202 |
| CT Lower Extremity W and WO Contrast | 73702 | $3,212 | $195 | +$3,017 |
| CT Pelvis WO Contrast | 72192 | $2,176 | $133 | +$2,044 |
About Washington County Hospital Pricing
Washington County Hospital in , IL charges about 16x the government benchmark — more expensive than average across 55procedures 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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