Wilkes-Barre General Hospital Pricing Analysis
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
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Best Value
8x
the federal fair-price benchmark
598
58 comparable to federal rates
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Biggest Overcharges at This Hospital
These are the procedures where Wilkes-Barre 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLON CA SCRN NOT HI RSK IND | G0121 | $2,378 | $378 | +$2,000 |
| COLORECTAL SCRN; HI RISK IND | G0105 | $2,378 | $378 | +$2,000 |
| ALLOWRAP DS/DRY SQCM | Q4150 | $3,279 | $127 | +$3,152 |
| EPICORD SQ CM | Q4187 | $2,527 | $127 | +$2,400 |
| GRAFIX PRIME SQ CM | Q4133 | $2,021 | $127 | +$1,894 |
| AFFINITY 1 SQ CM | Q4159 | $1,656 | $127 | +$1,529 |
| EPIFIX SQ CM | Q4186 | $1,588 | $127 | +$1,461 |
| PURAPLY SQ CM | Q4195 | $1,344 | $127 | +$1,216 |
| PURAPLY AM SQ CM | Q4196 | $1,248 | $127 | +$1,121 |
| ARTHROFLEX SQ CM | Q4125 | $1,344 | $127 | +$1,217 |
About Wilkes-Barre General Hospital Pricing
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital in , PA charges about 8x the government benchmark — typical for US hospitals across 58procedures 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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