Wilkes-Barre General Hospital Pricing Analysis
575 NORTH RIVER STREET, WILKES-BARRE, PA
Source: Hospital MRF file & CMS Medicare PFS 2026
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Lower than most hospitals
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 Hospital charges 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 Screening 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
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital in WILKES-BARRE, PA charges about 8x the federal benchmark — typical for US hospitals across 58 procedures 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.
Can I negotiate?
Yes. Most hospitals will reduce bills when patients present evidence. Our bill review service compares your specific charges to fair-price benchmarks and generates a dispute letter you can send to the billing department.
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