4 hospitals here publish what they charge Medicare. The typical one bills about $6.32 in charges for every $1 of care actually paid for. Where more than one hospital treats the same thing, the difference between them is often several times over.
#50 in IN
Carmel, IN
6.1x — bills about $6.07 in charges for every $1 of care actually paid for
#58 in IN
Carmel, IN
6.5x — bills about $6.48 in charges for every $1 of care actually paid for
#63 in IN
Carmel, IN
6.9x — bills about $6.95 in charges for every $1 of care actually paid for
#28 in IN
Carmel, IN
5.8x — bills about $5.78 in charges for every $1 of care actually paid for
The procedures most patients here are treated for, with the local typical charge.
Comprehensive Observation Services
$19,343 typical charge · 3 hospitals
Heart Failure (severe)
$47,622 typical charge · 3 hospitals
Level 6 Musculoskeletal Procedures
$129,372 typical charge · 3 hospitals
Level 4 Musculoskeletal Procedures
$57,281 typical charge · 3 hospitals
Spinal Fusion Except Cervical without Major Complications
$218,554 typical charge · 3 hospitals