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Was I overcharged for PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE in Baltimore, MD?

Hospitals in BALTIMORE, MD charge $23,172–$155,385 for PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE. Medicare pays $37,995.

By Priya Iyengar , Senior Billing Analyst · ·
Data from CMS files published FY 2024 CMS IPPS. Refreshed weekly.
About the analyst

Priya Iyengar leads the billing code review team at BillRazor Research. She analyzes NCCI bundling edits, DRG coding, and regional rate variation. Expertise: NCCI bundling, DRG analysis, regional pricing.

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CMS Medicare benchmark data
Updated 2026-04-03
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Medicare rateCity medianHighest hospital$0$124.9K
$47.4K
Well above average
Baltimore average vs. benchmarks: $38.0K (Medicare rate) · $31.3K (City median)
$37,995
Medicare rate
$47,394
Baltimore average
$23,172–$155,386
Price range
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Hospitals
Research suggests 49–80% of hospital bills contain errors. Our system checks every line item against Medicare benchmarks.

If you received a bill for PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE in BALTIMORE, here's how to evaluate it. The 12 hospitals in BALTIMORE charge between $23,172 and $155,385. The city average is $47,393, which is 1.2x the Medicare benchmark of $37,995.

Hospital charges for PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE in Baltimore

Hospital Charge
SAINT AGNES HOSPITAL Lowest $23,172
GREATER BALTIMORE MEDICAL CENTER $23,412
MEDSTAR HARBOR HOSPITAL $23,517
MEDSTAR GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL $26,560
MEDSTAR UNION MEMORIAL HOSPITAL $29,008
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND MEDICAL CENTER $29,915
MERCY MEDICAL CENTER INC $32,669
JOHNS HOPKINS BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER $33,505
SINAI HOSPITAL OF BALTIMORE $37,803
JOHNS HOPKINS HOSPITAL, THE $40,240
UNIVERSITY OF MD MEDICAL CENTER MIDTOWN CAMPUS $113,538
LEVINDALE HEBREW GERIATRIC CENTER AND HOSPITAL Highest $155,386

What you can do

1
Request an itemized bill

Call the hospital billing department and request a full itemized bill (UB-04 form). This shows every charge by line item, making it easier to spot errors.

2
Compare against benchmarks

Medicare pays $37,995 for PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE. The BALTIMORE average is $47,393. Use the comparison tool above to see where your bill falls.

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FAQ — PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE in Baltimore

How do I know if I was overcharged for PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE in BALTIMORE?
Compare your bill against benchmarks: Medicare pays $37,995 for this procedure. The average hospital charge in BALTIMORE, MD is $47,393. If your bill is significantly above $47,393, it may be worth reviewing. Enter your amount in the checker above for an instant comparison.
What is the average cost of PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE in BALTIMORE, MD?
Based on data from 12 hospitals in BALTIMORE, the average charge is $47,393. Prices range from $23,172 to $155,385. Medicare pays $37,995.
What should I do if I think my PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE bill is too high?
Three steps: (1) Request an itemized bill — hospitals are required to provide one. (2) Compare each line item against Medicare benchmarks using a tool like BillRazor. (3) If errors are found, dispute the charges in writing. Research suggests 49–80% of hospital bills contain errors.
Can I negotiate a lower price for PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE?
Yes. Cash-pay patients can often negotiate 30–60% off chargemaster rates. You can also ask about payment plans, financial assistance programs, or whether an ASC (surgery center) option is available. The cheapest option in BALTIMORE is 23172.24 — about $23,172.

Related pricing data

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SAINT AGNES HOSPITAL pricing
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Data: Federal hospital payment data, FY 2024. Hospital charges are average covered charges reported to the federal government. All publicly available under federal law.

Methodology: Fair price benchmarks are based on Medicare reimbursement rates and city-level charge distributions. The gauge shows where a price falls relative to the Medicare rate (green), city median (yellow), and highest hospital charge (red).

This information is for educational purposes only and is not medical, financial, or legal advice. Actual costs depend on your insurance and provider. We recommend verifying costs directly with your provider. Full methodology · Terms of use

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