STANDARD SERVICES PRICE GUIDE

It is important to understand that a hospital “charge” is not the same as the amount a hospital expects to be paid. A charge represents the amount billed for a service; however, in most cases, hospitals receive significantly less than the billed charge.

Hospital charges are based on the type of care provided and may vary from patient to patient—even for the same service. Differences in charges often reflect individual medical needs, such as complications or variations in treatment related to a patient’s condition.

While the hospital’s standard charges are consistent across patients, the actual charges for a specific patient may differ from the listed prices due to a combination of clinical and treatment-related factors.

For additional guidance, the Healthcare Financial Management Association offers a helpful resource titled “Understanding Healthcare Prices: A Consumer Guide.” This booklet explains how healthcare pricing works, where to find answers to pricing questions, how to compare costs among providers, and how to better manage out-of-pocket expenses.