5. Hospitals Charge Differently for the Same Procedure
Being aware of hospital fees could spell the difference between saving money and breaking the bank. Hospitals are known to charge differently for procedures such as specialized imaging modalities and surgeries, with some charging fees which are more expensive than others.
To illustrate, a 2015 study by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services found that a joint replacement procedure done at Chickasaw Nation Medical Center costs almost $230,000 cheaper than what Memorial Hospital of Salem County charges for the same operation.
