How many shoppable procedure prices are published for Mercy Medical Center Redding?

Mercy Medical Center Redding in Redding, CA currently has 94 standardized procedure price records indexed from its public 45 CFR § 180 machine-readable file.

How do Mercy Medical Center Redding's commercial prices compare to the fair BaseRate?

Across scored shoppable procedures, Mercy Medical Center Redding's median negotiated commercial rate is 1.9× the regionally adjusted fair BaseRate benchmark.

What is Mercy Medical Center Redding's CMS Care Compare overall star rating?

CMS Care Compare assigns Mercy Medical Center Redding an overall hospital quality rating of 2 out of 5 stars based on public federal clinical and patient-experience measures.

Hospital Profile Acute Care Hospital Voluntary non-profit - Private 262 Beds · urban Updated: 2026-02-28

Mercy Medical Center Redding

2175 Rosaline Ave, Clairmont Hgts, Redding, CA 96001 · 94 Priced Procedures · 71% Patient Recommendation

CMS Overall Rating 2 / 5 Stars

High Markup · Shop Alternatives

1.89×vs. Fair Market Price

Typical commercial prices here are +89% above the fair benchmark (1.89×) even after accounting for local nurse/doctor wages and patient complexity.

63/100 · Caution

63/100Self-Pay Cash Beats Insurance 73% of the Time

File Completeness51

Price Logic51

Peer Alignment50

Clean Billing75

Real Cash Discount100

High-Markup · Check Safety

3-Star CMS clinical quality rating paired with 1.89× fair market pricing.

Behavioral Pricing FingerprintUpper-Quartile Spread · +124% Tail Jump

Wide Procedure Spread · Upper-Quartile Skew Pricer

Mercy Medical Center Redding prices routine shoppable procedures at 3.4× Medicare (median 1.36× Fair BaseRate) while upper-quartile commercial rates jump +124% to 3.04× Fair BaseRate. Self-pay cash discounts and comparing specific CPT procedure codes before scheduling yield the strongest savings.

#222 of 240 in CA · 92nd State Percentile#3,011 of 3,385 in U.S. · 88th National Percentile

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Where They're Good (Patient & Payer Edge)

Bottom-quartile procedures (Q25) price at 1.05× the peer BaseRate benchmark
Self-pay cash beats commercial insurance on 73% of shoppable procedures (99/100 Cash Honesty)
2-Star CMS clinical rating with 71% patient recommendation (65/100 safety score)
IRS 501(c)(3) charity care provides free care up to 200% FPL and discounted care up to 400% FPL (52.8% AGB cap)

Watchout

Where You Can Get Burned (Markup Traps)

Outpatient surgery & OR suites carry a 4.2× markup over Medicare rates
Commercial insurance median sits at 1.36× Fair BaseRate (3.4× Medicare), so insured patients should always compare the self-pay cash price before paying.
Upper-quartile procedures (Q75 3.04×) jump +124% above the median procedure ratio (Q50 1.36×)
Consolidated metro market (HHI 5,627) limits in-network hospital competition (Highly Concentrated Monopoly (>2,500))

Front-Door ShoppableElective / Imaging

3.4× Medicare

Pre-scheduled outpatient procedures where patients can comparison-shop.

Back-Door Captive & ER0.35× Divergence

1.2× Medicare

Emergency, inpatient DRG, lab, and specialty drug lines billed after admission.

Quantile Tail Spread+124% Upper Tail

Q25 1.05× · Q50 1.36× · Q75 3.04×

Detects median-gaming when upper-quartile codes spike above the p50 median.

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Department & Integrity Multiples (vs. CMS Medicare Cost Anchor) Green ≤1.3× · Teal 1.3–1.8× · Amber 1.8–2.5× · Rose >2.5×

Front-Door Shoppable CareFront-Door Shoppable

3.4× MedicareElevated

Outpatient Surgery & ORBack-Door Captive

4.2× MedicareElevated

Diagnostic Imaging (CT/MRI)Front-Door Shoppable

10.4× MedicareWatchout

Back-Door Captive ER VisitsBack-Door Captive

3.7× MedicareElevated

Inpatient Lab & PathologyBack-Door Captive

2.9× MedicareFair

Specialty & Infusion Drugs (J-Codes)Back-Door Captive

2.4× MedicareFair

Self-Pay Cash Honesty & 501(r)Integrity & Outcomes

73% Cash Edge · 99/100Good

CMS Clinical Safety & Star ValueIntegrity & Outcomes

2 CMS · 65/100Fair

Procedure Prices at Mercy Medical Center Redding

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Procedure & Billing Code	Self-Pay Cash	This Hospital	Fair BaseRate	vs. Fair
Spinal fusion, single level (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `451`	—	$30,746	$30,775	1.0×
Sepsis treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `871`	—	$19,689	$19,087	1.0×
Hip or knee replacement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `470`	—	$18,935	$19,432	1.0×
Heart stent placement (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `322`	—	$18,185	$17,936	1.0×
Total hip replacement CPT Code: `27130`	—	$16,349	$13,413	1.2×
Total knee replacement CPT Code: `27447`	—	$16,349	$13,523	1.2×
Trauma team activation HCPCS Code: `G0390`	$8,711	$8,711	$1,453	unverified
Vaginal delivery (full package) CPT Code: `59400`	—	$8,574	$2,680	3.2×
C-section delivery (full package) CPT Code: `59510`	—	$8,579	$2,975	2.9×
Digestive disorders treatment (inpatient stay) MS-DRG Code: `392`	—	$8,062	$8,223	1.0×
Gallbladder removal (laparoscopic) CPT Code: `47562`	—	$7,413	$6,109	1.2×
Breast lump removal CPT Code: `19120`	—	$4,865	$3,875	1.3×
Inguinal hernia repair CPT Code: `49505`	—	$4,484	$3,629	1.2×
Knee arthroscopy with meniscus repair CPT Code: `29881`	—	$4,123	$3,372	1.2×
Bunion correction surgery CPT Code: `28296`	—	$4,123	$3,446	1.2×
Blood transfusion CPT Code: `36430`	$1,832	$3,238	$498	unverified
Cataract surgery with lens implant CPT Code: `66984`	—	$2,898	$2,540	1.1×
Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) CPT Code: `93306`	$1,691	$2,668	$583	unverified
Rabies immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90375`	$1,944	$1,944	$322	unverified
MRI, brain (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70553`	$5,260	$1,750	$511	3.4×
Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) CPT Code: `93970`	$1,627	$1,627	$272	unverified
MRI, lower back (no contrast) CPT Code: `72148`	$3,488	$1,532	$338	unverified
Colonoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `45380`	—	$1,498	$1,256	1.2×
MRI, brain (no contrast) CPT Code: `70551`	$3,149	$1,461	$343	4.3×
Upper endoscopy with biopsy CPT Code: `43239`	—	$1,191	$987	1.2×
Colonoscopy (diagnostic) CPT Code: `45378`	—	$1,158	$981	1.2×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) CPT Code: `74177`	$5,942	$1,092	$448	2.4×
CT scan, head (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70470`	$4,158	$1,010	$258	3.9×
CT scan, head (with contrast) CPT Code: `70460`	$3,474	$921	$242	unverified
Injection procedure for pain management HCPCS Code: `G0260`	$659	$880	$855	1.0×
CT scan, sinuses CPT Code: `70486`	$2,663	$844	$166	5.1×
CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) CPT Code: `72131`	$3,861	$847	$168	5.0×
CT scan, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72125`	$3,976	$849	$169	5.0×
CT scan, chest (no contrast) CPT Code: `71250`	$1,880	$857	$167	unverified
CT scan, pelvis CPT Code: `72192`	$2,912	$848	$163	unverified
CT scan, head (no contrast) CPT Code: `70450`	$2,536	$684	$160	4.3×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) CPT Code: `74176`	$5,526	$630	$303	2.1×
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) CPT Code: `99214`	$714	$562	$123	unverified
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) CPT Code: `99213`	$280	$497	$87	unverified
Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) CPT Code: `76700`	$1,770	$459	$134	3.4×
Ultrasound, pelvis CPT Code: `76856`	$1,461	$426	$130	3.3×
Ultrasound, thyroid and neck CPT Code: `76536`	$1,238	$402	$132	3.0×
Hepatitis B immune globulin HCPCS Code: `90371`	$423	$423	$151	2.8×
New patient office visit (30-44 min) CPT Code: `99203`	$415	$415	$110	unverified
Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) CPT Code: `76705`	$1,362	$373	$126	3.0×
Psychiatric evaluation (first visit) CPT Code: `90791`	$230	$363	$185	2.0×
Breathing treatment (nebulizer) CPT Code: `94640`	$210	$347	$201	1.7×
Hospital observation (per hour) HCPCS Code: `G0378`	$140	$269	$86	3.1×
X-ray, lower back CPT Code: `72110`	$955	$245	$112	2.2×
Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) CPT Code: `93005`	$220	$208	$64	3.3×
Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) CPT Code: `90834`	$107	$204	$166	1.2×
Psychotherapy session (60 minutes) CPT Code: `90837`	$121	$214	$181	1.2×
X-ray, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72040`	$766	$171	$93	1.8×
X-ray, chest (two views) CPT Code: `71046`	$754	$150	$93	1.6×
X-ray, pelvis CPT Code: `72170`	$590	$150	$110	1.4×
X-ray, chest (single view) CPT Code: `71045`	$580	$122	$92	1.3×
Typhoid vaccine HCPCS Code: `90675`	$989	$989	$347	2.9×
Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine HCPCS Code: `90716`	$302	$457	$203	2.3×
MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella) HCPCS Code: `90707`	$225	$278	$111	2.5×
Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90715`	$102	$161	$56	2.9×
Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) CPT Code: `85025`	$118	$118	$8	14.8×
DTaP vaccine (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90700`	$71	$114	$39	2.9×
Pneumococcal vaccine HCPCS Code: `90732`	$80	$126	$140	0.9×
Blood test, liver function panel CPT Code: `80076`	$123	$123	$9	unverified
Culture, blood CPT Code: `87040`	$117	$117	$11	unverified
Blood test, sodium CPT Code: `84295`	$43	$43	$5	8.6×
Blood antibody screen CPT Code: `86850`	$48	$60	$46	1.3×
Blood test, potassium CPT Code: `84132`	$47	$47	$5	unverified
Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) CPT Code: `84520`	$9	$8	$4	2.0×
Blood test, hemoglobin CPT Code: `85018`	$9	$6	$3	2.0×
Culture, bacterial CPT Code: `87070`	$45	$17	$9	1.9×
Blood test, clotting time (PTT) CPT Code: `85730`	$6	$10	$6	1.7×
Blood test, creatinine (kidney) CPT Code: `82565`	$5	$8	$5	1.6×
Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) CPT Code: `85610`	$6	$7	$5	1.4×
Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) CPT Code: `80061`	$20	$18	$14	1.3×
Blood test, calcium CPT Code: `82310`	$11	$6	$5	1.2×
Blood test, magnesium CPT Code: `83735`	$5	$8	$7	1.1×
Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel CPT Code: `80053`	$6	$11	$11	1.0×
Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) CPT Code: `81001`	$12	$3	$3	1.0×
Blood test, amylase CPT Code: `82150`	$5	$7	$7	1.0×
Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) CPT Code: `82728`	$16	$14	$14	1.0×
Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) CPT Code: `83036`	$7	$10	$10	1.0×
Blood test, lipase CPT Code: `83690`	$4	$7	$7	1.0×
Prostate cancer screening (blood test) HCPCS Code: `G0103`	$10	$19	$20	0.9×
Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) CPT Code: `84153`	$9	$17	$19	0.9×
Blood test, basic metabolic panel CPT Code: `80048`	$4	$8	$9	0.9×
Flu vaccine (high dose) HCPCS Code: `90656`	$54	$17	$25	0.7×
Hepatitis C antibody test CPT Code: `86803`	$5	$10	$15	0.7×
Blood test, vitamin D CPT Code: `82306`	$10	$20	$31	0.6×
Blood test, thyroid (TSH) CPT Code: `84443`	$9	$11	$18	0.6×
Hepatitis B vaccine HCPCS Code: `90744`	$58	$21	$37	0.6×
Blood test, vitamin B12 CPT Code: `82607`	$28	$9	$16	0.6×
Drug screening test HCPCS Code: `G0480`	$28	$28	$116	0.2×
Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) CPT Code: `82947`	$22	$22	$4	unverified

Showing top 25 high-impact procedures of 94 total

Inline Bill X-Ray & 501(r) Calculator 501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Free Care ≤200% FPL · AGB Cap 52.8%

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CMS CCN: 050280

CPT 451

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Fair BaseRate™ $30,775

Medicare Rate $23,504

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Insurer Median $30,746

1. Amount on Your Bill or Quote ($) Pre-filled with Mercy Medical Center Redding’s charged/list benchmark

2. Household Annual Income ($) Screened against 2026 HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines

3. Household Size (1–8) 2026 FPL: $15,650 + $5,500 per additional person

Step 1 · 501(r) Charity Care Check 501(r) AGB Cap: $38,939 (274% FPL)

Statutory 501(r) AGB Cap Limits Bill to $38,939

At 274% FPL (201%–400% FPL tier), 26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5) caps FAP-eligible bills at Amounts Generally Billed (52.8% of gross = $38,939).

Step 2 · Cash vs. Insurance Arbitrage Request Prompt-Pay Quote

Compare Prompt-Pay Cash Rate Against Remaining Deductible

Ask Mercy Medical Center Redding's billing desk for their written 45 CFR § 180 discounted self-pay cash price and Good Faith Estimate under the No Surprises Act.

Step 3 · Fair BaseRate Target +$43,015 Above Fair BaseRate

Negotiate Toward $30,775 Fair BaseRate ($23,504 Medicare)

Your bill ($73,790) is $43,015 above the denoised Fair BaseRate ($30,775) and 3.1× the $23,504 Medicare rate.

1-Click Factual Dispute Summary: Copy a citation-backed benchmark memo (with CMS CCN, CPT code, Medicare reference, Fair BaseRate, and 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) calculations) to paste into patient-portal messages or billing appeals.

IRS Form 990 Schedule H & 26 U.S.C. § 501(r) 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Hospital

Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) & Amounts Generally Billed (AGB)

Free Care Eligibility BenchmarkUp to 200% FPL100% charity write-off income threshold

Discounted Care EligibilityUp to 400% FPLSliding-scale & AGB billing cap tier

Charity Care Share of ExpensesSee Schedule HNet community financial assistance reported

26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5) AGB Benchmark Method: lookback_commercial_median

Hospital-Specific CMS HCRIS Benchmark (52.8% of gross charges)

Under 26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5), a tax-exempt hospital organization may not bill FAP-eligible patients more than Amounts Generally Billed (AGB) to individuals with insurance covering emergency or medically necessary care. Derived from this facility’s reported CMS HCRIS cost-to-charge & insurer allowance filings. Verify your exact Financial Assistance Policy (FAP) determination directly with the billing office.

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CMS Care Compare Public Quality Record

Clinical Quality, Patient Experience & Infection Benchmarks

CMS Overall3/5 Stars (3/5)

Safety Composite65/100

Would Recommend71%

Rated 9 or 10 (HCAHPS)66%

Median ER Wait187 min

Left ER Before Seen1%

30-Day Mortality vs U.S.same

Unplanned Readmissionbetter

Hip/Knee Complication Rate4.4%

Healthcare-Associated Infections (CDC NHSN / CMS HAI)

1.00 SIR = National Predicted Baseline (Lower Is Safer)

Central-Line Bloodstream Infectionsame

C. diff Hospital-Onset Infectionbetter

CMS Price Transparency Administrative Enforcement Log

Factual public administrative actions published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding 45 CFR § 180 compliance at Mercy Medical Center Redding. Prior administrative notices do not necessarily reflect current compliance status.

2025-06-09·administrative_or_closure
Met Requirements
Recorded
2022-06-16·administrative_or_closure
Closure Notice
Recorded
2021-08-25·warning_notice
Warning Notice
Recorded

Source: CMS Hospital Care Compare (669 completed HCAHPS patient surveys). Clinical quality metrics summarize historical facility-wide cohorts and are not medical advice for individual care decisions.

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Higher-Quality, Above-Median Price Tier Pareto Frontier (Price + Quality)

2D regional comparison of commercial negotiated price index against CMS clinical quality composite for Mercy Medical Center Redding.

Price Index: 1.23× regional baseline

Quality: 65/100 CMS composite

Median Household Income$71,931U.S. Census ACS

Local Uninsured Share6.7%Regional ACS estimate

200% FPL (1 Person)$31,920Common free-care ceiling

400% FPL (Family of 4)$128,600Common AGB cap ceiling

45 CFR § 180 Primary-Source Lineage & Federal Verification VeriRate 63/100 · Caution CMS CCN 050280

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Publication / Vintage2026-02-28

Validated Rate Rows3,523 (CMS v3.0.0)

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