How many shoppable procedure prices are published for Franklin County Memorial Hospital?

Franklin County Memorial Hospital in Meadville, MS currently has 89 standardized procedure price records indexed from its public 45 CFR § 180 machine-readable file.

How do Franklin County Memorial Hospital's commercial prices compare to the fair BaseRate?

Across scored shoppable procedures, Franklin County Memorial Hospital's median negotiated commercial rate is 1.1× the regionally adjusted fair BaseRate benchmark.

Hospital Profile General Acute Care Hospital Updated: 5/10/2026

Franklin County Memorial Hospital

40 Union Church Rd, Meadville, MS 39653 · 89 Priced Procedures

CMS Overall Rating No CMS Rating

Above Fair Market · Negotiate

1.09×vs. Fair Market Price

Typical commercial prices here are +9% above the fair benchmark (1.09×) even after accounting for local nurse/doctor wages and patient complexity.

71/100 · Corroborated

71/100Self-Pay Cash Beats Insurance 11% of the Time

File Completeness99

Price Logic88

Peer Alignment61

Clean Billing83

Real Cash Discount6

Regional Value Leader

Balances commercial hospital prices against CMS clinical safety, infection control, and patient experience.

Behavioral Pricing FingerprintMedian-Gamed · High Captive Markup

Loss-Leader / Captive Ancillary Cross-Subsidizer

Franklin County Memorial Hospital prices routine shoppable procedures near 0.8× Medicare (p50 0.87×) while skewing captive emergency, lab, and upper-quartile codes to 1.7× Medicare (p75 1.69×, +94% upper-tail jump). Patients scheduling elective outpatient care can capture competitive rates, but emergency and ancillary bills require strict line-item auditing.

#33 of 65 in MS · 49th State Percentile#1,653 of 3,385 in U.S. · 48th National Percentile

Advantage

Where They're Good (Patient & Payer Edge)

Bottom-quartile procedures (Q25) price at 0.53× the peer BaseRate benchmark
Self-pay cash beats commercial insurance on 11% of shoppable procedures (25/100 Cash Honesty)
CMS clinical safety score (54/100 safety score) with 72% patient recommendation
IRS 501(c)(3) charity care provides free care up to 200% FPL and discounted care up to 400% FPL (30.7% AGB cap)

Watchout

Where You Can Get Burned (Markup Traps)

Even at low-cost facilities (1.09× Fair BaseRate), out-of-network or unnegotiated chargemaster bills can exceed commercial medians — confirm in-network status or request a self-pay cash quote up front.
Captive ER (1.2×) & laboratory (1.0×) services average 2.13× higher multiples than routine shoppable care (0.8×)
Upper-quartile procedures (Q75 1.69×) jump +94% above the median procedure ratio (Q50 0.87×)
Unnegotiated chargemaster list prices average 3.7× Medicare (26¢ true HCRIS cost per $1 gross)

Front-Door ShoppableElective / Imaging

0.8× Medicare

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

Back-Door Captive & ER2.13× Divergence

1.7× Medicare

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

Quantile Tail Spread+94% Upper Tail

Q25 0.53× · Q50 0.87× · Q75 1.69×

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

0.8× MedicareGood

Outpatient Surgery & ORBack-Door Captive

1.0× MedicareGood

Diagnostic Imaging (CT/MRI)Front-Door Shoppable

0.6× MedicareGood

Back-Door Captive ER VisitsBack-Door Captive

1.2× MedicareGood

Inpatient Lab & PathologyBack-Door Captive

1.0× MedicareGood

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

1.2× MedicareGood

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

11% Cash Edge · 25/100Watchout

CMS Clinical Safety & Star ValueIntegrity & Outcomes

3 CMS · 54/100Elevated

Procedure Prices at Franklin County Memorial Hospital

High-impact clinical procedures (MRIs, surgeries, inpatient stays, visits) are prioritized first. Use the category pills or search bar to filter all 89 published procedures.

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Procedure & Billing Code	Self-Pay Cash	This Hospital	Fair BaseRate	vs. Fair
Trauma team activation HCPCS Code: `G0390`	$1,000	$650	$1,453	0.4×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (with contrast) CPT Code: `74177`	$877	$235	$448	0.5×
Blood transfusion CPT Code: `36430`	$522	$221	$498	0.4×
Family therapy session CPT Code: `90847`	$550	$174	$173	1.0×
Psychotherapy session (60 minutes) CPT Code: `90837`	$323	$194	$181	unverified
Psychiatric evaluation (first visit) CPT Code: `90791`	$247	$161	$185	0.9×
CT scan, abdomen and pelvis (no contrast) CPT Code: `74176`	$685	$165	$303	0.5×
Psychotherapy session (45 minutes) CPT Code: `90834`	$270	$138	$166	0.8×
CT scan, head (with and without contrast) CPT Code: `70470`	$969	$136	$258	0.5×
Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) CPT Code: `93306`	$200	$150	$583	0.3×
Speech therapy (language evaluation) CPT Code: `92507`	$185	$91	$86	1.1×
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) CPT Code: `99214`	$202	$104	$123	0.8×
New patient office visit (30-44 min) CPT Code: `99203`	$145	$90	$110	0.8×
CT scan, pelvis CPT Code: `72192`	$657	$105	$163	0.6×
CT scan, chest (no contrast) CPT Code: `71250`	$656	$105	$167	0.6×
Ultrasound, pelvis CPT Code: `76856`	$263	$81	$130	0.6×
CT scan, lower back (lumbar spine) CPT Code: `72131`	$653	$100	$168	0.6×
CT scan, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72125`	$653	$100	$169	0.6×
CT scan, head (with contrast) CPT Code: `70460`	$848	$117	$242	0.5×
Ultrasound, thyroid and neck CPT Code: `76536`	$201	$81	$132	0.6×
Ultrasound, abdomen (complete) CPT Code: `76700`	$367	$81	$134	0.6×
CT scan, head (no contrast) CPT Code: `70450`	$646	$84	$160	0.5×
CT scan, sinuses CPT Code: `70486`	$646	$85	$166	0.5×
Ultrasound, leg veins (duplex) CPT Code: `93970`	$312	$101	$272	0.4×
Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine HCPCS Code: `90716`	$608	$197	$203	1.0×
Blood test, liver function panel CPT Code: `80076`	$165	$165	$9	18.3×
Pneumococcal vaccine HCPCS Code: `90732`	$374	$141	$140	1.0×
Blood test, vitamin D CPT Code: `82306`	$170	$54	$31	1.7×
MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella) HCPCS Code: `90707`	$178	$79	$111	0.7×
Ultrasound, abdomen (limited) CPT Code: `76705`	$232	$67	$126	0.5×
Prostate cancer screening (blood test) HCPCS Code: `G0103`	$104	$35	$20	1.8×
Occupational therapy (self-care training) CPT Code: `97535`	$113	$52	$38	1.4×
Prosthetic fitting and training CPT Code: `97761`	$106	$52	$45	1.2×
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) CPT Code: `99213`	$95	$74	$87	0.9×
Occupational therapy (therapeutic activities) CPT Code: `97530`	$106	$46	$40	1.1×
Group therapy session CPT Code: `90853`	$300	$70	$100	0.7×
Urinalysis (automated, with microscopy) CPT Code: `81001`	$20	$6	$3	2.0×
Culture, bacterial CPT Code: `87070`	$42	$18	$9	2.0×
Physical therapy (neuromuscular re-education) CPT Code: `97112`	$106	$43	$38	1.1×
Blood test, lipase CPT Code: `83690`	$44	$13	$7	1.9×
Physical therapy (gait training) CPT Code: `97116`	$93	$37	$33	1.1×
Physical therapy (functional capacity test) CPT Code: `97750`	$106	$42	$38	1.1×
Physical therapy (therapeutic exercise) CPT Code: `97110`	$106	$37	$35	1.1×
Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90715`	$126	$43	$56	0.8×
Hospital observation (per hour) HCPCS Code: `G0378`	$57	$48	$86	0.6×
Drug screening test HCPCS Code: `G0480`	$54	$54	$116	0.5×
Blood test, clotting time (PTT) CPT Code: `85730`	$38	$11	$6	1.8×
Blood test, calcium CPT Code: `82310`	$30	$9	$5	1.8×
Blood test, creatinine (kidney) CPT Code: `82565`	$30	$9	$5	1.8×
Blood test, average blood sugar (A1c) CPT Code: `83036`	$58	$18	$10	1.8×
Blood test, potassium CPT Code: `84132`	$28	$9	$5	1.8×
Blood test, sodium CPT Code: `84295`	$22	$9	$5	1.8×
Blood test, PSA (prostate screen) CPT Code: `84153`	$100	$34	$19	1.8×
Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) CPT Code: `80061`	$84	$25	$14	1.8×
Blood test, ferritin (iron stores) CPT Code: `82728`	$82	$25	$14	1.8×
Blood test, vitamin B12 CPT Code: `82607`	$90	$28	$16	1.8×
Blood test, urea nitrogen (BUN, kidney) CPT Code: `84520`	$16	$7	$4	1.8×
Hepatitis C antibody test CPT Code: `86803`	$80	$26	$15	1.7×
Blood test, comprehensive metabolic panel CPT Code: `80053`	$74	$19	$11	1.7×
Blood test, thyroid (TSH) CPT Code: `84443`	$92	$31	$18	1.7×
Blood test, amylase CPT Code: `82150`	$40	$12	$7	1.7×
Blood test, basic metabolic panel CPT Code: `80048`	$59	$15	$9	1.7×
Culture, blood CPT Code: `87040`	$60	$18	$11	1.6×
Physical therapy (manual therapy) CPT Code: `97140`	$99	$34	$34	1.0×
Hepatitis B vaccine HCPCS Code: `90744`	$200	$34	$37	0.9×
Orthotic fitting and training CPT Code: `97760`	$71	$44	$51	0.9×
X-ray, hip CPT Code: `73502`	$76	$36	$93	0.4×
X-ray, lower back CPT Code: `72110`	$95	$40	$112	0.4×
Blood test, glucose (blood sugar) CPT Code: `82947`	$22	$7	$4	1.8×
Blood test, magnesium CPT Code: `83735`	$32	$12	$7	1.7×
Blood test, clotting time (PT/INR) CPT Code: `85610`	$28	$8	$5	1.6×
Electrocardiogram (EKG, tracing only) CPT Code: `93005`	$54	$30	$64	0.5×
X-ray, neck (cervical spine) CPT Code: `72040`	$76	$30	$93	0.3×
Blood test, hemoglobin CPT Code: `85018`	$14	$4	$3	1.3×
Electrical stimulation therapy HCPCS Code: `G0283`	$26	$15	$14	1.1×
Blood test, complete blood count (CBC) CPT Code: `85025`	$42	$8	$8	1.0×
DTaP vaccine (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) HCPCS Code: `90700`	$112	$33	$39	0.8×
Flu vaccine (high dose) HCPCS Code: `90656`	$74	$20	$25	0.8×
Flu vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0008`	$30	$26	$48	0.5×
Blood antibody screen CPT Code: `86850`	$34	$19	$46	0.4×
Pneumonia vaccine injection HCPCS Code: `G0009`	$20	$20	$49	0.4×
X-ray, hand CPT Code: `73130`	$91	$28	$93	0.3×
X-ray, ankle CPT Code: `73610`	$91	$28	$93	0.3×
X-ray, shoulder CPT Code: `73030`	$75	$27	$92	0.3×
X-ray, foot CPT Code: `73630`	$91	$26	$92	0.3×
X-ray, chest (two views) CPT Code: `71046`	$76	$23	$93	0.2×
X-ray, chest (single view) CPT Code: `71045`	$106	$20	$92	0.2×
X-ray, pelvis CPT Code: `72170`	$74	$22	$110	0.2×
Breathing treatment (nebulizer) CPT Code: `94640`	$45	$27	$201	0.1×

Showing top 25 high-impact procedures of 89 total

Inline Bill X-Ray & 501(r) Calculator 501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Free Care ≤200% FPL · AGB Cap 30.7%

Audit a Bill or Quote at Franklin County Memorial Hospital (Zero PHI Required)

CMS CCN: 250175

CPT G0390

Select Procedure to Audit:

Fair BaseRate™ $1,453

Medicare Rate $1,362

Self-Pay Cash $1,000

Insurer Median $650

1. Amount on Your Bill or Quote ($) Pre-filled with Franklin County Memorial Hospital’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: $307 (274% FPL)

Statutory 501(r) AGB Cap Limits Bill to $307

At 274% FPL (201%–400% FPL tier), 26 U.S.C. § 501(r)(5) caps FAP-eligible bills at Amounts Generally Billed (30.7% of gross = $307).

Step 2 · Cash vs. Insurance Arbitrage Published Cash: $1,000

Compare Prompt-Pay Cash Rate Against Remaining Deductible

Franklin County Memorial Hospital's published 45 CFR § 180 self-pay cash rate is $1,000 (vs. $650 commercial insurer median). Ask billing to reclassify the visit to prompt-pay self-pay if it beats your deductible.

Step 3 · Fair BaseRate Target Target: $1,453 Fair BaseRate

Negotiate Toward $1,453 Fair BaseRate ($1,362 Medicare)

Your entered amount is at or below the modeled Fair BaseRate benchmark ($1,453).

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)

EIN: 646001390

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 (30.7% 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.

Screen your household size, income, and itemized CPT codes against 2026 HHS Federal Poverty Guidelines: Calculate Your 501(r) Cap Above ↑

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Regional Value & Quality Leader

2D regional comparison of commercial negotiated price index against CMS clinical quality composite for Franklin County Memorial Hospital.

Price Index: 0.79× regional baseline

Quality: 54/100 CMS composite

Median Household Income$49,830U.S. Census ACS

Local Uninsured Share8.8%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 71/100 · Corroborated CMS CCN 250175 EIN 646001390

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