St Vincent Salem Hospital
Salem, Indiana 47167-2304
Billing Grade
D
Relative fairness percentile: P35
Avg Markup
7.9x
CMS Stars
N/A
Patient Experience
Not Reported
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Last updated: 2026-02-18
Average markup vs Medicare: 7.9x
Cash/self-pay discount avg: N/A
Charity care (% revenue): N/A
State rank by markup: 2
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This hospital is currently graded D based on markup vs Medicare.
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Common Procedure Prices
Last updated: 2026-02-18
| CPT | Description | Hospital | Medicare | Markup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11042 | Wound Debridement | $1196.86 | $55.78 | 21.5x |
| 43239 | Egd biopsy single/multiple | $1196.86 | $123.58 | 9.7x |
| 22551 | Cervical Spine Fusion | $9035.82 | $1604.91 | 5.6x |
| 20610 | Joint Injection (drainage) | $197.91 | $39.75 | 5.0x |
| 29881 | Knee Arthroscopy | $1574.05 | $515.71 | 3.1x |
| 10060 | Abscess Drainage | $263.87 | $100.54 | 2.6x |
Color key: green <2x · yellow 2–5x · red >5x Medicare
Financial Assistance
Nonprofit status: Unknown
Financial assistance policy: Not listed in current data
How to Dispute a Bill from St Vincent Salem Hospital
Last updated: 2026-02-18
ST VINCENT SALEM HOSPITAL INC currently shows a billing grade of D with an average markup around 7.9x versus Medicare reference rates. In currently loaded benchmark samples, this is below the national average (8.3x). Use that benchmark when asking billing to review line items and justify large gaps.
If you are self-pay or high-deductible, still request the cash/self-pay schedule in writing. If no discount is offered, ask for a supervisor review, payment-plan options, and item-level justification.
Before paying, scan your bill with BillKarma to identify line-item issues and generate a dispute packet.
Related guides:
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Data sourced from CMS and hospital-published pricing files. Actual charges vary. Not medical, legal, or financial advice.