Price Checker / CPT 0596T
How much does Temp Fml Iu Vlv-pmp 1st Insj cost?
CPT 0596T · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is roughly 4x the fair price. This is well above fair — push back or dispute it.
Fair price
$2,400
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,150
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$3,000
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $9,579 is $7,179 over the fair price (about 4x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Temp Fml Iu Vlv-pmp 1st Insj
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Alliance Mary Avenue Hospital , NY | $14,368 | $1,234 | 612% |
| Margaretville Hospital , NY | $14,368 | $10,633 | 612% |
| Kings County Hospital Center Brooklyn, NY | — | — | -100% |
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About Temp Fml Iu Vlv-pmp 1st Insj
CPT code 0596T refers to temp fml iu vlv-pmp 1st insj (billing description: "Temp fml iu vlv-pmp 1st insj"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $112 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $2,019 in a doctor's office.
The Medicare rate is the closest thing to an objective "what this work is actually worth." A fair cash price for the uninsured is generally 1.5–3x that rate. Hospital sticker (gross) charges are often far higher — but almost nobody actually pays them.
What to do if you were overcharged
- 1Send us your bill — we'll identify this code and compare it against the rates shown above.
- 2Get a dispute letter — citing the Medicare rate and your hospital's own published pricing data.
- 3We negotiate for you — 25% of savings, no savings = no fee.