Price Checker / CPT 0597T
How much does Temp Fml Iu Valve-pmp Rplcmt cost?
CPT 0597T · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 11x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$1,250–$1,450
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,150
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$1,800
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $14,368 is $13,018 over the fair price (about 11x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Temp Fml Iu Valve-pmp Rplcmt
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 | 2309% |
| Margaretville Hospital , NY | $14,368 | $10,633 | 2309% |
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About Temp Fml Iu Valve-pmp Rplcmt
CPT code 0597T refers to temp fml iu valve-pmp rplcmt (billing description: "Temp fml iu valve-pmp rplcmt"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $53 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $597 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
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- 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.