Price Checker / CPT 10009
How much does Fna Bx W/ct Gdn 1st Les cost?
CPT 10009 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is roughly 7.8x the fair price. This is well above fair — push back or dispute it.
Fair price
$1,150–$1,400
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,400
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$1,750
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $10,110 is $8,810 over the fair price (about 7.8x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Fna Bx W/ct Gdn 1st Les
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kindred Hospital Las Vegas - Flamingo Las Vegas, NV | $10,110 | — | 2351% |
| Kindred Hospital Las Vegas - Sahara Las Vegas, NV | $10,110 | — | 2351% |
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About Fna Bx W/ct Gdn 1st Les
CPT code 10009 refers to fna bx w/ct gdn 1st les (billing description: "Fna bx w/ct gdn 1st les"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $93 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $413 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.