Price Checker / CPT 11005
How much does Dbrdmt Skin Abdominal Wall cost?
CPT 11005 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is about 2.5x the fair price. You have grounds to ask for a reduction.
Fair price
$3,050–$3,600
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,750
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$4,500
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $8,497 is $5,147 over the fair price (about 2.5x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Dbrdmt Skin Abdominal Wall
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sovah Health - Martinsville , VA | $18,295 | — | 2541% |
| University of New Mexico Hospital , NM | $3,598 | — | 1128% |
| UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center , NM | $3,598 | — | 1128% |
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About Dbrdmt Skin Abdominal Wall
CPT code 11005 refers to dbrdmt skin abdominal wall (billing description: "Dbrdmt skin abdominal wall"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $693 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $693 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.