Price Checker / CPT 12017
How much does Rpr Fe/e/en/l/m 20.1-30.0 Cm cost?
CPT 12017 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is roughly 7.9x the fair price. This is well above fair — push back or dispute it.
Fair price
$580–$690
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,150
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$860
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $5,048 is $4,408 over the fair price (about 7.9x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Rpr Fe/e/en/l/m 20.1-30.0 Cm
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPMC Bedford , PA | $7,119 | $5,695 | 4513% |
| 23330 Emergency Center, LLC d/b/a/ Elite Hospital Kingwood Kingwood, TX | $2,977 | — | 1829% |
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About Rpr Fe/e/en/l/m 20.1-30.0 Cm
CPT code 12017 refers to rpr fe/e/en/l/m 20.1-30.0 cm (billing description: "Rpr fe/e/en/l/m 20.1-30.0 cm"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $154 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $154 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.