Price Checker / CPT 15004
How much does Wound Prep F/n/hf/g cost?
CPT 15004 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 12x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$1,250–$1,450
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,400
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$1,800
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $16,119 is $14,769 over the fair price (about 12x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Wound Prep F/n/hf/g
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEFIANCE HOSPITAL Defiance, OH | $41,147 | — | 8577% |
| Kindred Hospital Houston Northwest Houston, TX | $5,480 | — | 1255% |
| Meritus Medical Center, Inc. HAGERSTOWN, MD | $1,729 | — | 327% |
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About Wound Prep F/n/hf/g
CPT code 15004 refers to wound prep f/n/hf/g (billing description: "Wound prep f/n/hf/g"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $229 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $404 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.