Price Checker / CPT 17106
How much does Dstr Cut Vsc Prlf Les<10sqcm cost?
CPT 17106 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is a bit above the fair range. It may be worth asking for the cash/self-pay rate.
Fair price
$630–$750
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,250
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$940
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $887 is $197 over the fair price.
What hospitals charge for Dstr Cut Vsc Prlf Les<10sqcm
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadlawns Cityville Urgent Care & Family Medicine Des Moines, IA | $887 | — | 159% |
| Broadlawns Community Clinic at Drake Des Moines, IA | $887 | — | 159% |
| Broadlawns East University Urgent Care & Family Medicine Des Moines, IA | $887 | — | 159% |
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About Dstr Cut Vsc Prlf Les<10sqcm
CPT code 17106 refers to dstr cut vsc prlf les<10sqcm (billing description: "Dstr cut vsc prlf les<10sqcm"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $239 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $342 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.