Price Checker / CPT 17262
How much does Dstrj Mal Les T/a/l 1.1-2.0 cost?
CPT 17262 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is about above the fair price. You have grounds to ask for a reduction.
Fair price
$260–$300
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,050
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$380
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $526 is $246 over the fair price.
What hospitals charge for Dstrj Mal Les T/a/l 1.1-2.0
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes-Kasson County Hospital SUSQUEHANNA, PA | $526 | $368 | 203% |
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About Dstrj Mal Les T/a/l 1.1-2.0
CPT code 17262 refers to dstrj mal les t/a/l 1.1-2.0 (billing description: "Dstrj mal les t/a/l 1.1-2.0"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $93 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $174 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.