Price Checker / CPT 21012
How much does Exc Face Les Sbq 2 Cm/> cost?
CPT 21012 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 18x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$490–$970
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,500
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$1,200
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $13,049 is $12,319 over the fair price (about 18x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Exc Face Les Sbq 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Pulaski PULASKI, TN | $18,735 | — | 5682% |
| Castleview Hospital PRICE, UT | $15,646 | — | 4729% |
| Ashley Regional Medical Center VERNAL, UT | $14,101 | — | 4252% |
| Coffey County Hospital Burlington, KS | $3,714 | — | 989% |
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About Exc Face Les Sbq 2 Cm/>
CPT code 21012 refers to exc face les sbq 2 cm/> (billing description: "Exc face les sbq 2 cm/>"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $324 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $324 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.