Price Checker / CPT 21121
How much does Geniop Sldg Osteot 1 cost?
CPT 21121 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 67x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$970–$1,950
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,150
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$2,450
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $96,956 is $95,506 over the fair price (about 67x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Geniop Sldg Osteot 1
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, TX | $127,101 | — | 19455% |
| UTMB Health Angleton Danbury Hospital Galveston, TX | $127,101 | — | 19455% |
| UTMB Health Clear Lake Hospital Galveston, TX | $127,101 | — | 19455% |
| UTMB Health League City Hospital Galveston, TX | $127,101 | — | 19455% |
| Canton-Potsdam Hospital Potsdam, NY | $82,768 | — | 12634% |
| Gouverneur Hospital GOUVERNEUR, NY | $82,768 | — | 12634% |
| Shriners Childrens Portland , OR | $4,752 | — | 1230% |
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About Geniop Sldg Osteot 1
CPT code 21121 refers to geniop sldg osteot 1 (billing description: "Geniop sldg osteot 1"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $487 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $650 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.