Price Checker / CPT 21209
How much does Reduction Of Facial Bones cost?
CPT 21209 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 145x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$1,200–$2,400
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,700
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$3,000
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $260,843 is $259,043 over the fair price (about 145x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Reduction Of Facial Bones
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morristown Medical Center Morristown, NJ | $354,144 | — | 44060% |
| Roper St. Francis Mount Pleasant Hospital Mount Pleasant, SC | $167,541 | — | 15308% |
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About Reduction Of Facial Bones
CPT code 21209 refers to reduction of facial bones (billing description: "Reduction of facial bones"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $553 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $802 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.