Price Checker / CPT 21215
How much does Lower Jaw Bone Graft cost?
CPT 21215 · 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
$6,650–$7,850
What this should cost
With insurance
~$4,000
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$9,800
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $9,517 is $2,267 over the fair price.
What hospitals charge for Lower Jaw Bone Graft
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming County Community Health System Warsaw, NY | $9,517 | — | 8% |
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About Lower Jaw Bone Graft
CPT code 21215 refers to lower jaw bone graft (billing description: "Lower jaw bone graft"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $720 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $4,120 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.