Price Checker / CPT 21330
How much does Open Tx Nose Fx W/skele Fixj cost?
CPT 21330 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is about 3.3x the fair price. You have grounds to ask for a reduction.
Fair price
$740–$1,450
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,700
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$1,800
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $3,654 is $2,554 over the fair price (about 3.3x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Open Tx Nose Fx W/skele Fixj
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niobrara Community Hospital , WY | $3,654 | — | 638% |
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About Open Tx Nose Fx W/skele Fixj
CPT code 21330 refers to open tx nose fx w/skele fixj (billing description: "Open tx nose fx w/skele fixj"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $490 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $490 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.