Price Checker / CPT 21335
How much does Open Tx Nose & Septal Fx cost?
CPT 21335 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is roughly 9.3x the fair price. This is well above fair — push back or dispute it.
Fair price
$970–$1,950
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,750
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$2,450
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $13,432 is $11,982 over the fair price (about 9.3x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Open Tx Nose & Septal Fx
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doylestown Health , PA | $21,850 | — | 2425% |
| Animas Surgical Hospital , CO | $5,014 | — | 1599% |
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About Open Tx Nose & Septal Fx
CPT code 21335 refers to open tx nose & septal fx (billing description: "Open tx nose & septal fx"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $649 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $649 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.