Price Checker / CPT 21502
How much does I&d Dp Abs/hmtm Nck Rib Ostc cost?
CPT 21502 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is in line with what this normally costs. No need to dispute.
Fair price
$1,800–$2,100
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,900
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$2,650
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What hospitals charge for I&d Dp Abs/hmtm Nck Rib Ostc
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Wellness Clinic - O'Donnell O'Donnell, TX | $1,460 | — | 185% |
| Family Wellness Clinic - Tahoka Tahoka, TX | $1,460 | — | 185% |
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About I&d Dp Abs/hmtm Nck Rib Ostc
CPT code 21502 refers to i&d dp abs/hmtm nck rib ostc (billing description: "I&d dp abs/hmtm nck rib ostc"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $512 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $512 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.