Price Checker / CPT 21552
How much does Exc Neck Les Sc 3 Cm/> cost?
CPT 21552 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is roughly 9x the fair price. This is well above fair — push back or dispute it.
Fair price
$640–$1,300
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,950
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$1,650
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $8,743 is $7,773 over the fair price (about 9x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Exc Neck Les Sc 3 Cm/>
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Regional Medical Center VERNAL, UT | $19,138 | — | 4359% |
| Mena Hospital Commission dba Mena Regional Health System , AR | $14,667 | $8,800 | 3317% |
| Castleview Hospital PRICE, UT | $12,882 | — | 2901% |
| Troy Regional Medical Center TROY, AL | $11,000 | $3,000 | 2463% |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BRENHAM Brenham, TX | — | — | 2271% |
| Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center MEYERSDALE, PA | $4,640 | — | 981% |
| Coffey County Hospital Burlington, KS | $3,600 | — | 697% |
| Family Wellness Clinic - O'Donnell O'Donnell, TX | $1,292 | — | 201% |
| Family Wellness Clinic - Tahoka Tahoka, TX | $1,292 | — | 201% |
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About Exc Neck Les Sc 3 Cm/>
CPT code 21552 refers to exc neck les sc 3 cm/> (billing description: "Exc neck les sc 3 cm/>"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $429 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $429 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.