Price Checker / CPT 22511
How much does Perq Lumbosacral Injection cost?
CPT 22511 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 17x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$4,350–$5,150
What this should cost
With insurance
~$140,800
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$6,450
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $79,630 is $74,880 over the fair price (about 17x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Perq Lumbosacral Injection
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, TX | $144,776 | — | 8061% |
| UTMB Health Angleton Danbury Hospital Galveston, TX | $144,776 | — | 8061% |
| UTMB Health Clear Lake Hospital Galveston, TX | $144,776 | — | 8061% |
| UTMB Health League City Hospital Galveston, TX | $144,776 | — | 8061% |
| Coryell Health Gatesville, TX | $99,518 | — | 5510% |
| Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center Hartsville, SC | $53,099 | — | 2893% |
| Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Lawrenceburg , TN | $45,225 | — | 2449% |
| Dardanelle Regional Medical Center Dardanelle, AR | $10,323 | — | 482% |
| Montgomery County Memorial Hospital Red Oak, IA | $3,226 | — | 388% |
| Community Medical Center Falls City, NE | $5,804 | — | 217% |
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About Perq Lumbosacral Injection
CPT code 22511 refers to perq lumbosacral injection (billing description: "Perq lumbosacral injection"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $361 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $1,774 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.