Price Checker / CPT 22585
How much does Arthrd Ant Ntrbd Min Dsc Ea cost?
CPT 22585 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 184x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$430–$860
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,150
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$1,100
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $119,542 is $118,892 over the fair price (about 184x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Arthrd Ant Ntrbd Min Dsc Ea
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mat-Su Regional Medical Center Palmer, AK | $385,708 | — | 128657% |
| Bradley Medical Center Cleveland, TN | $303,280 | — | 94813% |
| Tanner Medical Center/Villa Rica Villa Rica, GA | $142,502 | — | 45983% |
| The Christ Hospital Inpatient Psychiatry , OH | $45,478 | $27,287 | 15714% |
| The Christ Hospital Inpatient Rehab , OH | $45,478 | $27,287 | 15714% |
| The Christ Hospital Liberty , OH | $45,478 | $27,287 | 15714% |
| The Christ Hospital , OH | $45,478 | $27,287 | 15714% |
| HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE TOMBALL Tomball, TX | — | — | 13989% |
| Surgical Institute of Reading WYOMISSING, PA | $21,959 | — | 7536% |
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About Arthrd Ant Ntrbd Min Dsc Ea
CPT code 22585 refers to arthrd ant ntrbd min dsc ea (billing description: "Arthrd ant ntrbd min dsc ea"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $288 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $288 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.