Price Checker / CPT 22860
How much does Tot Disc Arthrp 2ntrspc Lmbr cost?
CPT 22860 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 44x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$520–$1,050
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,250
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$1,300
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $35,095 is $34,305 over the fair price (about 44x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Tot Disc Arthrp 2ntrspc Lmbr
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| CENTENNIAL HOSPITAL A CAMPUS OF TMCA Lakewood, CO | — | — | 14097% |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Uptown Dallas, TX | $21,302 | — | 6086% |
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About Tot Disc Arthrp 2ntrspc Lmbr
CPT code 22860 refers to tot disc arthrp 2ntrspc lmbr (billing description: "Tot disc arthrp 2ntrspc lmbr"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $344 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $344 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.