Price Checker / CPT 22861
How much does Rev Rplcm Arthrp 1ntrspc Crv cost?
CPT 22861 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is roughly 3.7x the fair price. This is well above fair — push back or dispute it.
Fair price
$5,800–$6,800
What this should cost
With insurance
~$4,800
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$8,500
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $23,418 is $17,118 over the fair price (about 3.7x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Rev Rplcm Arthrp 1ntrspc Crv
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Chase Houston Hospital Houston, TX | $68,063 | — | 2321% |
| McLeod Health Cheraw CHERAW, SC | — | — | 823% |
| McLeod Health Clarendon MANNING, SC | — | — | 823% |
| McLeod Health Seacoast , SC | — | — | 823% |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - TEMPLE Temple, TX | — | — | 660% |
| Gibson Area Hospital Gibson City, IL | $16,003 | — | 576% |
| Idaho Falls Community Hospital , ID | $12,434 | — | 453% |
| Northern Cochise Community Hospital Willcox, AZ | — | — | 412% |
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About Rev Rplcm Arthrp 1ntrspc Crv
CPT code 22861 refers to rev rplcm arthrp 1ntrspc crv (billing description: "Rev rplcm arthrp 1ntrspc crv"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $2,249 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $2,249 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.