Price Checker / CPT 23030
How much does I&d Shoulder Deep Absc/hmtma cost?
CPT 23030 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is roughly 4.2x the fair price. This is well above fair — push back or dispute it.
Fair price
$710–$1,400
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,800
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$1,750
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $4,375 is $3,325 over the fair price (about 4.2x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for I&d Shoulder Deep Absc/hmtma
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 County Medical Center Crossett, AR | $6,769 | — | 1185% |
| Howard Memorial Hospital NASHVILLE, AR | $5,363 | — | 1032% |
| Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Center, Inc. Salem, KY | — | — | 109% |
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About I&d Shoulder Deep Absc/hmtma
CPT code 23030 refers to i&d shoulder deep absc/hmtma (billing description: "I&d shoulder deep absc/hmtma"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $244 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $474 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.