Price Checker / CPT 23120
How much does Claviculectomy Partial cost?
CPT 23120 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 15x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$850–$1,700
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,500
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$2,150
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $19,289 is $17,989 over the fair price (about 15x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Claviculectomy Partial
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Health - Starke Knox, IN | $52,625 | — | 8658% |
| Meade District Hospital MEADE, KS | $4,000 | — | 802% |
| Harbor Beach Community Hospital HARBOR BEACH, MI | $1,241 | — | 113% |
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About Claviculectomy Partial
CPT code 23120 refers to claviculectomy partial (billing description: "Claviculectomy partial"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $565 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $565 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.