Price Checker / CPT 23552
How much does Optx Acrclv Dslc Aq/chrn Grf cost?
CPT 23552 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 22x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$920–$1,850
What this should cost
With insurance
~$4,100
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$2,300
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $30,540 is $29,140 over the fair price (about 22x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Optx Acrclv Dslc Aq/chrn Grf
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Medical Center PORT LAVACA, NM | $62,542 | — | 10115% |
| Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center JOHNSTOWN, PA | $40,481 | — | 6512% |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - WAXAHACHIE Waxahachie, TX | — | — | 3202% |
| Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Lawrenceburg , TN | $17,793 | — | 2806% |
| The Physicians Centre Hospital , TX | $11,663 | — | 1074% |
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About Optx Acrclv Dslc Aq/chrn Grf
CPT code 23552 refers to optx acrclv dslc aq/chrn grf (billing description: "Optx acrclv dslc aq/chrn grf"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $612 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $612 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
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- 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.