Price Checker / CPT 23650
How much does Cltx Sho Dslc W/mnpj Without Anesthesia cost?
CPT 23650 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 12x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$650–$750
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,050
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$940
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $8,311 is $7,611 over the fair price (about 12x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Cltx Sho Dslc W/mnpj Without Anesthesia
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Light CA Dean Hospital Greenville Junction, ME | $15,863 | — | 3191% |
| Noxubee General Hospital , MS | $758 | — | 75% |
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About Cltx Sho Dslc W/mnpj Without Anesthesia
CPT code 23650 refers to cltx sho dslc w/mnpj without anesthesia (billing description: "Cltx sho dslc w/mnpj wo anes"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $368 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $434 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.
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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.