Price Checker / CPT 23670
How much does Optx Sho Dislc Fx cost?
CPT 23670 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is roughly 7.6x the fair price. This is well above fair — push back or dispute it.
Fair price
$1,250–$2,450
What this should cost
With insurance
~$4,000
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$3,050
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $14,076 is $12,226 over the fair price (about 7.6x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Optx Sho Dislc Fx
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucktail Medical Center RENOVO, PA | $20,675 | $18,608 | 2429% |
| Martha's Vineyard Hospital , MA | $7,477 | — | 814% |
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About Optx Sho Dislc Fx
CPT code 23670 refers to optx sho dislc fx (billing description: "Optx sho dislc fx"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $818 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $818 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.