Price Checker / CPT 23930
How much does I&d Upr A/e Dp Absc/hmtma cost?
CPT 23930 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is about 2.8x the fair price. You have grounds to ask for a reduction.
Fair price
$570–$1,150
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,700
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$1,450
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $2,420 is $1,560 over the fair price (about 2.8x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for I&d Upr A/e Dp 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Memorial Hospital NASHVILLE, AR | $5,242 | — | 1275% |
| Klickitat County Public Hospital District No 1 Goldendale, WA | $5,167 | — | 1256% |
| Eagle Lake , TX | $564 | — | 831% |
| Rice Medical Center EAGLE LAKE, TX | $564 | — | 831% |
| Rice Medical East Bernard , TX | $564 | — | 831% |
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About I&d Upr A/e Dp Absc/hmtma
CPT code 23930 refers to i&d upr a/e dp absc/hmtma (billing description: "I&d upr a/e dp absc/hmtma"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $205 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $381 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.