Price Checker / CPT 24105
How much does Excision Olecranon Bursa cost?
CPT 24105 · 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
$540–$1,050
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,950
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$1,300
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $9,900 is $9,100 over the fair price (about 12x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Excision Olecranon Bursa
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Purchase Medical Center MAYFIELD, KY | $33,837 | — | 9350% |
| Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Pulaski PULASKI, TN | $22,189 | — | 6097% |
| Ashley Regional Medical Center VERNAL, UT | $16,138 | — | 4407% |
| 62-1113167 BMH Tipton , TN | $8,839 | $2,121 | 2369% |
| Conemaugh Miners Medical Center HASTINGS, PA | $5,298 | — | 1621% |
| Baptist Health Medical Center-Arkadelphia ARKADELPHIA, AR | $5,324 | $1,331 | 1387% |
| Baptist Health Medical Center-Heber Springs HEBER SPRINGS, AR | $5,324 | $1,331 | 1387% |
| Eagle Lake , TX | $685 | — | 1070% |
| Rice Medical Center EAGLE LAKE, TX | $685 | — | 1070% |
| Rice Medical East Bernard , TX | $685 | — | 1070% |
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About Excision Olecranon Bursa
CPT code 24105 refers to excision olecranon bursa (billing description: "Excision olecranon bursa"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $358 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $358 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.