Price Checker / CPT 24301
How much does Musc/tdn Transfer Upr A/e 1 cost?
CPT 24301 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 233x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$1,050–$2,100
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,800
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$2,650
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $372,324 is $370,724 over the fair price (about 233x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Musc/tdn Transfer Upr A/e 1
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mat-Su Regional Medical Center Palmer, AK | $372,324 | — | 50907% |
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About Musc/tdn Transfer Upr A/e 1
CPT code 24301 refers to musc/tdn transfer upr a/e 1 (billing description: "Musc/tdn transfer upr a/e 1"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $701 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $701 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.