Price Checker / CPT 24615
How much does Optx Aqt/chrnc Elbow Dislc cost?
CPT 24615 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is roughly 9.2x the fair price. This is well above fair — push back or dispute it.
Fair price
$1,000–$2,000
What this should cost
With insurance
~$4,250
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$2,500
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $13,830 is $12,330 over the fair price (about 9.2x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Optx Aqt/chrnc Elbow Dislc
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haskell Regional Hospital , OK | $23,928 | $23,928 | 3500% |
| Monroe Regional Hospital ABERDEEN, MS | $23,928 | $23,928 | 3500% |
| Ashley County Medical Center Crossett, AR | $1,705 | — | 912% |
| Marlette Regional Hospital MARLETTE, MI | $5,760 | — | 764% |
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About Optx Aqt/chrnc Elbow Dislc
CPT code 24615 refers to optx aqt/chrnc elbow dislc (billing description: "Optx aqt/chrnc elbow dislc"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $665 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $665 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.