Price Checker / CPT 25248
How much does Remove Forearm Foreign Body cost?
CPT 25248 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 19x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$610–$1,200
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,700
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$1,500
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $17,440 is $16,530 over the fair price (about 19x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Remove Forearm Foreign Body
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Regional Medical Center WINCHESTER, KY | $37,053 | — | 8978% |
| Jackson Park Hospital Chicago, IL | $11,689 | — | 2764% |
| Howard Memorial Hospital NASHVILLE, AR | $3,577 | — | 776% |
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About Remove Forearm Foreign Body
CPT code 25248 refers to remove forearm foreign body (billing description: "Remove forearm foreign body"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $408 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $408 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.