Price Checker / CPT 25526
How much does Optx Rdl Shft Fx&dstl Rad/ul cost?
CPT 25526 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 24x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$1,350–$2,700
What this should cost
With insurance
~$4,150
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$3,400
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $50,031 is $47,981 over the fair price (about 24x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Optx Rdl Shft Fx&dstl Rad/ul
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - WAXAHACHIE Waxahachie, TX | — | — | 2159% |
| Wayne Healthcare Greenville, OH | $79,843 | — | 691% |
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About Optx Rdl Shft Fx&dstl Rad/ul
CPT code 25526 refers to optx rdl shft fx&dstl rad/ul (billing description: "Optx rdl shft fx&dstl rad/ul"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $895 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $895 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
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- 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.