Price Checker / CPT 25628
How much does Optx Carpl Scphd Fx Int Fixj cost?
CPT 25628 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 14x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$1,000–$2,000
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,900
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$2,500
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $21,318 is $19,818 over the fair price (about 14x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Optx Carpl Scphd Fx Int Fixj
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Regional Medical Center VERNAL, UT | $40,828 | — | 6003% |
| Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Pulaski PULASKI, TN | $35,490 | — | 5205% |
| Jackson Purchase Medical Center MAYFIELD, KY | $34,435 | — | 5047% |
| Fauquier Health , VA | $22,538 | — | 3269% |
| Warren General Hospital WARREN, PA | $4,513 | — | 2948% |
| Broadlawns Clinics , IA | $9,583 | — | 1332% |
| Harbor Beach Community Hospital HARBOR BEACH, MI | $1,840 | — | 167% |
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About Optx Carpl Scphd Fx Int Fixj
CPT code 25628 refers to optx carpl scphd fx int fixj (billing description: "Optx carpl scphd fx int fixj"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $669 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $669 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.