Price Checker / CPT 26615
How much does Treat Metacarpal Fracture cost?
CPT 26615 · 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
$820–$1,650
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,400
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$2,050
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $17,326 is $16,076 over the fair price (about 14x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Treat Metacarpal Fracture
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Purchase Medical Center MAYFIELD, KY | $34,591 | — | 6215% |
| Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Lawrenceburg , TN | $26,990 | — | 4827% |
| Ashley Regional Medical Center VERNAL, UT | $25,799 | — | 4610% |
| Fauquier Health , VA | $25,738 | — | 4599% |
| Castleview Hospital PRICE, UT | $22,662 | — | 4037% |
| DEFIANCE HOSPITAL Defiance, OH | $25,107 | — | 3810% |
| Troy Regional Medical Center TROY, AL | $14,000 | $3,422 | 2456% |
| Baptist Health Medical Center-Arkadelphia ARKADELPHIA, AR | $6,592 | $1,648 | 1103% |
| Baptist Health Medical Center-Heber Springs HEBER SPRINGS, AR | $6,592 | $1,648 | 1103% |
| William Newton Hospital Winfield, KS | $1,415 | — | 949% |
| Harbor Beach Community Hospital HARBOR BEACH, MI | $1,105 | — | 96% |
Were you billed for this procedure?
Send us your bill and we'll compare every line item against Medicare rates and your hospital's published prices. Free review, no obligation.
About Treat Metacarpal Fracture
CPT code 26615 refers to treat metacarpal fracture (billing description: "Treat metacarpal fracture"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $548 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $548 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.