Price Checker / CPT 26715
How much does Treat Knuckle Dislocation cost?
CPT 26715 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is about 3.8x the fair price. You have grounds to ask for a reduction.
Fair price
$820–$1,650
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,000
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$2,050
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $4,700 is $3,450 over the fair price (about 3.8x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Treat Knuckle Dislocation
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 Park Hospital Chicago, IL | $10,764 | — | 1875% |
| Family Wellness Clinic - O'Donnell O'Donnell, TX | $1,668 | — | 206% |
| Family Wellness Clinic - Tahoka Tahoka, TX | $1,668 | — | 206% |
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About Treat Knuckle Dislocation
CPT code 26715 refers to treat knuckle dislocation (billing description: "Treat knuckle dislocation"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $545 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $545 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.