Price Checker / CPT 27033
How much does Arthrt Hip Expl/rmv Loose/fb cost?
CPT 27033 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 33x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$3,250–$3,800
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,950
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$4,750
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $117,565 is $114,015 over the fair price (about 33x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Arthrt Hip Expl/rmv Loose/fb
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARION HEALTH Marion, IN | $338,975 | — | 32031% |
| University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, TX | $117,163 | — | 13013% |
| UTMB Health Angleton Danbury Hospital Galveston, TX | $117,163 | — | 13013% |
| UTMB Health Clear Lake Hospital Galveston, TX | $117,163 | — | 13013% |
| UTMB Health League City Hospital Galveston, TX | $117,163 | — | 13013% |
| Kindred Hospital Houston Medical Center Houston, TX | $15,183 | — | 1599% |
| Fulton County Medical Center MCCONNELLSBURG, CO | $142 | — | 251% |
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About Arthrt Hip Expl/rmv Loose/fb
CPT code 27033 refers to arthrt hip expl/rmv loose/fb (billing description: "Arthrt hip expl/rmv loose/fb"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $893 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $893 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.