Price Checker / CPT 27043
How much does Exc Hip Pelvis Les Sc 3 Cm/> cost?
CPT 27043 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 19x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$680–$1,350
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,050
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$1,700
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $18,496 is $17,496 over the fair price (about 19x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Exc Hip Pelvis Les Sc 3 Cm/>
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parrish Medical Center Titusville, FL | $28,828 | — | 5933% |
| Fauquier Health , VA | $24,228 | — | 5237% |
| Martha's Vineyard Hospital , MA | $10,753 | — | 2269% |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BRENHAM Brenham, TX | — | — | 2142% |
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About Exc Hip Pelvis Les Sc 3 Cm/>
CPT code 27043 refers to exc hip pelvis les sc 3 cm/> (billing description: "Exc hip pelvis les sc 3 cm/>"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $454 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $454 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.