Price Checker / CPT 27122
How much does Reconstruction Of Hip Socket cost?
CPT 27122 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is about 2.4x the fair price. You have grounds to ask for a reduction.
Fair price
$2,600–$3,050
What this should cost
With insurance
~$4,200
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$3,800
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $6,860 is $4,010 over the fair price (about 2.4x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Reconstruction Of Hip Socket
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Cochise Community Hospital Willcox, AZ | — | — | 783% |
| Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital , WV | $5,538 | $2,769 | 448% |
| Winner Regional Health Winner, SD | $6,113 | — | 414% |
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About Reconstruction Of Hip Socket
CPT code 27122 refers to reconstruction of hip socket (billing description: "Reconstruction of hip socket"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $1,011 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $1,011 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.