Price Checker / CPT 27235
How much does Treat Thigh Fracture cost?
CPT 27235 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is about 3.2x the fair price. You have grounds to ask for a reduction.
Fair price
$4,100–$4,850
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,850
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$6,050
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $14,257 is $9,757 over the fair price (about 3.2x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Treat Thigh 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starr Regional Medical Center , TN | $36,984 | — | 4322% |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - WAXAHACHIE Waxahachie, TX | — | — | 2317% |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE EMERGENCY MEDICAL CENTER - CEDAR PARK Cedar Park, TX | — | — | 703% |
| Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital , WV | $4,691 | $2,345 | 461% |
| Harbor Beach Community Hospital HARBOR BEACH, MI | $2,672 | — | 210% |
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About Treat Thigh Fracture
CPT code 27235 refers to treat thigh fracture (billing description: "Treat thigh fracture"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $836 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $836 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.