Price Checker / CPT 27244
How much does Treat Thigh Fracture cost?
CPT 27244 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is about 2.6x the fair price. You have grounds to ask for a reduction.
Fair price
$3,450–$4,100
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,500
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$5,150
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $9,718 is $5,918 over the fair price (about 2.6x 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palacios Community Medical Center Palacios, TX | $26,120 | — | 1950% |
| Martha's Vineyard Hospital , MA | $7,080 | — | 531% |
| Fox Rural Health Clinic Childress, TX | $3,110 | — | 150% |
| Harbor Beach Community Hospital HARBOR BEACH, MI | $2,564 | — | 122% |
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About Treat Thigh Fracture
CPT code 27244 refers to treat thigh fracture (billing description: "Treat thigh fracture"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $1,121 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $1,121 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.