Price Checker / CPT 27259
How much does Treat Hip Dislocation cost?
CPT 27259 · 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
$3,650–$4,300
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,300
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$5,400
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $130,019 is $126,019 over the fair price (about 33x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Treat Hip Dislocation
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital , TX | $130,019 | — | 9184% |
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About Treat Hip Dislocation
CPT code 27259 refers to treat hip dislocation (billing description: "Treat hip dislocation"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $1,401 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $1,401 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.