Price Checker / CPT 27284
How much does Arthrodesis Hip Joint cost?
CPT 27284 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 11x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$3,500–$4,100
What this should cost
With insurance
~$4,900
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$5,150
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $41,392 is $37,592 over the fair price (about 11x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Arthrodesis Hip Joint
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford Worthington Medical Center Worthington, MN | — | — | 6300% |
| McLeod Regional Medical Center , SC | — | — | 1345% |
| Northern Cochise Community Hospital Willcox, AZ | — | — | 701% |
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About Arthrodesis Hip Joint
CPT code 27284 refers to arthrodesis hip joint (billing description: "Arthrodesis hip joint"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $1,436 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $1,436 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.