Price Checker / CPT 27290
How much does Amputation Of Leg At Hip cost?
CPT 27290 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is roughly 3.8x the fair price. This is well above fair — push back or dispute it.
Fair price
$3,850–$4,500
What this should cost
With insurance
~$4,650
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$5,650
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $16,128 is $11,928 over the fair price (about 3.8x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Amputation Of Leg At Hip
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| McLeod Regional Medical Center , SC | — | — | 1315% |
| Northern Cochise Community Hospital Willcox, AZ | — | — | 684% |
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About Amputation Of Leg At Hip
CPT code 27290 refers to amputation of leg at hip (billing description: "Amputation of leg at hip"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $1,467 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $1,467 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.