Price Checker / CPT 27301
How much does Drain Thigh/knee Lesion cost?
CPT 27301 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is a bit above the fair range. It may be worth asking for the cash/self-pay rate.
Fair price
$3,500–$4,100
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,750
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$5,150
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $4,949 is $1,149 over the fair price.
What hospitals charge for Drain Thigh/knee Lesion
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Regional Medical Center VERNAL, UT | $15,332 | — | 2029% |
| Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center Hartsville, SC | $10,755 | — | 1393% |
| Jackson Park Hospital Chicago, IL | $9,820 | — | 1264% |
| Watertown Regional Medical Center Watertown, WI | $6,942 | — | 864% |
| Rawlins County Health Center ATWOOD, KS | $7,266 | — | 778% |
| Howard Memorial Hospital NASHVILLE, AR | $5,369 | — | 646% |
| Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center MEYERSDALE, PA | $4,852 | — | 574% |
| Eagle Lake , TX | $1,333 | — | 393% |
| Rice Medical Center EAGLE LAKE, TX | $1,333 | — | 393% |
| Rice Medical East Bernard , TX | $1,333 | — | 393% |
| Johnson Regional Medical Center Clarksville, AR | $2,964 | — | 312% |
| Riceland Medical Center RHC Winnie, TX | $2,260 | — | 157% |
| Meritus Medical Center, Inc. HAGERSTOWN, MD | $1,729 | — | 140% |
| Family Wellness Clinic - O'Donnell O'Donnell, TX | $1,473 | — | 105% |
| Family Wellness Clinic - Tahoka Tahoka, TX | $1,473 | — | 105% |
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About Drain Thigh/knee Lesion
CPT code 27301 refers to drain thigh/knee lesion (billing description: "Drain thigh/knee lesion"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $485 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $720 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.