Price Checker / CPT 27450
How much does Incision Of Thigh cost?
CPT 27450 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 71x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$1,400–$2,800
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,600
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$3,500
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $149,242 is $147,142 over the fair price (about 71x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Incision Of Thigh
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flowers Hospital Dothan, AL | $368,255 | — | 39559% |
| Clinch Valley Health , VA | $51,360 | — | 5431% |
| DOMINION HOSPITAL FALLS CHURCH, VA | — | — | 2928% |
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About Incision Of Thigh
CPT code 27450 refers to incision of thigh (billing description: "Incision of thigh"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $929 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $929 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.