Price Checker / CPT 27566
How much does Treat Kneecap Dislocation cost?
CPT 27566 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 17x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$1,250–$2,500
What this should cost
With insurance
~$4,050
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$3,150
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $32,162 is $30,262 over the fair price (about 17x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Treat Kneecap 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah Memorial Hospital, Inc. WOODSTOCK, VA | $45,601 | — | 5416% |
| Tanner Medical Center/Villa Rica Villa Rica, GA | $45,918 | — | 5066% |
| Ashley Regional Medical Center VERNAL, UT | $26,460 | — | 3101% |
| Fauquier Health , VA | $22,611 | — | 2635% |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - WAXAHACHIE Waxahachie, TX | — | — | 2346% |
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About Treat Kneecap Dislocation
CPT code 27566 refers to treat kneecap dislocation (billing description: "Treat kneecap dislocation"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $827 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $827 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.