Price Checker / CPT 27600
How much does Decompression Of Lower Leg cost?
CPT 27600 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 13x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$560–$1,150
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,900
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$1,450
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $11,181 is $10,321 over the fair price (about 13x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Decompression Of Lower Leg
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center Hartsville, SC | $11,181 | — | 2876% |
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About Decompression Of Lower Leg
CPT code 27600 refers to decompression of lower leg (billing description: "Decompression of lower leg"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $376 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $376 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.
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