Price Checker / CPT 27603
How much does Drain Lower Leg Lesion cost?
CPT 27603 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is about 3.3x the fair price. You have grounds to ask for a reduction.
Fair price
$820–$1,650
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,800
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$2,050
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $4,125 is $2,875 over the fair price (about 3.3x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Drain Lower Leg 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 | $16,256 | — | 2884% |
| Eagle Lake , TX | $1,030 | — | 551% |
| Rice Medical Center EAGLE LAKE, TX | $1,030 | — | 551% |
| Rice Medical East Bernard , TX | $1,030 | — | 551% |
| Muenster Memorial Hospital Muenster, TX | $5,000 | — | 542% |
| Jackson County Hospital District Edna, TX | $3,231 | — | 404% |
| Meritus Medical Center, Inc. HAGERSTOWN, MD | $1,296 | — | 138% |
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About Drain Lower Leg Lesion
CPT code 27603 refers to drain lower leg lesion (billing description: "Drain lower leg lesion"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $371 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $545 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.