Price Checker / CPT 27604
How much does Drain Lower Leg Bursa cost?
CPT 27604 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is about 2.6x the fair price. You have grounds to ask for a reduction.
Fair price
$720–$1,450
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,850
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$1,800
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $2,862 is $1,762 over the fair price (about 2.6x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Drain Lower Leg Bursa
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| LifeBrite Community Hospital of Stokes DANBURY, NC | $8,032 | — | 1407% |
| Conemaugh Miners Medical Center HASTINGS, PA | $3,623 | — | 1191% |
| Eagle Lake , TX | $886 | — | 777% |
| Rice Medical Center EAGLE LAKE, TX | $886 | — | 777% |
| Rice Medical East Bernard , TX | $886 | — | 777% |
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About Drain Lower Leg Bursa
CPT code 27604 refers to drain lower leg bursa (billing description: "Drain lower leg bursa"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $317 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $478 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.