Price Checker / CPT 27606
How much does Incision Of Achilles Tendon cost?
CPT 27606 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 32x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$380–$760
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,800
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$950
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $18,041 is $17,471 over the fair price (about 32x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Incision Of Achilles Tendon
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| "St. Mary's General Hospital" PASSAIC, NJ | $30,293 | $4,866 | 11786% |
| Ashley Regional Medical Center VERNAL, UT | $20,080 | — | 7779% |
| WTH Henry County Hospital , TN | $22,098 | — | 6837% |
| Conemaugh Miners Medical Center HASTINGS, PA | $11,418 | — | 4380% |
| UPMC Green , PA | — | — | 2379% |
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About Incision Of Achilles Tendon
CPT code 27606 refers to incision of achilles tendon (billing description: "Incision of achilles tendon"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $255 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $255 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.