Price Checker / CPT 27635
How much does Remove Lower Leg Bone Lesion cost?
CPT 27635 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 140x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$820–$1,650
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,050
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$2,050
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $174,711 is $173,461 over the fair price (about 140x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Remove Lower Leg Bone 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Arizona Regional Medical Center Bullhead City, AZ | $328,935 | — | 57156% |
| Ashley Regional Medical Center VERNAL, UT | $20,487 | — | 3654% |
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About Remove Lower Leg Bone Lesion
CPT code 27635 refers to remove lower leg bone lesion (billing description: "Remove lower leg bone lesion"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $546 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $546 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.