Price Checker / CPT 27658
How much does Repair Of Leg Tendon Each cost?
CPT 27658 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 28x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$540–$1,050
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,800
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$1,300
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $22,575 is $21,775 over the fair price (about 28x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Repair Of Leg Tendon Each
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley View Medical Center FORT MOHAVE, AZ | $69,762 | — | 19438% |
| Chilton Medical Center POMPTON PLAINS, NJ | $56,326 | $17,310 | 15675% |
| Monroe Hospital BLOOMINGTON, IN | $12,290 | $3,811 | 3342% |
| Dallas County Hospital PERRY, IA | $9,969 | $6,480 | 2692% |
| Northern Itasca Hospital District , MN | $6,727 | $4,776 | 1784% |
| Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital , WV | $1,994 | $997 | 458% |
| Harbor Beach Community Hospital HARBOR BEACH, MI | $961 | — | 161% |
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About Repair Of Leg Tendon Each
CPT code 27658 refers to repair of leg tendon each (billing description: "Repair of leg tendon each"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $357 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $357 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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- 3We negotiate for you — 25% of savings, no savings = no fee.