Price Checker / CPT 27818
How much does Treatment Of Ankle Fracture cost?
CPT 27818 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is about 2.2x the fair price. You have grounds to ask for a reduction.
Fair price
$1,700–$2,000
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,350
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$2,500
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $3,985 is $2,135 over the fair price (about 2.2x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Treatment Of Ankle Fracture
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Dayton Regional Medical Center Liberty, TX | $4,801 | — | 680% |
| 23330 Emergency Center, LLC d/b/a/ Elite Hospital Kingwood Kingwood, TX | $3,778 | — | 546% |
| Howard Memorial Hospital NASHVILLE, AR | $3,569 | — | 510% |
| Rawlins County Health Center ATWOOD, KS | $3,794 | — | 464% |
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About Treatment Of Ankle Fracture
CPT code 27818 refers to treatment of ankle fracture (billing description: "Treatment of ankle fracture"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $476 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $585 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.