Price Checker / CPT 28104
How much does Removal Of Foot Lesion cost?
CPT 28104 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 21x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$810–$1,600
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,850
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$2,000
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $24,912 is $23,712 over the fair price (about 21x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Removal Of Foot 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highpoint Health - Riverview with Ascension Saint Thomas , TN | $43,028 | — | 7857% |
| LifeBrite Community Hospital of Stokes DANBURY, NC | $6,795 | — | 1025% |
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About Removal Of Foot Lesion
CPT code 28104 refers to removal of foot lesion (billing description: "Removal of foot lesion"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $339 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $541 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.