Price Checker / CPT 28406
How much does Prq Skel Fix Clcnl Fx W/mnpj cost?
CPT 28406 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is roughly 8.5x the fair price. This is well above fair — push back or dispute it.
Fair price
$820–$1,650
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,700
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$2,050
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $10,650 is $9,400 over the fair price (about 8.5x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Prq Skel Fix Clcnl Fx W/mnpj
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - WAXAHACHIE Waxahachie, TX | — | — | 3580% |
| Harbor Beach Community Hospital HARBOR BEACH, MI | $1,082 | — | 91% |
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About Prq Skel Fix Clcnl Fx W/mnpj
CPT code 28406 refers to prq skel fix clcnl fx w/mnpj (billing description: "Prq skel fix clcnl fx w/mnpj"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $549 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $549 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.