Price Checker / CPT 29805
How much does Sho Arthrs Diagnostic +- Synovial Bx cost?
CPT 29805 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 26x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$670–$1,350
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,100
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$1,700
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $25,739 is $24,739 over the fair price (about 26x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Sho Arthrs Diagnostic +- Synovial Bx
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starr Regional Medical Center , TN | $39,794 | — | 8765% |
| Spring View Hospital LEBANON, KY | $14,165 | — | 3055% |
| Tattnall Hospital , GA | $23,258 | — | 1553% |
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About Sho Arthrs Diagnostic +- Synovial Bx
CPT code 29805 refers to sho arthrs diagnostic +- synovial bx (billing description: "Sho arthrs dx +- synovial bx"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $449 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $449 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.