Price Checker / CPT 31243
How much does Nsl/sinus Ndsc Cryoabltj Pnn cost?
CPT 31243 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is roughly 3.6x the fair price. This is well above fair — push back or dispute it.
Fair price
$5,300–$6,200
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,850
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$7,750
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $20,932 is $15,182 over the fair price (about 3.6x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Nsl/sinus Ndsc Cryoabltj Pnn
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Purchase Medical Center MAYFIELD, KY | $41,863 | — | 1700% |
| Bellevue Hospital Center New York, NY | — | — | -100% |
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About Nsl/sinus Ndsc Cryoabltj Pnn
CPT code 31243 refers to nsl/sinus ndsc cryoabltj pnn (billing description: "Nsl/sinus ndsc cryoabltj pnn"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $135 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $2,326 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
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- 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.