Price Checker / CPT 31296
How much does Nsl/sins Ndsc Surgery Frnt Sins cost?
CPT 31296 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is about above the fair price. You have grounds to ask for a reduction.
Fair price
$6,800–$8,000
What this should cost
With insurance
~$4,200
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$10,000
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $10,175 is $2,775 over the fair price.
What hospitals charge for Nsl/sins Ndsc Surgery Frnt Sins
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 - BRENHAM Brenham, TX | — | — | 535% |
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About Nsl/sins Ndsc Surgery Frnt Sins
CPT code 31296 refers to nsl/sins ndsc surgery frnt sins (billing description: "Nsl/sins ndsc surg frnt sins"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $152 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $1,603 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.