Price Checker / CPT 31297
How much does Nsl/sins Ndsc Surgery Sphn Sins cost?
CPT 31297 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is a bit above the fair range. It may be worth asking for the cash/self-pay rate.
Fair price
$5,650–$6,650
What this should cost
With insurance
~$4,000
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$8,300
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $7,222 is $1,072 over the fair price.
What hospitals charge for Nsl/sins Ndsc Surgery Sphn 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Holt Memorial Hospital Atkinson, NE | $7,222 | — | 343% |
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About Nsl/sins Ndsc Surgery Sphn Sins
CPT code 31297 refers to nsl/sins ndsc surgery sphn sins (billing description: "Nsl/sins ndsc surg sphn sins"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $124 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $1,565 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.
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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.