Price Checker / CPT 31545
How much does Remove Vc Lesion W/scope cost?
CPT 31545 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is roughly 11x the fair price. This is well above fair — push back or dispute it.
Fair price
$460–$920
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,150
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$1,150
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $7,312 is $6,622 over the fair price (about 11x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Remove Vc Lesion W/scope
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Brook University Hospital , NY | $7,316 | — | 24779% |
| UPMC Green , PA | — | — | 2291% |
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About Remove Vc Lesion W/scope
CPT code 31545 refers to remove vc lesion w/scope (billing description: "Remove vc lesion w/scope"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $306 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $306 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.