Price Checker / CPT 31634
How much does Bronch W/balloon Occlusion cost?
CPT 31634 · 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
$5,200–$6,150
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,850
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$7,700
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $8,135 is $2,435 over the fair price.
What hospitals charge for Bronch W/balloon Occlusion
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital ROCKY MOUNT, VA | $22,782 | — | 1318% |
| National Jewish Health DENVER, CO | $1,622 | — | 767% |
| Harlem Hospital Center New York, NY | — | — | -100% |
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About Bronch W/balloon Occlusion
CPT code 31634 refers to bronch w/balloon occlusion (billing description: "Bronch w/balloon occlusion"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $170 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $1,606 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.