Price Checker / CPT 31636
How much does Bronchoscopy Bronch Stents cost?
CPT 31636 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 35x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$290–$590
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,800
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$740
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $15,551 is $15,111 over the fair price (about 35x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Bronchoscopy Bronch Stents
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital SULLIVAN, MO | $36,230 | $21,738 | 18441% |
| Parkland Health Center FARMINGTON, MO | $36,230 | $21,738 | 18441% |
| Lake Region Healthcare Hospital , MN | — | — | 17733% |
| St. Anne Hospital , WA | — | — | 16067% |
| Mid Coast Hospital , ME | — | — | 12274% |
| MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital , WA | — | — | 11602% |
| JONES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WELLSVILLE, NY | — | — | 10761% |
| FREDERICK FERRIS THOMPSON HOSPITAL , NY | — | — | 10378% |
| Carle Health Proctor Hospital PEORIA, IL | — | — | 9982% |
| University Hospitals Tripoint Medical Center , OH | — | — | 9833% |
| NICHOLAS H NOYES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DANSVILLE, NY | — | — | 9408% |
| Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Hospital – Center City Philadelphia, PA | $18,561 | — | 9399% |
| Ochsner Medical Center - Hancock Bay St. Louis, MS | $9,728 | — | 8039% |
| Dardanelle Regional Medical Center Dardanelle, AR | $14,363 | — | 7251% |
| National Jewish Health DENVER, CO | $1,487 | — | 7023% |
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About Bronchoscopy Bronch Stents
CPT code 31636 refers to bronchoscopy bronch stents (billing description: "Bronchoscopy bronch stents"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $195 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $195 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.