Price Checker / CPT 31641
How much does Bronchoscopy Treat Blockage cost?
CPT 31641 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 22x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$340–$670
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,200
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$840
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $10,975 is $10,465 over the fair price (about 22x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Bronchoscopy Treat Blockage
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Medical Center PORT LAVACA, NM | $54,311 | — | 24098% |
| Avita Ontario Hospital Ontario, OH | $14,369 | — | 5790% |
| Bucyrus Community Hospital Bucyrus, OH | $14,369 | — | 5790% |
| Galion Community Hospital GALION, OH | $14,369 | — | 5790% |
| Animas Surgical Hospital , CO | $5,716 | — | 4812% |
| Troy Regional Medical Center TROY, AL | $7,500 | $3,800 | 3242% |
| UPMC Green , PA | — | — | 3156% |
| Cape Fear Valley Medical Center FAYETTEVILLE, NC | $4,121 | — | 2134% |
| Cape Fear Valley Rehabilitation Center , NC | $4,121 | — | 2134% |
| Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital , NC | $4,121 | — | 2134% |
| Betsy Johnson Hospital , NC | $4,121 | — | 299% |
| Central Harnett Hospital , NC | $4,121 | — | 299% |
| Hoke Hospital , NC | $4,121 | — | 299% |
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About Bronchoscopy Treat Blockage
CPT code 31641 refers to bronchoscopy treat blockage (billing description: "Bronchoscopy treat blockage"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $224 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $224 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.