Price Checker / CPT 33203
How much does Insert Epicard Eltrd Endo cost?
CPT 33203 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 51x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$1,900–$2,250
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,150
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$2,800
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $106,186 is $104,086 over the fair price (about 51x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Insert Epicard Eltrd Endo
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEWISGALE CAVE SPRING ER ROANOKE, VA | — | — | 18299% |
| Carolina Forest ER Myrtle Beach, SC | — | — | 17170% |
| LIVE OAK MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS Ladson, SC | — | — | 16293% |
| Vaughan Regional Medical Center Parkway Campus Selma, AL | $23,220 | — | 2911% |
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About Insert Epicard Eltrd Endo
CPT code 33203 refers to insert epicard eltrd endo (billing description: "Insert epicard eltrd endo"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $771 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $771 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.