Price Checker / CPT 34820
How much does Opn Iliac Art Expos cost?
CPT 34820 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 73x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$460–$910
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,000
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$1,150
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $50,240 is $49,550 over the fair price (about 73x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Opn Iliac Art Expos
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 Southampton Hospital , NY | $57,765 | — | 24889% |
| Grady Memorial Hospital CHICKASHA, OK | — | $0 | 13938% |
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About Opn Iliac Art Expos
CPT code 34820 refers to opn iliac art expos (billing description: "Opn iliac art expos"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $304 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $304 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.