Price Checker / CPT 34830
How much does Open Aortic Tube Prosth Repr cost?
CPT 34830 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 13x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$2,400–$4,800
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,350
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$6,000
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $45,368 is $41,768 over the fair price (about 13x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Open Aortic Tube Prosth Repr
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSHS St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center , WI | $45,368 | — | 2733% |
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About Open Aortic Tube Prosth Repr
CPT code 34830 refers to open aortic tube prosth repr (billing description: "Open aortic tube prosth repr"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $1,601 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $1,601 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.