Price Checker / CPT 38724
How much does Removal Of Lymph Nodes Neck cost?
CPT 38724 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is roughly 8.8x the fair price. This is well above fair — push back or dispute it.
Fair price
$1,900–$3,800
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,350
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$4,750
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $25,122 is $22,272 over the fair price (about 8.8x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Removal Of Lymph Nodes Neck
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutherford Regional Health System , NC | $35,498 | — | 2712% |
| LifeBrite Community Hospital of Stokes DANBURY, NC | $14,746 | — | 947% |
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About Removal Of Lymph Nodes Neck
CPT code 38724 refers to removal of lymph nodes neck (billing description: "Removal of lymph nodes neck"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $1,263 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $1,263 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.