Price Checker / CPT 39402
How much does Mediastinoscpy W/lmph Nod Bx cost?
CPT 39402 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 31x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$570–$1,150
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,700
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$1,450
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $26,539 is $25,679 over the fair price (about 31x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Mediastinoscpy W/lmph Nod Bx
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 | $49,756 | — | 13071% |
| Southlake Specialty Hospital LLC Southlake, TX | — | — | 10592% |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE THE HEART HOSPITAL - DENTON Denton, TX | — | — | 4225% |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Uptown Dallas, TX | $14,951 | — | 3858% |
| UPMC Green , PA | — | — | 2881% |
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About Mediastinoscpy W/lmph Nod Bx
CPT code 39402 refers to mediastinoscpy w/lmph nod bx (billing description: "Mediastinoscpy w/lmph nod bx"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $378 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $378 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.
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- 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.