Price Checker / CPT 41112
How much does Excision Of Tongue Lesion cost?
CPT 41112 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 11x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$510–$1,050
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,750
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$1,300
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $8,707 is $7,927 over the fair price (about 11x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Excision Of Tongue Lesion
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Regional Medical Center TROY, AL | $16,500 | — | 4719% |
| Bucktail Medical Center RENOVO, PA | $9,031 | $8,128 | 2538% |
| Rawlins County Health Center ATWOOD, KS | $591 | — | 905% |
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About Excision Of Tongue Lesion
CPT code 41112 refers to excision of tongue lesion (billing description: "Excision of tongue lesion"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $226 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $342 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.