Price Checker / CPT 42300
How much does Drainage Of Salivary Gland cost?
CPT 42300 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is roughly 7.1x the fair price. This is well above fair — push back or dispute it.
Fair price
$320–$640
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,400
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$800
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $3,425 is $2,945 over the fair price (about 7.1x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Drainage Of Salivary Gland
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid Coast Medical Center - Trinity Trinity, TX | $3,425 | — | 1497% |
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About Drainage Of Salivary Gland
CPT code 42300 refers to drainage of salivary gland (billing description: "Drainage of salivary gland"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $142 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $214 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.