Price Checker / CPT 43830
How much does Gstrst Open Without Constj Tube cost?
CPT 43830 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is roughly 7.7x the fair price. This is well above fair — push back or dispute it.
Fair price
$2,050–$2,450
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,700
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$3,050
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $17,358 is $15,108 over the fair price (about 7.7x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Gstrst Open Without Constj Tube
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Regional Hospital SYLVA, NC | $37,401 | — | 5432% |
| Jackson Park Hospital Chicago, IL | $10,586 | — | 1466% |
| Howard Memorial Hospital NASHVILLE, AR | $4,088 | — | 505% |
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About Gstrst Open Without Constj Tube
CPT code 43830 refers to gstrst open without constj tube (billing description: "Gstrst open wo constj tube"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $676 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $676 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.