Price Checker / CPT 44146
How much does Partial Removal Of Colon cost?
CPT 44146 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 77x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$3,800–$4,450
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,200
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$5,550
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $320,242 is $316,092 over the fair price (about 77x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Partial Removal Of Colon
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coryell Health Gatesville, TX | $535,105 | — | 27455% |
| USC Arcadia Hospital ARCADIA, CO | $105,380 | — | 5327% |
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About Partial Removal Of Colon
CPT code 44146 refers to partial removal of colon (billing description: "Partial removal of colon"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $1,942 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $1,942 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.