Price Checker / CPT 44204
How much does Laparo Partial Colectomy cost?
CPT 44204 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is roughly 6.1x the fair price. This is well above fair — push back or dispute it.
Fair price
$5,150–$6,050
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,550
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$7,550
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $34,178 is $28,578 over the fair price (about 6.1x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Laparo Partial Colectomy
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| USC Arcadia Hospital ARCADIA, CO | $93,417 | — | 6510% |
| Starr Regional Medical Center , TN | $81,749 | — | 5685% |
| Cookeville Regional Medical Center COOKEVILLE, CO | $45,327 | — | 3107% |
| Middle Park Health Granby Granby, CO | $32,139 | — | 2061% |
| Middle Park Health Kremmling Kremmling, CO | $32,139 | — | 2061% |
| Jackson Park Hospital Chicago, IL | $10,326 | — | 631% |
| Chambers Health Anahuac, TX | $5,440 | — | 208% |
| Prowers Medical Center LAMAR, CO | $4,514 | — | 203% |
| Jackson County Hospital District Edna, TX | $2,550 | — | 53% |
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About Laparo Partial Colectomy
CPT code 44204 refers to laparo partial colectomy (billing description: "Laparo partial colectomy"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $1,413 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $1,413 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.