Price Checker / CPT 44206
How much does Lap Part Colectomy W/stoma cost?
CPT 44206 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is about 3x the fair price. You have grounds to ask for a reduction.
Fair price
$3,100–$3,650
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,250
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$4,550
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $10,304 is $6,904 over the fair price (about 3x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Lap Part Colectomy W/stoma
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palacios Community Medical Center Palacios, TX | $17,042 | — | 837% |
| Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center La Junta, CO | $11,546 | — | 621% |
| Southwest Health System Cortez, CO | $7,613 | — | 376% |
| Prowers Medical Center LAMAR, CO | $5,014 | — | 198% |
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About Lap Part Colectomy W/stoma
CPT code 44206 refers to lap part colectomy w/stoma (billing description: "Lap part colectomy w/stoma"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $1,601 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $1,601 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.