Price Checker / CPT 44207
How much does L Colectomy/coloproctostomy cost?
CPT 44207 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is about above the fair price. You have grounds to ask for a reduction.
Fair price
$3,300–$3,850
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,300
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$4,800
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $5,663 is $2,063 over the fair price.
What hospitals charge for L Colectomy/coloproctostomy
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union County General Hospital Clayton, NM | $7,480 | — | 308% |
| Reedsburg Area Medical Center Reedsburg, WI | $5,092 | — | 135% |
| Jackson County Hospital District Edna, TX | $4,418 | — | 128% |
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About L Colectomy/coloproctostomy
CPT code 44207 refers to l colectomy/coloproctostomy (billing description: "L colectomy/coloproctostomy"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $1,649 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $1,649 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.