Price Checker / CPT 44602
How much does Suture Small Intestine cost?
CPT 44602 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is roughly 5.4x the fair price. This is well above fair — push back or dispute it.
Fair price
$5,650–$6,650
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,250
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$8,300
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $33,417 is $27,267 over the fair price (about 5.4x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Suture Small Intestine
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parrish Medical Center Titusville, FL | $33,417 | — | 2360% |
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About Suture Small Intestine
CPT code 44602 refers to suture small intestine (billing description: "Suture small intestine"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $1,290 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $1,290 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.