Price Checker / CPT 45110
How much does Removal Of Rectum cost?
CPT 45110 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is roughly 3.2x the fair price. This is well above fair — push back or dispute it.
Fair price
$3,100–$3,650
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,150
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$4,550
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $11,034 is $7,634 over the fair price (about 3.2x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Removal Of Rectum
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Hospital Carthage, IL | $11,034 | — | 560% |
Were you billed for this procedure?
Send us your bill and we'll compare every line item against Medicare rates and your hospital's published prices. Free review, no obligation.
About Removal Of Rectum
CPT code 45110 refers to removal of rectum (billing description: "Removal of rectum"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $1,672 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $1,672 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.