Price Checker / CPT 45900
How much does Reduction Of Rectal Prolapse cost?
CPT 45900 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 54x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$890–$1,050
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,350
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$1,300
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $52,352 is $51,382 over the fair price (about 54x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Reduction Of Rectal Prolapse
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTUS Louisiana Surgical Hospital , LA | — | $1,297 | 24661% |
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About Reduction Of Rectal Prolapse
CPT code 45900 refers to reduction of rectal prolapse (billing description: "Reduction of rectal prolapse"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $211 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $211 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.