Price Checker / CPT 46200
How much does Removal Of Anal Fissure cost?
CPT 46200 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 12x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$2,400–$2,850
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,750
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$3,550
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $30,357 is $27,707 over the fair price (about 12x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Removal Of Anal Fissure
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Person Memorial Hospital ROXBORO, NC | $33,853 | — | 6278% |
| Los Alamos Medical Center LOS ALAMOS, NY | $26,862 | — | 4961% |
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About Removal Of Anal Fissure
CPT code 46200 refers to removal of anal fissure (billing description: "Removal of anal fissure"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $348 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $531 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.