Price Checker / CPT 46220
How much does Excise Anal Extremity Tag/papilla cost?
CPT 46220 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 38x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$410–$830
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,450
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$1,050
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $23,566 is $22,946 over the fair price (about 38x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Excise Anal Extremity Tag/papilla
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Alamos Medical Center LOS ALAMOS, NY | $42,822 | — | 15440% |
| Northern Itasca Hospital District , MN | $4,309 | $3,059 | 1464% |
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About Excise Anal Extremity Tag/papilla
CPT code 46220 refers to excise anal extremity tag/papilla (billing description: "Excise anal ext tag/papilla"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $120 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $276 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.