Price Checker / CPT 46230
How much does Removal Of Anal Tags cost?
CPT 46230 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 15x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$510–$1,050
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,650
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$1,300
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $11,996 is $11,216 over the fair price (about 15x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Removal Of Anal Tags
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 | $34,186 | — | 9885% |
| Southwestern Medical Center Lawton, OK | $8,724 | — | 2448% |
| Delta Memorial Hospital DUMAS, AR | $6,424 | $5,139 | 1776% |
| Franklin Medical Center WINNSBORO, LA | $5,680 | $3,408 | 1559% |
| Henry County Hospital Napoleon, OH | $4,966 | — | 1351% |
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About Removal Of Anal Tags
CPT code 46230 refers to removal of anal tags (billing description: "Removal of anal tags"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $166 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $342 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.