Price Checker / CPT 46250
How much does Remove Extremity Hem Groups 2+ cost?
CPT 46250 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is roughly 7x the fair price. This is well above fair — push back or dispute it.
Fair price
$640
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,750
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$800
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $4,454 is $3,814 over the fair price (about 7x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Remove Extremity Hem Groups 2+
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| LifeBrite Community Hospital of Stokes DANBURY, NC | $6,874 | — | 1047% |
| Mid Coast Medical Center - Trinity Trinity, TX | $2,035 | — | 279% |
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About Remove Extremity Hem Groups 2+
CPT code 46250 refers to remove extremity hem groups 2+ (billing description: "Remove ext hem groups 2+"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $319 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $537 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.