Price Checker / CPT 47120
How much does Partial Removal Of Liver cost?
CPT 47120 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is about above the fair price. You have grounds to ask for a reduction.
Fair price
$4,100–$4,850
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,300
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$6,050
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $8,077 is $3,577 over the fair price.
What hospitals charge for Partial Removal Of Liver
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Health , IL | $8,077 | — | 254% |
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About Partial Removal Of Liver
CPT code 47120 refers to partial removal of liver (billing description: "Partial removal of liver"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $2,167 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $2,167 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.