Price Checker / CPT 47122
How much does Extensive Removal Of Liver cost?
CPT 47122 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is a bit above the fair range. It may be worth asking for the cash/self-pay rate.
Fair price
$6,950–$8,150
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,450
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$10,200
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $10,162 is $2,612 over the fair price.
What hospitals charge for Extensive 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Ford Providence Novi Hospital Novi, MI | — | — | 279% |
| Prowers Medical Center LAMAR, CO | $8,383 | — | 153% |
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About Extensive Removal Of Liver
CPT code 47122 refers to extensive removal of liver (billing description: "Extensive removal of liver"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $3,147 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $3,147 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.