Price Checker / CPT 47535
How much does Conversion Extremity Bil Drg Cath cost?
CPT 47535 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is about 3x the fair price. You have grounds to ask for a reduction.
Fair price
$3,900–$4,600
What this should cost
With insurance
~$150,100
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$5,750
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $12,699 is $8,449 over the fair price (about 3x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Conversion Extremity Bil Drg Cath
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Surgical Hospital Oklahoma City, OK | — | — | 1397% |
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About Conversion Extremity Bil Drg Cath
CPT code 47535 refers to conversion extremity bil drg cath (billing description: "Conversion ext bil drg cath"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $169 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $848 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.