Price Checker / CPT 48140
How much does Partial Removal Of Pancreas cost?
CPT 48140 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 45x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$2,700–$3,200
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,050
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$4,000
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $133,901 is $130,951 over the fair price (about 45x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Partial Removal Of Pancreas
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, TX | $133,901 | — | 9093% |
| UTMB Health Angleton Danbury Hospital Galveston, TX | $133,901 | — | 9093% |
| UTMB Health Clear Lake Hospital Galveston, TX | $133,901 | — | 9093% |
| UTMB Health League City Hospital Galveston, TX | $133,901 | — | 9093% |
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About Partial Removal Of Pancreas
CPT code 48140 refers to partial removal of pancreas (billing description: "Partial removal of pancreas"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $1,457 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $1,457 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.