Price Checker / CPT 49320
How much does Diagnostic Laparo Separate Procedure cost?
CPT 49320 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 25x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$470–$950
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,600
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$1,200
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $17,648 is $16,938 over the fair price (about 25x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Diagnostic Laparo Separate Procedure
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Alamos Medical Center LOS ALAMOS, NY | $66,550 | — | 20939% |
| Memorial Medical Center PORT LAVACA, NM | $55,117 | — | 17325% |
| Alhambra Hospital Medical Center ALHAMBRA, CA | — | — | 15707% |
| Franciscan Health Lafayette LAFAYETTE, IN | $45,399 | $11,668 | 14253% |
| Harris Regional Hospital SYLVA, NC | $43,647 | — | 13699% |
| Jackson Purchase Medical Center MAYFIELD, KY | $37,420 | — | 11730% |
| Starr Regional Medical Center , TN | $36,125 | — | 11321% |
| Rutherford Regional Health System , NC | $28,343 | — | 8860% |
| Castleview Hospital PRICE, UT | $21,885 | — | 6819% |
| Ashley Regional Medical Center VERNAL, UT | $18,739 | — | 5824% |
| Warren General Hospital WARREN, PA | $5,403 | — | 5100% |
| WTH Henry County Hospital , TN | $17,828 | — | 4409% |
| Mena Hospital Commission dba Mena Regional Health System , AR | $13,840 | $8,304 | 4275% |
| Brownfield Regional Medical Center Brownfield, TX | $11,774 | — | 4224% |
| Sidney Regional Medical Center Sidney, NE | $13,545 | — | 4097% |
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About Diagnostic Laparo Separate Procedure
CPT code 49320 refers to diagnostic laparo separate procedure (billing description: "Diag laparo separate proc"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $316 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $316 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
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- 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.