Price Checker / CPT 49323
How much does Laparo Drain Lymphocele cost?
CPT 49323 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 9.7x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$2,250–$2,650
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,600
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$3,300
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $23,765 is $21,315 over the fair price (about 9.7x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Laparo Drain Lymphocele
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doylestown Health , PA | $23,765 | — | 2850% |
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About Laparo Drain Lymphocele
CPT code 49323 refers to laparo drain lymphocele (billing description: "Laparo drain lymphocele"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $604 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $604 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.