Price Checker / CPT 49400
How much does Air Injection Into Abdomen cost?
CPT 49400 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is about 2x the fair price. You have grounds to ask for a reduction.
Fair price
$520–$610
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,450
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$760
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $1,159 is $589 over the fair price (about 2x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Air Injection Into Abdomen
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Springs Hospital , MS | $1,159 | — | 6058% |
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About Air Injection Into Abdomen
CPT code 49400 refers to air injection into abdomen (billing description: "Air injection into abdomen"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $78 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $151 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.