Price Checker / CPT 49421
How much does Ins Tun Ip Cath For Dial Opn cost?
CPT 49421 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 35x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$310–$620
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,050
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$780
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $16,413 is $15,943 over the fair price (about 35x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Ins Tun Ip Cath For Dial Opn
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence General Hospital Lawrence, MA | $57,793 | — | 27070% |
| Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center Hartsville, SC | $17,618 | — | 8421% |
| Monroe Hospital BLOOMINGTON, IN | $14,314 | $4,074 | 6823% |
| Jackson Park Hospital Chicago, IL | $11,790 | — | 5602% |
| Clifton Springs Hospital and Clinic CLIFTON SPRINGS, NY | $8,667 | $5,633 | 4092% |
| Dardanelle Regional Medical Center Dardanelle, AR | $8,479 | — | 4001% |
| Sanford Chamberlain Medical Center Chamberlain, SD | $6,717 | — | 2824% |
| Stephens County Hospital TOCCOA, GA | $5,923 | $3,554 | 2765% |
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About Ins Tun Ip Cath For Dial Opn
CPT code 49421 refers to ins tun ip cath for dial opn (billing description: "Ins tun ip cath for dial opn"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $207 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $207 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.