Price Checker / CPT 49623
How much does Rmvl Ninfct Mesh Hernia Rpr cost?
CPT 49623 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 134x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$280–$550
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,450
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$690
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $56,418 is $55,998 over the fair price (about 134x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Rmvl Ninfct Mesh Hernia Rpr
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa Medical Center Milton, FL | $181,547 | — | 2156287% |
| DEFIANCE HOSPITAL Defiance, OH | $97,308 | — | 41035% |
| Centrastate Medical Center FREEHOLD, NJ | $54,614 | $10,524 | 29575% |
| Chilton Medical Center POMPTON PLAINS, NJ | $54,614 | $7,132 | 29575% |
| The Christ Hospital Inpatient Psychiatry , OH | $34,145 | $20,487 | 18453% |
| The Christ Hospital Inpatient Rehab , OH | $34,145 | $20,487 | 18453% |
| The Christ Hospital Liberty , OH | $34,145 | $20,487 | 18453% |
| The Christ Hospital , OH | $34,145 | $20,487 | 18453% |
| Fauquier Health , VA | $29,734 | — | 16056% |
| Hamilton County Public Hospital DBA Van Diest Medical Center Webster City, IA | — | — | 5219% |
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About Rmvl Ninfct Mesh Hernia Rpr
CPT code 49623 refers to rmvl ninfct mesh hernia rpr (billing description: "Rmvl ninfct mesh hernia rpr"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $184 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $184 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.