Price Checker / CPT 50541
How much does Laparo Ablate Renal Cyst cost?
CPT 50541 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 17x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$1,250–$2,450
What this should cost
With insurance
~$4,800
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$3,050
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $30,868 is $29,018 over the fair price (about 17x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Laparo Ablate Renal Cyst
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 | $30,868 | — | 2720% |
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About Laparo Ablate Renal Cyst
CPT code 50541 refers to laparo ablate renal cyst (billing description: "Laparo ablate renal cyst"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $821 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $821 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.