Price Checker / CPT 51045
How much does Incise Bladder/drain Ureter cost?
CPT 51045 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is in line with what this normally costs. No need to dispute.
Fair price
$680–$1,350
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,750
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$1,700
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $1,122 is $122 over the fair price.
What hospitals charge for Incise Bladder/drain Ureter
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARAGA COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL L' ANSE, MI | $2,562 | $2,562 | 461% |
| Riceland Medical Center RHC Winnie, TX | $804 | — | 44% |
| Woodhull Medical Center Brooklyn, NY | — | — | -100% |
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About Incise Bladder/drain Ureter
CPT code 51045 refers to incise bladder/drain ureter (billing description: "Incise bladder/drain ureter"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $457 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $457 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.