Price Checker / CPT 51050
How much does Removal Of Bladder Stone cost?
CPT 51050 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 143x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$650–$1,300
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,500
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$1,650
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $139,779 is $138,799 over the fair price (about 143x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Removal Of Bladder Stone
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Muir Health Behavioral Health Center , CA | $199,783 | $89,902 | 45946% |
| John Muir Health Concord Medical Center , CA | $199,783 | $89,902 | 45946% |
| Doylestown Health , PA | $19,772 | — | 3318% |
Were you billed for this procedure?
Send us your bill and we'll compare every line item against Medicare rates and your hospital's published prices. Free review, no obligation.
About Removal Of Bladder Stone
CPT code 51050 refers to removal of bladder stone (billing description: "Removal of bladder stone"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $434 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $434 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.