Price Checker / CPT 51535
How much does Repair Of Ureter Lesion cost?
CPT 51535 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 108x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$1,050–$2,100
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,150
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$2,650
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $173,219 is $171,619 over the fair price (about 108x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Repair Of Ureter Lesion
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| UAB Medical West Bessemer, AL | $196,702 | — | 20089% |
| Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital Mooresville, NC | $149,736 | — | 19031% |
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About Repair Of Ureter Lesion
CPT code 51535 refers to repair of ureter lesion (billing description: "Repair of ureter lesion"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $704 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $704 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.