Price Checker / CPT 51700
How much does Irrigation Of Bladder cost?
CPT 51700 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 59x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$120–$230
What this should cost
With insurance
~$87,400
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$290
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $10,574 is $10,394 over the fair price (about 59x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Irrigation Of Bladder
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Shore University Hospital MANHASSET, NY | — | $4,595 | 18509% |
| Parkland Health Center - Bonne Terre BONNE TERRE, MO | $13,396 | $8,037 | 17039% |
| Parkland Health Center FARMINGTON, MO | $13,152 | $7,891 | 16727% |
| Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital SULLIVAN, MO | $13,101 | $7,861 | 16662% |
| Chilton Medical Center POMPTON PLAINS, NJ | $11,813 | $325 | 15014% |
| Glen Cove Hospital , NY | — | $4,595 | 14645% |
| Huntington Hospital PASADENA, NY | — | $4,595 | 14381% |
| Long Island Jewish Forest Hills , NY | — | $4,595 | 14381% |
| Long Island Jewish Valley Stream , NY | — | $4,595 | 14381% |
| Mather Hospital , NY | — | $4,595 | 14381% |
| South Shore University Hospital , NY | — | $4,595 | 14381% |
| Syosset Hospital , NY | — | $4,595 | 14381% |
| The Christ Hospital Inpatient Psychiatry , OH | $9,902 | $5,431 | 12569% |
| The Christ Hospital Inpatient Rehab , OH | $9,902 | $5,431 | 12569% |
| The Christ Hospital Liberty , OH | $9,902 | $5,431 | 12569% |
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About Irrigation Of Bladder
CPT code 51700 refers to irrigation of bladder (billing description: "Irrigation of bladder"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $26 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $78 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.