Price Checker / CPT 52276
How much does Cystoscopy And Treatment cost?
CPT 52276 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 36x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$350–$700
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,100
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$880
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $19,290 is $18,760 over the fair price (about 36x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Cystoscopy And Treatment
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Purchase Medical Center MAYFIELD, KY | $36,287 | — | 15442% |
| Georgetown Community Hospital GEORGETOWN, KY | $24,584 | — | 10430% |
| Union Hospital Terre Haute Terre Haute, IN | $23,563 | — | 9992% |
| Dallas County Hospital PERRY, IA | $7,785 | $5,060 | 3234% |
| Kansas Spine & Specialty Hospital , KS | $4,233 | — | 918% |
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About Cystoscopy And Treatment
CPT code 52276 refers to cystoscopy and treatment (billing description: "Cystoscopy and treatment"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $233 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $233 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.