Price Checker / CPT 52649
How much does Prostate Laser Enucleation cost?
CPT 52649 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 54x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$990–$1,950
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,750
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$2,450
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $78,401 is $76,951 over the fair price (about 54x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Prostate Laser Enucleation
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley View Medical Center FORT MOHAVE, AZ | $100,033 | — | 15126% |
| Memorial Medical Center PORT LAVACA, NM | $78,763 | — | 11888% |
| Rutherford Regional Health System , NC | $56,406 | — | 8485% |
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About Prostate Laser Enucleation
CPT code 52649 refers to prostate laser enucleation (billing description: "Prostate laser enucleation"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $657 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $657 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.