Price Checker / CPT 53200
How much does Biopsy Of Urethra cost?
CPT 53200 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 165x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$250–$500
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,800
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$630
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $62,708 is $62,328 over the fair price (about 165x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Biopsy Of Urethra
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 | $81,781 | $36,802 | 49166% |
| John Muir Health Concord Medical Center , CA | $81,781 | $36,802 | 49166% |
| John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center , CA | $81,781 | $36,802 | 49166% |
| Pemiscot Memorial Health Systems , MO | $5,486 | $3,840 | 3205% |
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About Biopsy Of Urethra
CPT code 53200 refers to biopsy of urethra (billing description: "Biopsy of urethra"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $128 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $166 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
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- 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.