Price Checker / CPT 56501
How much does Destroy Vulva Lesions Sim cost?
CPT 56501 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 110x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$280–$560
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,500
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$700
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $46,104 is $45,684 over the fair price (about 110x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Destroy Vulva Lesions Sim
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 | $85,298 | $38,384 | 45997% |
| John Muir Health Concord Medical Center , CA | $85,298 | $38,384 | 45997% |
| John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center , CA | $85,298 | $38,384 | 45997% |
| Stony Brook Southampton Hospital , NY | $6,735 | — | 40992% |
| UPMC Magee , PA | $8,750 | $7,000 | 4629% |
| Pemiscot Memorial Health Systems , MO | $5,248 | $3,674 | 2736% |
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About Destroy Vulva Lesions Sim
CPT code 56501 refers to destroy vulva lesions sim (billing description: "Destroy vulva lesions sim"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $120 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $185 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.