Price Checker / CPT 56515
How much does Destroy Vulva Lesion/s Compl cost?
CPT 56515 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is roughly 11x the fair price. This is well above fair — push back or dispute it.
Fair price
$410–$820
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,650
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$1,050
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $6,499 is $5,879 over the fair price (about 11x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Destroy Vulva Lesion/s Compl
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Regional Medical Center TROY, AL | $12,000 | $2,100 | 4292% |
| Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Center, Inc. Salem, KY | — | — | 265% |
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About Destroy Vulva Lesion/s Compl
CPT code 56515 refers to destroy vulva lesion/s compl (billing description: "Destroy vulva lesion/s compl"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $190 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $273 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.