Price Checker / CPT 57000
How much does Colpotomy W/exploration cost?
CPT 57000 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 12x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$270–$540
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,850
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$680
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $4,964 is $4,554 over the fair price (about 12x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Colpotomy W/exploration
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPMC Bedford , PA | $4,964 | $3,971 | 2683% |
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About Colpotomy W/exploration
CPT code 57000 refers to colpotomy w/exploration (billing description: "Colpotomy w/exploration"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $178 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $178 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.