Price Checker / CPT 57511
How much does Cryocautery Of Cervix cost?
CPT 57511 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 46x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$910–$1,050
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,200
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$1,300
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $45,468 is $44,488 over the fair price (about 46x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Cryocautery Of Cervix
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 | $79,129 | $35,608 | 41536% |
| John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center , CA | $79,129 | $35,608 | 41536% |
| Adams County Regional Medical Center Seaman, OH | $19,168 | — | 9481% |
| Cumberland Healthcare Cumberland, WI | $4,444 | — | 2238% |
Were you billed for this procedure?
Send us your bill and we'll compare every line item against Medicare rates and your hospital's published prices. Free review, no obligation.
About Cryocautery Of Cervix
CPT code 57511 refers to cryocautery of cervix (billing description: "Cryocautery of cervix"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $132 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $190 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.