Price Checker / CPT 61548
How much does Removal Of Pituitary Gland cost?
CPT 61548 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is about 2x the fair price. You have grounds to ask for a reduction.
Fair price
$2,950–$3,450
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,350
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$4,300
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $6,486 is $3,286 over the fair price (about 2x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Removal Of Pituitary Gland
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Falls Hospital LITTLE FALLS, ME | $6,486 | — | 336% |
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About Removal Of Pituitary Gland
CPT code 61548 refers to removal of pituitary gland (billing description: "Removal of pituitary gland"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $1,487 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $1,487 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.