Price Checker / CPT 61710
How much does Revise Circulation To Head cost?
CPT 61710 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 17x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$3,550–$4,200
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,450
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$5,250
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $65,678 is $61,778 over the fair price (about 17x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Revise Circulation To Head
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas Overland Park, KS | $65,678 | — | 2751% |
| Children's Mercy Kansas City Adele Hall Campus Kansas City, MO | $65,678 | — | 2751% |
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About Revise Circulation To Head
CPT code 61710 refers to revise circulation to head (billing description: "Revise circulation to head"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $2,073 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $2,073 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.