Price Checker / CPT 61736
How much does Litt Icr 1 Traj 1 Smpl Les cost?
CPT 61736 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 52x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$1,700–$3,400
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,900
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$4,250
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $132,622 is $130,072 over the fair price (about 52x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Litt Icr 1 Traj 1 Smpl Les
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 Memorial Hermann Hospital , TX | $190,903 | — | 16622% |
| Duncan Regional Hospital Duncan, OK | — | — | 8964% |
| Jefferson County Hospital Waurika, OK | — | — | 8964% |
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About Litt Icr 1 Traj 1 Smpl Les
CPT code 61736 refers to litt icr 1 traj 1 smpl les (billing description: "Litt icr 1 traj 1 smpl les"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $1,142 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $1,142 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.