Price Checker / CPT 61864
How much does Implant Neuroelectrde Addl cost?
CPT 61864 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 83x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$390–$780
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,900
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$980
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $48,811 is $48,221 over the fair price (about 83x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Implant Neuroelectrde Addl
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Region Healthcare Hospital , MN | — | — | 25872% |
| Dunes Surgical Hospital Dakota Dunes, SD | — | — | 11593% |
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About Implant Neuroelectrde Addl
CPT code 61864 refers to implant neuroelectrde addl (billing description: "Implant neuroelectrde addl"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $259 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $259 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.