Price Checker / CPT 62273
How much does Injection Epidural Patch cost?
CPT 62273 · 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
$260–$520
What this should cost
With insurance
~$78,300
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$650
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $6,596 is $6,206 over the fair price (about 17x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Injection Epidural Patch
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Down East Community Hospital Machias, ME | $16,061 | — | 8444% |
| UPMC Bedford , PA | $5,570 | $4,456 | 3138% |
| Lincoln Medical Center FAYETTEVILLE, TN | $2,861 | $1,356 | 1563% |
| UM Shore Medical Center at Easton Easton, MD | $1,894 | — | 1001% |
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About Injection Epidural Patch
CPT code 62273 refers to injection epidural patch (billing description: "Inject epidural patch"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $102 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $172 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.