Price Checker / CPT 62282
How much does Treat Spinal Canal Lesion cost?
CPT 62282 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 21x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$1,250–$1,450
What this should cost
With insurance
~$187,900
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$1,800
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $28,437 is $27,087 over the fair price (about 21x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Treat Spinal Canal Lesion
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkland Health Center - Bonne Terre BONNE TERRE, MO | $77,585 | $46,551 | 22562% |
| Dimmit Regional Hospital Carrizo Springs, TX | $7,725 | — | 2066% |
| North Central Bronx Bronx, NY | — | — | -100% |
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About Treat Spinal Canal Lesion
CPT code 62282 refers to treat spinal canal lesion (billing description: "Treat spinal canal lesion"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $130 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $342 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.