Price Checker / CPT 63015
How much does Remove Spine Lamina >2 Crvcl cost?
CPT 63015 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 67x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$6,250–$7,350
What this should cost
With insurance
~$7,050
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$9,200
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $456,039 is $449,239 over the fair price (about 67x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Remove Spine Lamina >2 Crvcl
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| UVA Health Haymarket Medical Center HAYMARKET, VA | — | — | 43266% |
| UVA Health Prince William Medical Center , VA | — | — | 43266% |
| ST CHARLES HOSPITAL PORT JEFFERSON, OH | $115,190 | — | 2611% |
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About Remove Spine Lamina >2 Crvcl
CPT code 63015 refers to remove spine lamina >2 crvcl (billing description: "Remove spine lamina >2 crvcl"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $1,445 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $1,445 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.