Price Checker / CPT 63170
How much does Incise Spinal Cord Tract(s) cost?
CPT 63170 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 236x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$2,400–$2,850
What this should cost
With insurance
~$6,700
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$3,550
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $626,463 is $623,813 over the fair price (about 236x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Incise Spinal Cord Tract(s)
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 | — | — | 39645% |
| UVA Health Prince William Medical Center , VA | — | — | 39645% |
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About Incise Spinal Cord Tract(s)
CPT code 63170 refers to incise spinal cord tract(s) (billing description: "Incise spinal cord tract(s)"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $1,576 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $1,576 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.