Price Checker / CPT 63200
How much does Release Spinal Cord Lumbar cost?
CPT 63200 · 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
$4,650–$5,500
What this should cost
With insurance
~$7,150
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$6,900
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $421,942 is $416,842 over the fair price (about 83x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Release Spinal Cord Lumbar
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 | — | — | 40709% |
| UVA Health Prince William Medical Center , VA | — | — | 40709% |
| DOMINION HOSPITAL FALLS CHURCH, VA | — | — | 740% |
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About Release Spinal Cord Lumbar
CPT code 63200 refers to release spinal cord lumbar (billing description: "Release spinal cord lumbar"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $1,535 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $1,535 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.