Price Checker / CPT 64473
How much does Lwr Xtr Fscl Pln Blk Uni Njx cost?
CPT 64473 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 14x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$620–$730
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,800
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$910
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $9,347 is $8,667 over the fair price (about 14x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Lwr Xtr Fscl Pln Blk Uni Njx
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| METROPOLITAN METHODIST San Antonio, TX | — | — | 8828% |
| NORTHEAST METHODIST San Antonio, TX | — | — | 8828% |
| McBride Orthopedic Hospital OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $4,006 | $4,006 | 2876% |
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About Lwr Xtr Fscl Pln Blk Uni Njx
CPT code 64473 refers to lwr xtr fscl pln blk uni njx (billing description: "Lwr xtr fscl pln blk uni njx"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $55 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $135 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.
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- 3We negotiate for you — 25% of savings, no savings = no fee.