Price Checker / CPT 64517
How much does N Block Injection Hypogas Plxs cost?
CPT 64517 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 192x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$300–$610
What this should cost
With insurance
~$158,200
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$760
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $88,406 is $87,946 over the fair price (about 192x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for N Block Injection Hypogas Plxs
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newman Regional Health Emporia, KS | $88,406 | — | 34785% |
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About N Block Injection Hypogas Plxs
CPT code 64517 refers to n block injection hypogas plxs (billing description: "N block inj hypogas plxs"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $114 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $203 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.