Price Checker / CPT 64642
How much does Chemodenerv 1 Extremity 1-4 cost?
CPT 64642 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is roughly 4.5x the fair price. This is well above fair — push back or dispute it.
Fair price
$240–$490
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,300
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$610
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $1,677 is $1,307 over the fair price (about 4.5x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Chemodenerv 1 Extremity 1-4
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Springs Hospital , MS | $1,339 | — | 5580% |
| Hospital for Special Care New Britain, CT | $2,014 | — | 1102% |
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About Chemodenerv 1 Extremity 1-4
CPT code 64642 refers to chemodenerv 1 extremity 1-4 (billing description: "Chemodenerv 1 extremity 1-4"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $96 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $163 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.