Price Checker / CPT 66982
How much does Xcapsl Ctrc Rmvl Cplx Without Ecp cost?
CPT 66982 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is about 3.1x the fair price. You have grounds to ask for a reduction.
Fair price
$2,900–$3,400
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,100
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$4,250
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $9,680 is $6,530 over the fair price (about 3.1x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Xcapsl Ctrc Rmvl Cplx Without Ecp
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown Community Hospital GEORGETOWN, KY | $18,188 | — | 2784% |
| Ashley Regional Medical Center VERNAL, UT | $14,256 | — | 2161% |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BRENHAM Brenham, TX | — | — | 1880% |
| Baptist Health Medical Center-Arkadelphia ARKADELPHIA, AR | $8,184 | $2,046 | 1198% |
| Baptist Health Medical Center-Heber Springs HEBER SPRINGS, AR | $8,184 | $2,046 | 1198% |
| Heart of Texas Healthcare System , TX | $6,661 | — | 1179% |
| Margaret Mary Health , OH | $7,721 | — | 1124% |
| Bradley County Medical Center WARREN, AR | $6,004 | — | 852% |
| Jennie M Melham Memorial Medical Center BROKEN BOW, NE | $5,439 | — | 763% |
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About Xcapsl Ctrc Rmvl Cplx Without Ecp
CPT code 66982 refers to xcapsl ctrc rmvl cplx without ecp (billing description: "Xcapsl ctrc rmvl cplx wo ecp"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $631 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $631 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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- 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.