Price Checker / CPT 67010
How much does Partial Removal Of Eye Fluid cost?
CPT 67010 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is roughly 8.2x the fair price. This is well above fair — push back or dispute it.
Fair price
$700–$1,400
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,950
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$1,750
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $8,636 is $7,586 over the fair price (about 8.2x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Partial Removal Of Eye Fluid
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll County Memorial Hospital CARROLLTON, KY | $12,993 | $7,796 | 2675% |
| Baptist Health Medical Center-Arkadelphia ARKADELPHIA, AR | $6,458 | $1,615 | 1279% |
| Baptist Health Medical Center-Heber Springs HEBER SPRINGS, AR | $6,458 | $1,615 | 1279% |
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About Partial Removal Of Eye Fluid
CPT code 67010 refers to partial removal of eye fluid (billing description: "Partial removal of eye fluid"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $468 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $468 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.