Price Checker / CPT 68811
How much does Probe Nasolacrimal Duct cost?
CPT 68811 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 15x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$180–$350
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,650
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$440
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $3,959 is $3,689 over the fair price (about 15x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Probe Nasolacrimal Duct
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Seattle Children's" , WA | $8,253 | $8,253 | 6920% |
| Bradley County Medical Center WARREN, AR | $3,625 | — | 2983% |
| Queens Hospital Center Jamaica, NY | — | — | -100% |
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About Probe Nasolacrimal Duct
CPT code 68811 refers to probe nasolacrimal duct (billing description: "Probe nasolacrimal duct"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $118 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $118 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.