Price Checker / CPT 88331
How much does Path Consltj Surgery 1 Blk 1spc cost?
CPT 88331 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is in line with what this normally costs. No need to dispute.
Fair price
$440–$520
What this should cost
With insurance
~$730
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$650
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What hospitals charge for Path Consltj Surgery 1 Blk 1spc
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Barnabas Behavioral Health Center TOMS RIVER, NJ | $208 | — | 114% |
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About Path Consltj Surgery 1 Blk 1spc
CPT code 88331 refers to path consltj surgery 1 blk 1spc (billing description: "Path consltj surg 1 blk 1spc"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $97 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $97 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.