Price Checker / CPT 95873
How much does Guide Nerv Destr Elec Stim cost?
CPT 95873 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 36x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$270–$320
What this should cost
With insurance
~$270
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$400
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $10,896 is $10,596 over the fair price (about 36x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Guide Nerv Destr Elec Stim
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franciscan Health Carmel , IN | $10,896 | $2,757 | 14209% |
| Franciscan Health Orthopedic-Carmel , IN | $10,896 | $2,866 | 14209% |
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About Guide Nerv Destr Elec Stim
CPT code 95873 refers to guide nerv destr elec stim (billing description: "Guide nerv destr elec stim"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $76 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $76 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.