Price Checker / CPT 97607
How much does Neg Prs Wnd Thr Ndme<=50sqcm cost?
CPT 97607 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is about 2.7x the fair price. You have grounds to ask for a reduction.
Fair price
$550–$600
What this should cost
With insurance
~$106,600
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$750
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $1,588 is $1,008 over the fair price (about 2.7x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Neg Prs Wnd Thr Ndme<=50sqcm
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kearny County Hospital Lakin, KS | $2,228 | — | 476% |
| Leahi Hospital , HI | $947 | — | 158% |
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About Neg Prs Wnd Thr Ndme<=50sqcm
CPT code 97607 refers to neg prs wnd thr ndme<=50sqcm (billing description: "Neg prs wnd thr ndme<=50sqcm"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $19 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $367 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.