Price Checker / CPT 99306
How much does 1st Nf Care High Mdm 50 cost?
CPT 99306 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is about above the fair price. You have grounds to ask for a reduction.
Fair price
$250
What this should cost
With insurance
~$580
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$310
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $328 is $78 over the fair price.
What hospitals charge for 1st Nf Care High Mdm 50
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindner Center of Hope MASON, OH | $350 | — | 76% |
| Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $306 | $245 | 58% |
Were you billed for this procedure?
Send us your bill and we'll compare every line item against Medicare rates and your hospital's published prices. Free review, no obligation.
About 1st Nf Care High Mdm 50
CPT code 99306 refers to 1st nf care high mdm 50 (billing description: "1st nf care high mdm 50"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $163 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $193 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.