Price Checker / CPT G0343
How much does Laparotomy Islet Cell Transp cost?
CPT G0343 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 11x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$3,650–$4,300
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,050
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$5,400
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $43,834 is $39,834 over the fair price (about 11x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Laparotomy Islet Cell Transp
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schneck Medical Center SEYMOUR, IN | — | — | 4644% |
| Children's Hospital Medical Center Cincinnati, OH | $32,400 | — | 2785% |
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About Laparotomy Islet Cell Transp
CPT code G0343 refers to laparotomy islet cell transp (billing description: "Laparotomy islet cell transp"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $1,165 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $1,165 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
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- 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.