Price Checker / CPT G0439
How much does "ppps cost?
CPT G0439 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is a bit above the fair range. It may be worth asking for the cash/self-pay rate.
Fair price
$190
What this should cost
With insurance
~$440
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$240
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $225 is $35 over the fair price.
What hospitals charge for "ppps
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houlton Regional Hospital HOULTON, ME | $279 | $279 | 103% |
| Barnes-Kasson County Hospital SUSQUEHANNA, PA | $171 | $120 | 24% |
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About "ppps
CPT code G0439 refers to "ppps (billing description: ""Ppps"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $138 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $4 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.