Price Checker / CPT G0514
How much does "prolong Prev Svcs cost?
CPT G0514 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 74x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$110–$130
What this should cost
With insurance
~$210
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$160
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $8,871 is $8,751 over the fair price (about 74x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for "prolong Prev Svcs
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine and Joint Hospital Tyler, TX | — | — | 13590% |
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About "prolong Prev Svcs
CPT code G0514 refers to "prolong prev svcs (billing description: ""Prolong prev svcs"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $65 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $2 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.