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CPT Q4148 — Neox neox rt or clarix cord
2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule rates and hospital pricing data
$127
What Medicare pays in a hospital/ASC setting
$127
What Medicare pays in a physician's office
$7,274
Based on 30 hospital(s) in our database
What do these numbers mean?
The Medicare rateis what the federal government determines is a fair payment for this procedure. It's based on the Relative Value Unit (RVU) system, which accounts for physician work, practice expense, and malpractice cost. Hospitals and providers often charge 3-20x this amount. If your bill is significantly higher than the Medicare rate, you may have grounds to negotiate.
Hospital Charges for CPT Q4148
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHSIDE MEDICAL CENTER , VA | $27,468 | $8,240 | 21484% |
| Ochsner Acadia General Hospital , LA | $21,448 | $4,504 | 16754% |
| Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center , LA | $21,448 | $4,504 | 16754% |
| Ochsner Lafayette General Orthopedic Hospital , LA | $21,448 | $4,504 | 16754% |
| Ochsner Lafayette General Surgical Hospital , LA | $21,448 | $4,504 | 16754% |
| North Oaks Medical Center , MD | $16,301 | $253 | 12709% |
| Ochsner St. Mary , LA | $15,475 | $2,321 | 12060% |
| Ochsner Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital , LA | $15,104 | $7,099 | 11768% |
| "Children's Hospital Medical Center" , OH | $11,583 | $5,907 | 9002% |
| Morristown-Hamblen Hospital Association , TN | $9,975 | $4,988 | 7738% |
| Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge , LA | $8,511 | $2,553 | 6588% |
| Ochsner Specialty Hospital , MS | $8,511 | $8,511 | 6588% |
| Antelope Valley Medical Center , CA | $7,500 | $7,500 | 5793% |
| Northwest Health - Porter , IN | $2,021 | $546 | 1488% |
| Anaheim Regional Medical Center , CA | $1,710 | $1,710 | 1244% |
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About CPT Q4148
CPT code Q4148 refers to “Neox neox rt or clarix cord”. Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, this procedure is reimbursed at $127 in a facility (hospital or ambulatory surgery center) and $127in a non-facility (physician's office) setting.
These rates are set by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and represent what the government considers a fair payment for this service. While commercial insurance typically pays somewhat more than Medicare, many hospitals charge significantly higher amounts — sometimes 10-50x the Medicare rate.
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