Price Checker / CPT Q4148
How much does Neox Neox Rt Or Clarix Cord cost?
CPT Q4148 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 35x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$190–$380
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,550
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$480
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $10,217 is $9,927 over the fair price (about 35x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Neox Neox Rt Or Clarix Cord
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ochsner St. Mary MORGAN CITY, LA | $15,475 | $2,321 | 12060% |
| Ochsner Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital , LA | $15,104 | $7,099 | 11768% |
| Morristown-Hamblen Hospital Association MORRISTOWN, TN | $9,975 | $4,988 | 7738% |
| Ochsner Specialty Hospital , MS | $8,511 | $8,511 | 6588% |
| Northwest Health - Porter VALPARAISO, IN | $2,021 | $546 | 1488% |
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About Neox Neox Rt Or Clarix Cord
CPT code Q4148 refers to neox neox rt or clarix cord (billing description: "Neox neox rt or clarix cord"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $127 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $127 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.