Price Checker / CPT Q4152
How much does Dermapure 1 Square Cm cost?
CPT Q4152 · 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
$190–$380
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,200
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$480
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $3,184 is $2,894 over the fair price (about 11x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Dermapure 1 Square Cm
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| "St. Luke's Jerome Standard Charges" Jerome, ID | $7,622 | $7,622 | 5889% |
| "St. Luke's Magic Valley Standard Charges" , ID | $7,622 | $7,622 | 5889% |
| "St. Luke's Nampa Standard Charges" , ID | $7,622 | $7,622 | 5889% |
| Pomerene Hospital MILLERSBURG, OH | $7,244 | $5,795 | 5592% |
| Gadsden Regional Medical Center GADSDEN, AL | $505 | $61 | 296% |
| Jefferson Memorial Hospital , TN | $270 | $60 | 112% |
| Lafollette Medical Center LA FOLLETTE, TN | $270 | $85 | 112% |
| North Knoxville Medical Center , TN | $270 | $60 | 112% |
| Turkey Creek Medical Center , TN | $270 | $60 | 112% |
| Tennova Healthcare - Clarksville CLARKSVILLE, TN | $149 | $31 | 17% |
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About Dermapure 1 Square Cm
CPT code Q4152 refers to dermapure 1 square cm (billing description: "Dermapure 1 square cm"). 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.