Price Checker / CPT Q4184
How much does Cellesta Or Duo Per Sq Cm cost?
CPT Q4184 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 56x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$190–$380
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,100
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$480
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $16,328 is $16,038 over the fair price (about 56x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Cellesta Or Duo Per Sq 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Hospital District BENTON, IL | $16,328 | $12,246 | 12731% |
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About Cellesta Or Duo Per Sq Cm
CPT code Q4184 refers to cellesta or duo per sq cm (billing description: "Cellesta or duo per sq 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.