Removal Of Growth Of Leg And/or Ankle Tendon Lining Or Capsule in New York

New York Pricing in Context

In New York, CPT code 27630 (Removal Of Growth Of Leg And/or Ankle Tendon Lining Or Capsule) carries an average Medicare payment of $408.55 — 2% below the national benchmark of $415.66. 23 providers across the state submitted claims for this procedure in 2023, performing 28 total services. Individual payments in NY ranged from N/A at the low end to N/A at the high end, reflecting differences in provider setting (office vs. facility), modifiers, and the specific geographic locality code applied within the state.

The average billed charge in New York is $3,170.58, which is the figure uninsured patients would most likely encounter before any negotiation or charity discount. Medicare, by statute, only reimburses the allowed amount — the balance between billed and paid is written off under provider participation agreements. Insured patients generally pay a negotiated rate that falls between these two figures; the exact amount depends on plan design, deductible status, and in-network participation. Because New York sits below the national Medicare average, commercial rates in the state may also run lower than the US median.

Using RAND 2024 commercial-to-Medicare ratios for Musculoskeletal Surgery procedures, the estimated commercial insurance price in New York lands near $1,281.39, with self-pay cash prices typically around $1,256.33. Before scheduling, patients can request a Good Faith Estimate under the No Surprises Act, compare cash rates from hospital Machine-Readable Files, and confirm whether the provider is in-network with their specific plan. This page presents CMS reference data for informational use; it does not constitute medical or financial advice.