Removing a bladder tumor through a cystoscope: small (52234), medium (52235) or large (52240). What Medicare pays in each setting, in every state, and where it costs less.
Removing a bladder tumor through a cystoscope: small (52234), medium (52235) or large (52240).
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Medicare's 2026 national price for bladder tumor removal is $1,978 at surgery center; $3,856 at hospital outpatient. Prices vary by area; private insurance usually pays more.
Usually at surgery center ($1,978) rather than hospital outpatient ($3,856), about $1,878 less for the same service at Medicare's national rates.
These are Medicare's payment rates, a public benchmark for a fair price. What you pay depends on your insurance, deductible and the provider. Ask for a written estimate before you book; if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you are entitled to a Good Faith Estimate.