21616
HCPCSRemoval of rib and nerves
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Based on the latest published hospital price files, code 21616 (Removal of rib and nerves) appears at 6 hospitals with disclosed cash prices from $50.96 to $50.96. This is public hospital price transparency data, not a guaranteed estimate of your bill.
Published-price availability
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list this service without a published price
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code 21616 cash price1 disclosed · 1 hospital
$50.96median ~$50.96$50.96
6 prices shown.
| Service | Hospital | Code | List price | Cash price | Negotiated range | Allowed (median) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of rib and nerves Outpatient | Endeavor Health Edward Hospital | 21616 HCPCS | — | — | $2,696 – $12,527 | — | |
| Removal of rib and nerves Outpatient | University of Chicago Medical Center | 21616 HCPCS | — | — | — | — | |
| Removal of rib and nerves Outpatient | Corewell Health Lakeland Watervliet Hospital | 21616 HCPCS | — | — | $7,308 – $10,963 | — | |
| MACROSCOPIC PARASITE-PARASITE Inpatient & outpatient | Beacon Plainwell | 21616 CDM | $104 | $50.96 | $104 – $104 | — | |
| EXC 1ST&/CRV RIB W/SYMPTH Outpatient | Atrium Health Mercy | 21616 CPT | — | — | $658 – $807 | — | |
| EXC 1ST&/CRV RIB W/SYMPTH Inpatient & outpatient | Atrium Health Union | 21616 CPT | — | — | $631 – $807 | — |
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- List price
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- Negotiated rate
- A rate for a specific insurer and plan; your share depends on your benefits.
- Allowed amount
- A historical reference for what was actually allowed, where disclosed.
Hospitals that publish 21616 prices
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Code 21616: frequently asked
- What does code 21616 cost?
- Across the published hospital price files, the disclosed cash price for 21616 ranges from $50.96 to $50.96. This is public hospital price transparency data, not a guaranteed estimate of your bill.
- Will this be my final bill?
- Actual patient responsibility may vary based on your insurance plan, deductible, coinsurance, network status, diagnosis, setting, bundled services, clinical circumstances, and hospital billing practices.
- What is code 21616?
- 21616 is the billing code hospitals use to identify "Removal of rib and nerves" on their published price files. We use it to line up the same service across different hospitals.
- Why do prices for this code differ between hospitals?
- Each hospital sets its own prices and negotiates separately with each insurer, so the disclosed price for the same code can vary widely from one hospital to another — and even between plans at a single hospital. Comparing the published figures is what this page is for; a difference does not by itself mean one hospital is better or worse.
- What this page is not
- It is not a quote, a guarantee, or medical advice. It shows what hospitals have published for this code, so you can compare and ask informed questions — your actual cost depends on your insurance, the exact services performed, and the care setting.