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Cost Guide 37609 · Surgery

How much does Tie off temporal artery and biopsy cost?

Medicare pays $188.

By Kevin Nyk , Medical Billing Analyst · ·
Data from CMS files published FY 2024 CMS IPPS. Refreshed weekly.
About the analyst

Kevin Nyk analyzes hospital pricing data at BillRazor Research. He specializes in Medicare reimbursement patterns and chargemaster pricing across U.S. hospitals. Expertise: hospital pricing, Medicare rates, chargemaster analysis.

4 care settings compared
CMS Medicare benchmark data
Updated 2026-04-03
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Medicare rateAverage chargeHigh end$0$1.8K
$1.6K
Above average
Average hospital charge vs. benchmarks: $189 (Medicare rate) · $1.6K (Average charge)
$189
Medicare rate
$708
ASC rate
$1,620
Avg hospital charge
$1,431
Price spread
Rate comparison — Tie off temporal artery and biopsy
Non-facility$99Medicare facility$189ASC rate$708Hospital outpatient$1.6KAvg chargemaster$1.6K$1.5K difference between lowest and highest rate
Research suggests 49–80% of hospital bills contain errors. Our system checks every line item against Medicare benchmarks.

Cost by care setting

Setting Medicare rate
Hospital outpatient (facility) $189
Physician office (non-facility) $99
Ambulatory surgery center $708
Hospital outpatient (APC) $1,620

What affects the cost?

How to save on Tie off temporal artery and biopsy

  • 1 Ask for an ASC (ambulatory surgery center) option — often 40–60% cheaper than hospital outpatient
  • 2 Request a written cost estimate before scheduling
  • 3 Verify that all providers (surgeon, anesthesiologist, pathologist) are in-network
  • 4 Ask about bundled pricing that includes facility, surgeon, and anesthesia
Rates shown are from the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and CMS IPPS. BillRazor compares your bill against these data sources. See how it works →

FAQ — Tie off temporal artery and biopsy cost

What is a fair price for Ligation/bx temporal artery?
Medicare pays $188 for Ligation/bx temporal artery (37609). This is the government benchmark rate. A fair price for commercially insured or cash-pay patients is typically 1.2–2.5x the Medicare rate, or roughly $226–$472.
How can I lower my cost for Ligation/bx temporal artery?
To lower your cost: (1) Compare prices at multiple facilities — use the comparison data on this page. (2) Ask about ASC (surgery center) options, which are often 40–60% cheaper. (3) Request cash-pay pricing upfront. (4) After receiving a bill, review each line item against Medicare benchmarks. Research suggests 49–80% of hospital bills contain errors.

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Data: Federal physician fee schedules, hospital payment data, surgery center rates, lab fee schedules, and drug pricing data. FY 2024. All publicly available from federal sources.

Methodology: Rates shown are national Medicare reimbursement rates by care setting. Price ranges reflect variation across hospitals reporting the same procedure code. Metro prices are averaged from hospital-level chargemaster data reported to CMS.

This information is for educational purposes only and is not medical, financial, or legal advice. Actual costs depend on your insurance and provider. We recommend verifying costs directly with your provider. Full methodology · Terms of use

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