Rem odontogen cyst > 1.25 cm
Surgical removal of large dental cysts ranges from $1,394 at surgery centers to $3,243 at hospital outpatient facilities, making bill verification essential given this potential difference of $1,849 depending on care setting.
About the analyst
Michael Glenn reviews CMS datasets and drug pricing at BillRazor Research. He focuses on NADAC acquisition costs and procedure coding accuracy. Expertise: drug pricing, NADAC data, CPT coding.
This procedure involves surgically removing a large tooth-related cyst (over 1.25 cm) from the jaw or surrounding oral tissues. Patients typically need this when they have significant cysts that develop around impacted wisdom teeth or from infected tooth roots. Medicare reimbursement for D7451 averages $245, though actual charges can vary significantly between oral surgery practices and hospital outpatient departments.
Non-facility rate
$99
Office setting benchmark
Data sources
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23 data points
Key insights for HCPCS D7451
ASC vs hospital outpatient savings
$1,849Having this done at an ambulatory surgery center costs $1,394 vs $3,243 at a hospital outpatient
What this procedure costs across different settings
The same procedure can cost very different amounts depending on where it's performed. These are the Medicare-allowed amounts — what hospitals actually charge can be 3-10x higher.
| Setting | Medicare rate | vs lowest |
|---|---|---|
| Non-facility (office) | $99 | Lowest |
| Outpatient (APC) | $3,243 | +3176% |
| Ambulatory surgery (ASC) | $1,394 | +1309% |
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About this data
Rates shown are from the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS), Ambulatory Surgery Center Payment System, Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule, Durable Medical Equipment Fee Schedule, and CMS Inpatient Prospective Payment System (DRG weights). Regional adjustments use CMS Geographic Practice Cost Indices (GPCI). Hospital charges are from CMS Hospital Price Transparency machine-readable files. All data is publicly available under federal law (45 CFR Part 180).
This data is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical or financial advice. Actual costs depend on insurance coverage, negotiated rates, and individual circumstances.
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Data: Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, CMS Inpatient PPS (IPPS), Outpatient PPS (OPPS), ASC Payment System, Clinical Lab Fee Schedule (CLFS), National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC). FY 2024 data. All publicly available from CMS.
Methodology: Facility rate applies when the procedure is performed in a hospital or ASC. Non-facility rate applies in a physician office. GPCI adjustments reflect regional cost-of-living differences.
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