Price Checker / CPT 19285
How much does Perq Dev Breast 1st Ultrasound Imag cost?
CPT 19285 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is about above the fair price. You have grounds to ask for a reduction.
Fair price
$1,450–$1,700
What this should cost
With insurance
~$103,500
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$2,150
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $2,741 is $1,141 over the fair price.
What hospitals charge for Perq Dev Breast 1st Ultrasound Imag
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Elizabeth Hospital Fort Morgan, CO | $4,723 | — | 3528% |
| Iroquois Memorial Hospital WATSEKA, IL | $1,894 | $1,326 | 441% |
| Mid Coast Medical Center - Trinity Trinity, TX | $1,605 | — | 358% |
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About Perq Dev Breast 1st Ultrasound Imag
CPT code 19285 refers to perq dev breast 1st ultrasound imag (billing description: "Perq dev breast 1st us imag"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $72 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $350 in a doctor's office.
The Medicare rate is the closest thing to an objective "what this work is actually worth." A fair cash price for the uninsured is generally 1.5–3x that rate. Hospital sticker (gross) charges are often far higher — but almost nobody actually pays them.
What to do if you were overcharged
- 1Send us your bill — we'll identify this code and compare it against the rates shown above.
- 2Get a dispute letter — citing the Medicare rate and your hospital's own published pricing data.
- 3We negotiate for you — 25% of savings, no savings = no fee.