Price Checker / CPT 19286
How much does Perq Dev Breast Add Ultrasound Imag cost?
CPT 19286 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 200x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$1,050–$1,250
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,250
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$1,550
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $230,403 is $229,253 over the fair price (about 200x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Perq Dev Breast Add 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flowers Hospital Dothan, AL | $320,686 | — | 100611% |
| John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center , CA | $140,120 | $63,054 | 48794% |
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About Perq Dev Breast Add Ultrasound Imag
CPT code 19286 refers to perq dev breast add ultrasound imag (billing description: "Perq dev breast add us imag"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $36 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $287 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.