Price Checker / CPT 20704
How much does Mnl Prep&insj I-artic Rx Dev cost?
CPT 20704 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 22x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$230–$470
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,400
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$590
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $7,521 is $7,171 over the fair price (about 22x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Mnl Prep&insj I-artic Rx Dev
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Brook University Hospital , NY | $7,521 | — | 48751% |
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About Mnl Prep&insj I-artic Rx Dev
CPT code 20704 refers to mnl prep&insj i-artic rx dev (billing description: "Mnl prep&insj i-artic rx dev"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $129 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $156 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
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- 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.