Price Checker / CPT 35840
How much does Explore Abdominal Vessels cost?
CPT 35840 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 11x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$2,950–$3,450
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,900
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$4,300
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $36,357 is $33,157 over the fair price (about 11x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Explore Abdominal Vessels
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sovah Health - Martinsville , VA | $36,357 | — | 3137% |
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About Explore Abdominal Vessels
CPT code 35840 refers to explore abdominal vessels (billing description: "Explore abdominal vessels"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $1,123 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $1,123 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.