Price Checker / CPT 36836
How much does Prq Av Fstl Crtj Uxtr 1 Acs cost?
CPT 36836 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is about 2x the fair price. You have grounds to ask for a reduction.
Fair price
$15,300–$18,000
What this should cost
With insurance
~$7,350
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$22,500
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $33,313 is $16,613 over the fair price (about 2x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Prq Av Fstl Crtj Uxtr 1 Acs
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Health Damariscotta, ME | — | — | 1237% |
| Waldo County General Hospital Belfast, ME | — | — | 998% |
| Stephens Memorial Hospital Norway, ME | — | — | 928% |
| St. Christopher's Hospital For Children Philadelphia, PA | $85,888 | — | 681% |
| MaineHealth - Memorial Hospital North Conway, NH | — | — | 657% |
| Phoenixville Hospital Phoenixville, PA | $54,093 | — | 560% |
| Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital Tacoma, WA | — | — | 539% |
| KINGS MILLS HOSPITAL Mason, OH | $45,353 | — | 465% |
| WEST HOSPITAL Cincinnati, OH | $45,353 | — | 465% |
| UPMC Northwest Seneca, PA | $49,322 | — | 422% |
| Parrish Medical Center Titusville, FL | $40,219 | — | 376% |
| LOURDES HOSPITAL Paducah, KY | $55,747 | — | 375% |
| Deaconess Gibson Hospital Princeton, IN | — | — | 372% |
| USA Health Providence Hospital Mobile, AL | $24,479 | — | 205% |
| Kona Community Hospital KEALAKEKUA, HI | — | — | 201% |
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About Prq Av Fstl Crtj Uxtr 1 Acs
CPT code 36836 refers to prq av fstl crtj uxtr 1 acs (billing description: "Prq av fstl crtj uxtr 1 acs"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $314 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $8,033 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.