Price Checker / CPT 36904
How much does Thrmbc/nfs Dialysis Circuit cost?
CPT 36904 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is about 2.6x the fair price. You have grounds to ask for a reduction.
Fair price
$6,600–$7,750
What this should cost
With insurance
~$143,500
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$9,700
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $18,387 is $11,187 over the fair price (about 2.6x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Thrmbc/nfs Dialysis Circuit
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 Southampton Hospital , NY | $43,821 | — | 4268% |
| Stony Brook University Hospital , NY | $17,534 | — | 4268% |
| San Leandro Hospital San Leandro, CA | $20,323 | — | 1067% |
| Wayne Memorial Hospital HONESDALE, GA | $11,519 | — | 850% |
| Dardanelle Regional Medical Center Dardanelle, AR | $12,632 | — | 626% |
| Ocean Springs Hospital , MS | $15,331 | — | 433% |
| Wilcox Medical Center Lihue, HI | $7,547 | — | 268% |
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About Thrmbc/nfs Dialysis Circuit
CPT code 36904 refers to thrmbc/nfs dialysis circuit (billing description: "Thrmbc/nfs dialysis circuit"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $321 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $1,741 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.