Price Checker / CPT 64461
How much does Pvb Thoracic Single Injection Site cost?
CPT 64461 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 39x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$220–$450
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,200
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$560
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $13,209 is $12,869 over the fair price (about 39x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Pvb Thoracic Single Injection Site
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 | $20,925 | — | 50713% |
| UPMC Altoona ALTOONA, PA | $5,492 | $4,394 | 3570% |
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About Pvb Thoracic Single Injection Site
CPT code 64461 refers to pvb thoracic single injection site (billing description: "Pvb thoracic single inj site"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $72 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $150 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.