Price Checker / CPT 76120
How much does Cine/video X-rays cost?
CPT 76120 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is roughly 6.2x the fair price. This is well above fair — push back or dispute it.
Fair price
$490–$580
What this should cost
With insurance
~$600
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$730
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $3,367 is $2,827 over the fair price (about 6.2x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Cine/video X-rays
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPMC Mercy PITTSBURGH, PA | $6,179 | $4,943 | 5341% |
| "Doctors' Center Hospital - San Fernando de la Carolina" , DE | $555 | $555 | 389% |
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About Cine/video X-rays
CPT code 76120 refers to cine/video x-rays (billing description: "Cine/video x-rays"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $114 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $114 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.