Price Checker / CPT 77053
How much does X-ray Of Mammary Duct cost?
CPT 77053 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 12x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$80–$160
What this should cost
With insurance
~$820
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$200
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $1,492 is $1,372 over the fair price (about 12x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for X-ray Of Mammary Duct
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHHS Fulton Square Clinic , WI | $2,675 | $1,953 | 4937% |
| "Doctors' Center Hospital - San Fernando de la Carolina" , DE | $309 | $309 | 482% |
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About X-ray Of Mammary Duct
CPT code 77053 refers to x-ray of mammary duct (billing description: "X-ray of mammary duct"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $53 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $53 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.
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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.