Price Checker / CPT 77290
How much does Ther Rad Simulaj Field Cplx cost?
CPT 77290 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is a bit above the fair range. It may be worth asking for the cash/self-pay rate.
Fair price
$2,100–$2,500
What this should cost
With insurance
~$70,400
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$3,150
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $2,872 is $572 over the fair price.
What hospitals charge for Ther Rad Simulaj Field Cplx
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palomar Health Medical Center Escondido Escondido, CA | $6,517 | — | 1376% |
| Palomar Medical Center Poway Poway, CA | $6,517 | — | 1376% |
| Clinton Memorial Hospital Wilmington, OH | $3,040 | — | 588% |
| University of Maryland Medical Center Baltimore, MD | $2,489 | — | 464% |
| UM Shore Medical Center at Easton Easton, MD | $1,898 | — | 330% |
| UM St. Joseph Medical Center Towson, MD | $1,812 | — | 310% |
| UM Upper Chesapeake Medical Center Bel Air, MD | $1,772 | — | 301% |
| UPMC Western Maryland Cumberland, MD | $1,721 | — | 290% |
| UM Capital Region Medical Center Largo, MD | $1,694 | — | 284% |
| UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center Glen Burnie, MD | $1,258 | — | 185% |
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About Ther Rad Simulaj Field Cplx
CPT code 77290 refers to ther rad simulaj field cplx (billing description: "Ther rad simulaj field cplx"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $442 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $442 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.