Price Checker / CPT 77761
How much does Apply Intrcav Radiat Simple cost?
CPT 77761 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 16x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$640–$1,250
What this should cost
With insurance
~$1,550
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$1,550
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $14,919 is $13,969 over the fair price (about 16x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Apply Intrcav Radiat Simple
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Alexian Brothers (Alexian Brothers Medical Center) , IL | — | — | 4003% |
| Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital , IL | — | — | 4003% |
| Ascension Alexian Brothers Rehabilitation Hospital (Alexian Brothers Medical Center) , IL | — | — | 4003% |
| Ascension Saint Alexius (Ascension St. Alexius Medical Center) , IL | — | — | 4003% |
| "Ascension Saint Alexius Women And Children's Hospital (Ascension St. Alexius Medical Center)" , IL | — | — | 4003% |
| Ascension Saint Alexius Women And Children's Hospital (Ascension St. Alexius Medical Center) , IL | — | — | 4003% |
| South Brooklyn Health Brooklyn, NY | — | — | -100% |
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About Apply Intrcav Radiat Simple
CPT code 77761 refers to apply intrcav radiat simple (billing description: "Apply intrcav radiat simple"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $424 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $424 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.