Price Checker / CPT 77778
How much does Apply Interstit Radiat Compl cost?
CPT 77778 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is about 3.2x the fair price. You have grounds to ask for a reduction.
Fair price
$1,400–$2,800
What this should cost
With insurance
~$183,200
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$3,500
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $6,658 is $4,558 over the fair price (about 3.2x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Apply Interstit Radiat Compl
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 Behavioral Health Hospital , IL | — | — | 1766% |
| Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center CHARLOTTE, NC | $10,879 | — | 1031% |
| Watertown Regional Medical Center Watertown, WI | $7,427 | — | 696% |
| Frederick Health Hospital FREDERICK, MD | $1,882 | — | 102% |
| UM St. Joseph Medical Center Towson, MD | $1,208 | — | 29% |
| UPMC Western Maryland Cumberland, MD | $1,148 | — | 23% |
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About Apply Interstit Radiat Compl
CPT code 77778 refers to apply interstit radiat compl (billing description: "Apply interstit radiat compl"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $933 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $933 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.