Price Checker / CPT 78201
How much does Liver Imaging Static Only cost?
CPT 78201 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is roughly 7.4x the fair price. This is well above fair — push back or dispute it.
Fair price
$260–$520
What this should cost
With insurance
~$1,300
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$650
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $2,869 is $2,479 over the fair price (about 7.4x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Liver Imaging Static Only
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kindred Hospital Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN | $5,258 | — | 2962% |
| Kindred Hospital Seattle - First Hill Seattle, WA | $4,562 | — | 2557% |
| University of Maryland Medical Center - Midtown Campus BALTIMORE, MD | $1,657 | — | 865% |
| Lincoln Medical Center Bronx, NY | — | — | -100% |
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About Liver Imaging Static Only
CPT code 78201 refers to liver imaging static only (billing description: "Liver imaging static only"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $172 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $172 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.