Price Checker / CPT 78454
How much does Ht Musc Image Planar Mult cost?
CPT 78454 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is about 3x the fair price. You have grounds to ask for a reduction.
Fair price
$570–$1,150
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,150
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$1,450
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $2,546 is $1,686 over the fair price (about 3x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Ht Musc Image Planar Mult
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Memorial Hospital NASHVILLE, AR | $3,982 | — | 942% |
| University of Maryland Medical Center - Midtown Campus BALTIMORE, MD | $3,653 | — | 856% |
| UM Capital Region Medical Center Largo, MD | $3,116 | — | 715% |
| Meritus Medical Center, Inc. HAGERSTOWN, MD | $2,057 | — | 438% |
| UM St. Joseph Medical Center Towson, MD | $1,418 | — | 271% |
| UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center Glen Burnie, MD | $1,048 | — | 174% |
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About Ht Musc Image Planar Mult
CPT code 78454 refers to ht musc image planar mult (billing description: "Ht musc image planar mult"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $382 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $382 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.