Price Checker / CPT 78457
How much does Venous Thrombosis Imaging cost?
CPT 78457 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 11x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$250–$500
What this should cost
With insurance
~$1,800
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$630
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $4,303 is $3,923 over the fair price (about 11x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Venous Thrombosis Imaging
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuma District Hospital & Clinics YUMA, CO | $4,303 | $3,227 | 2471% |
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About Venous Thrombosis Imaging
CPT code 78457 refers to venous thrombosis imaging (billing description: "Venous thrombosis imaging"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $167 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $167 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.