Price Checker / CPT 78601
How much does Brain Image W/flow < 4 Views cost?
CPT 78601 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is roughly 4.3x the fair price. This is well above fair — push back or dispute it.
Fair price
$290–$580
What this should cost
With insurance
~$1,450
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$730
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $1,905 is $1,465 over the fair price (about 4.3x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Brain Image W/flow < 4 Views
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown Chestertown, MD | $2,411 | — | 1151% |
| UM Shore Medical Center at Easton Easton, MD | $2,311 | — | 1099% |
| UM Charles Regional Medical Center La Plata, MD | $994 | — | 416% |
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About Brain Image W/flow < 4 Views
CPT code 78601 refers to brain image w/flow < 4 views (billing description: "Brain image w/flow < 4 views"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $193 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $193 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.