Price Checker / CPT 78610
How much does Brain Flow Imaging Only cost?
CPT 78610 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is roughly 4.1x the fair price. This is well above fair — push back or dispute it.
Fair price
$230–$470
What this should cost
With insurance
~$1,400
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$590
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $1,429 is $1,079 over the fair price (about 4.1x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Brain Flow Imaging 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Springs Hospital , MS | $1,435 | — | 5822% |
| University of Maryland Medical Center - Midtown Campus BALTIMORE, MD | $1,590 | — | 915% |
| UM Capital Region Medical Center Largo, MD | $1,356 | — | 766% |
| UM Laurel Medical Center Laurel, MD | $1,337 | — | 754% |
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About Brain Flow Imaging Only
CPT code 78610 refers to brain flow imaging only (billing description: "Brain flow imaging only"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $157 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $157 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.