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CPT 78801 — Rp loclzj tum 2+area 1+d img
2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule rates and hospital pricing data
$240
What Medicare pays in a hospital/ASC setting
$240
What Medicare pays in a physician's office
$2,083
Based on 7 hospital(s) in our database
What do these numbers mean?
The Medicare rateis what the federal government determines is a fair payment for this procedure. It's based on the Relative Value Unit (RVU) system, which accounts for physician work, practice expense, and malpractice cost. Hospitals and providers often charge 3-20x this amount. If your bill is significantly higher than the Medicare rate, you may have grounds to negotiate.
Hospital Charges for CPT 78801
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 | $2,850 | — | 1087% |
| UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown , MD | $2,850 | $2,793 | 1087% |
| UM Shore Medical Center at Easton Easton, MD | $2,731 | — | 1037% |
| University of Maryland Medical Center - Midtown Campus , MD | $2,198 | — | 815% |
| Kearny County Hospital Lakin, KS | $1,591 | — | 529% |
| Meritus Medical Center, Inc. , MD | $1,238 | — | 416% |
| UM Upper Chesapeake Medical Center Bel Air, MD | $1,125 | — | 368% |
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About CPT 78801
CPT code 78801 refers to “Rp loclzj tum 2+area 1+d img”. Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, this procedure is reimbursed at $240 in a facility (hospital or ambulatory surgery center) and $240in a non-facility (physician's office) setting.
These rates are set by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and represent what the government considers a fair payment for this service. While commercial insurance typically pays somewhat more than Medicare, many hospitals charge significantly higher amounts — sometimes 10-50x the Medicare rate.
What to do if you were overcharged
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