Price Checker / CPT 78801
How much does Rp Loclzj Tum 2+area 1+d Img cost?
CPT 78801 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is about 3.6x the fair price. You have grounds to ask for a reduction.
Fair price
$360–$720
What this should cost
With insurance
~$1,950
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$900
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $1,955 is $1,415 over the fair price (about 3.6x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Rp Loclzj Tum 2+area 1+d Img
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 Easton Easton, MD | $2,731 | — | 1037% |
| University of Maryland Medical Center - Midtown Campus BALTIMORE, MD | $2,198 | — | 815% |
| Kearny County Hospital Lakin, KS | $1,591 | — | 529% |
| Meritus Medical Center, Inc. HAGERSTOWN, MD | $1,238 | — | 416% |
| UM Upper Chesapeake Medical Center Bel Air, MD | $1,125 | — | 368% |
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About Rp Loclzj Tum 2+area 1+d Img
CPT code 78801 refers to rp loclzj tum 2+area 1+d img (billing description: "Rp loclzj tum 2+area 1+d img"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $240 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $240 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
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- 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.