Price Checker / CPT 78832
How much does Rp Loclzj Tum Spect W/ct 2 cost?
CPT 78832 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is about above the fair price. You have grounds to ask for a reduction.
Fair price
$3,050–$3,600
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,400
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$4,500
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $5,767 is $2,417 over the fair price.
What hospitals charge for Rp Loclzj Tum Spect W/ct 2
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Health Medical Center Denver, CO | $3,034 | — | 16419% |
| UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown Chestertown, MD | $10,302 | — | 1203% |
| UM Shore Medical Center at Easton Easton, MD | $9,872 | — | 1148% |
| University of Maryland Medical Center - Midtown Campus BALTIMORE, MD | $7,948 | — | 905% |
| UM Capital Region Medical Center Largo, MD | $6,780 | — | 757% |
| UM Laurel Medical Center Laurel, MD | $6,686 | — | 745% |
| Jefferson Medical Center Ranson, WV | $5,694 | — | 611% |
| Frederick Health Hospital FREDERICK, MD | $5,208 | — | 558% |
| UM Charles Regional Medical Center La Plata, MD | $4,249 | — | 437% |
| UM Upper Chesapeake Medical Center Bel Air, MD | $4,066 | — | 414% |
| UM St. Joseph Medical Center Towson, MD | $3,086 | — | 290% |
| UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center Glen Burnie, MD | $2,280 | — | 188% |
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About Rp Loclzj Tum Spect W/ct 2
CPT code 78832 refers to rp loclzj tum spect w/ct 2 (billing description: "Rp loclzj tum spect w/ct 2"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $791 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $791 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.