Price Checker / CPT 78835
How much does Rp Quan Meas Single Area cost?
CPT 78835 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 21x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$130–$270
What this should cost
With insurance
~$720
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$340
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $4,156 is $3,956 over the fair price (about 21x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Rp Quan Meas Single Area
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPMC Muncy MUNCY, PA | $4,184 | $3,347 | 4557% |
| UPMC Wellsboro WELLSBORO, PA | $4,184 | $3,347 | 4557% |
| UPMC Magee , PA | $4,100 | $3,280 | 4463% |
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About Rp Quan Meas Single Area
CPT code 78835 refers to rp quan meas single area (billing description: "Rp quan meas single area"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $90 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $90 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.