Price Checker / CPT 79403
How much does Hematopoietic Nuclear Tx cost?
CPT 79403 · 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
$230–$470
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,350
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$590
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $7,228 is $6,878 over the fair price (about 21x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Hematopoietic Nuclear Tx
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIRR Memorial Hermann , TX | $7,228 | — | 4514% |
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About Hematopoietic Nuclear Tx
CPT code 79403 refers to hematopoietic nuclear tx (billing description: "Hematopoietic nuclear tx"). 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
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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.