Price Checker / CPT 86078
How much does Phys Blood Bank Serv Reactj cost?
CPT 86078 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 73x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$75–$150
What this should cost
With insurance
~$173,400
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$190
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $8,063 is $7,953 over the fair price (about 73x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Phys Blood Bank Serv Reactj
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital , AZ | $8,063 | $6,047 | 15575% |
| Abrazo Surprise Hospital , AZ | $8,063 | $6,047 | 15575% |
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About Phys Blood Bank Serv Reactj
CPT code 86078 refers to phys blood bank serv reactj (billing description: "Phys blood bank serv reactj"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $40 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $51 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.