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CPT 88342 — Imhchem/imcytchm 1st antb
2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule rates and hospital pricing data
$110
What Medicare pays in a hospital/ASC setting
$110
What Medicare pays in a physician's office
$10,825
Based on 14 hospital(s) in our database
What do these numbers mean?
The Medicare rateis what the federal government determines is a fair payment for this procedure. It's based on the Relative Value Unit (RVU) system, which accounts for physician work, practice expense, and malpractice cost. Hospitals and providers often charge 3-20x this amount. If your bill is significantly higher than the Medicare rate, you may have grounds to negotiate.
Hospital Charges for CPT 88342
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Hope National Medical Center , CA | $51,939 | $25,970 | 47023% |
| John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center , CA | $51,930 | $15,639 | 47014% |
| McLaren Greater Lansing , MI | $11,085 | $5,542 | 9957% |
| Oklahoma Heart Hospital South , OK | — | $3,783 | 8725% |
| Springhill Medical Center , AL | $9,149 | $9,149 | 8201% |
| PAM Specialty Hospital of Denver , CO | $4,375 | $4,375 | 3869% |
| Massena Hospital , NY | $4,361 | $2,834 | 3856% |
| Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Springfield , MO | $3,368 | $3,368 | 2956% |
| PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Miamisburg , OH | $3,212 | $3,212 | 2814% |
| Wyoming County Community Health System , NY | $398 | — | 2168% |
| Washington County Memorial Hospital , MO | $1,137 | $853 | 931% |
| Saint Barnabas Behavioral Health Center , NJ | $328 | — | 198% |
| Palestine Regional Medical Center Palestine, TX | $268 | — | 143% |
| Palestine Regional West Campus Palestine, TX | $268 | — | 143% |
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About CPT 88342
CPT code 88342 refers to “Imhchem/imcytchm 1st antb”. Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, this procedure is reimbursed at $110 in a facility (hospital or ambulatory surgery center) and $110in a non-facility (physician's office) setting.
These rates are set by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and represent what the government considers a fair payment for this service. While commercial insurance typically pays somewhat more than Medicare, many hospitals charge significantly higher amounts — sometimes 10-50x the Medicare rate.
What to do if you were overcharged
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