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CPT 88346 — Imfluor 1st 1antb stain px
2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule rates and hospital pricing data
$137
What Medicare pays in a hospital/ASC setting
$137
What Medicare pays in a physician's office
$44,351
Based on 3 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 88346
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 | $63,505 | $31,753 | 46274% |
| City of Hope National Medical Center Duarte, CA | $63,505 | — | 46274% |
| "St. Luke's Rehabilitation Hospital" , MO | $6,042 | $6,042 | 4312% |
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About CPT 88346
CPT code 88346 refers to “Imfluor 1st 1antb stain px”. Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, this procedure is reimbursed at $137 in a facility (hospital or ambulatory surgery center) and $137in 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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- Negotiate or let us handle it — 25% of savings, no savings = no fee.