Price Checker / CPT 88346
How much does Imfluor 1st 1antb Stain Px cost?
CPT 88346 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 172x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$340–$390
What this should cost
With insurance
~$790
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$490
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $63,505 is $63,135 over the fair price (about 172x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Imfluor 1st 1antb Stain Px
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 Duarte, CA | $63,505 | — | 46274% |
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About Imfluor 1st 1antb Stain Px
CPT code 88346 refers to imfluor 1st 1antb stain px (billing description: "Imfluor 1st 1antb stain px"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $137 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $137 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.