Price Checker / CPT 93886
How much does Intracranial Complete Study cost?
CPT 93886 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is a bit above the fair range. It may be worth asking for the cash/self-pay rate.
Fair price
$1,200–$1,450
What this should cost
With insurance
~$1,400
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$1,800
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $1,643 is $293 over the fair price.
What hospitals charge for Intracranial Complete Study
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ochsner Choctaw General Hospital Butler, AL | $912 | — | 13637% |
| Ochsner Stennis Hospital DeKalb, MS | $912 | — | 13637% |
| University of Maryland Medical Center - Midtown Campus BALTIMORE, MD | $3,526 | — | 1207% |
| University of Maryland Medical Center Baltimore, MD | $1,895 | — | 602% |
| UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center Glen Burnie, MD | $972 | — | 260% |
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About Intracranial Complete Study
CPT code 93886 refers to intracranial complete study (billing description: "Intracranial complete study"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $270 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $270 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.