Price Checker / CPT 93986
How much does Dup-scan Hemo Compl Uni Std cost?
CPT 93986 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is about 2.5x the fair price. You have grounds to ask for a reduction.
Fair price
$590–$690
What this should cost
With insurance
~$720
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$860
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $1,596 is $956 over the fair price (about 2.5x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Dup-scan Hemo Compl Uni Std
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| UM Shore Medical Center at Easton Easton, MD | $2,170 | — | 1363% |
| University of Maryland Medical Center - Midtown Campus BALTIMORE, MD | $1,953 | — | 1217% |
| UM Upper Chesapeake Behavior Health Pavilion at Aberdeen , MD | $1,536 | — | 936% |
| UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown Chestertown, MD | $1,473 | — | 894% |
| UM Upper Chesapeake Medical Center Aberdeen Aberdeen, MD | $1,225 | — | 726% |
| UM Shore Medical Center at Cambridge , MD | $1,217 | — | 720% |
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About Dup-scan Hemo Compl Uni Std
CPT code 93986 refers to dup-scan hemo compl uni std (billing description: "Dup-scan hemo compl uni std"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $148 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $148 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.