Price Checker / CPT 94617
How much does Exercise Tst Brncspsm W/ecg cost?
CPT 94617 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is about 2.9x the fair price. You have grounds to ask for a reduction.
Fair price
$390–$460
What this should cost
With insurance
~$620
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$580
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $1,241 is $811 over the fair price (about 2.9x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Exercise Tst Brncspsm W/ecg
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 St. Joseph Medical Center Towson, MD | $1,517 | — | 1527% |
| Frederick Health Hospital FREDERICK, MD | $1,132 | — | 1115% |
| UM Charles Regional Medical Center La Plata, MD | $1,076 | — | 1054% |
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About Exercise Tst Brncspsm W/ecg
CPT code 94617 refers to exercise tst brncspsm w/ecg (billing description: "Exercise tst brncspsm w/ecg"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $93 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $93 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.