Price Checker / CPT 94618
How much does Pulmonary Stress Testing cost?
CPT 94618 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 10x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$55–$110
What this should cost
With insurance
~$103,500
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$140
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $884 is $799 over the fair price (about 10x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Pulmonary Stress Testing
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPMC Childrens , PA | $2,526 | $2,021 | 6714% |
| Ste Genevieve County Memorial Hospital SAINTE GENEVIEVE, MO | $874 | $437 | 2258% |
| Kearney County Hospital , NE | $468 | $374 | 1162% |
| Putnam General Hospital EATONTON, GA | $365 | $183 | 885% |
| Allendale County Hospital FAIRFAX, SC | $186 | $158 | 402% |
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About Pulmonary Stress Testing
CPT code 94618 refers to pulmonary stress testing (billing description: "Pulmonary stress testing"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $37 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $37 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.