Price Checker / CPT 94726
How much does Plethysmography Lung Volumes cost?
CPT 94726 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is roughly 10x the fair price. This is well above fair — push back or dispute it.
Fair price
$95–$190
What this should cost
With insurance
~$106,900
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$240
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $1,403 is $1,263 over the fair price (about 10x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Plethysmography Lung Volumes
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center , OR | $427 | — | 9062% |
| PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center KETCHIKAN, AK | $292 | — | 8873% |
| Grundy County Memorial Hospital GRUNDY CENTER, IA | $3,491 | — | 5372% |
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About Plethysmography Lung Volumes
CPT code 94726 refers to plethysmography lung volumes (billing description: "Plethysmography lung volumes"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $64 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $64 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.