Price Checker / CPT 95864
How much does Needle Emg 4 Extremities cost?
CPT 95864 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 9.2x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$810–$950
What this should cost
With insurance
~$92,400
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$1,200
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $8,102 is $7,222 over the fair price (about 9.2x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Needle Emg 4 Extremities
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Regional Medical Center Granite City, IL | $8,764 | — | 10760% |
| Kindred Hospital Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN | $7,439 | — | 2993% |
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About Needle Emg 4 Extremities
CPT code 95864 refers to needle emg 4 extremities (billing description: "Needle emg 4 extremities"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $240 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $240 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.