Price Checker / CPT 96002
How much does Dynamic Surface Emg cost?
CPT 96002 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 34x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$35–$40
What this should cost
With insurance
~$490
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$50
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $1,375 is $1,335 over the fair price (about 34x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Dynamic Surface Emg
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Audubon Hospital , KY | $1,536 | $307 | 8414% |
| Norton Brownsboro Hospital , KY | $1,536 | $307 | 8414% |
| Norton Hospital , KY | $1,536 | $307 | 8414% |
| "Norton Women's & Children's Hospital" , KY | $1,536 | $307 | 8414% |
| "Children's Hospital of Wisconsin - Milwaukee" MILWAUKEE, WI | $730 | $402 | 3948% |
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About Dynamic Surface Emg
CPT code 96002 refers to dynamic surface emg (billing description: "Dynamic surface emg"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $18 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $18 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.