Price Checker / CPT 96409
How much does Chemo Iv Push Sngl Drug cost?
CPT 96409 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 77x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$160–$310
What this should cost
With insurance
~$108,800
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$390
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $18,466 is $18,226 over the fair price (about 77x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Chemo Iv Push Sngl Drug
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| WTH Dyersburg Hospital , TN | — | $102 | 34541% |
| PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center , OR | $718 | — | 72% |
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About Chemo Iv Push Sngl Drug
CPT code 96409 refers to chemo iv push sngl drug (billing description: "Chemo iv push sngl drug"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $105 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $105 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.