Price Checker / CPT Q4178
How much does "floweramniopatch cost?
CPT Q4178 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 66x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$190–$380
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,150
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$480
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $19,256 is $18,966 over the fair price (about 66x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for "floweramniopatch
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| ST FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER BRECKENRIDGE, VA | $22,176 | $13,306 | 17326% |
| Licking Memorial Hospital NEWARK, OH | $16,336 | $16,336 | 12737% |
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About "floweramniopatch
CPT code Q4178 refers to "floweramniopatch (billing description: ""Floweramniopatch"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $127 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $0 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.