Is CPT 84702 overcharged?
84702: hCG pregnancy hormone, quantitative (Lab)
Approximate Medicare national rate
$15.05
Source: CMS Clinical Lab Fee Schedule CY2026 Q4 (national limit). National amount; actual Medicare payment varies by locality.
What's a reasonable charge?
Commercial insurers typically pay roughly 1.5 to 2.5 times Medicare. If you were billed more than $45.15 for 84702, ask for an itemized bill, request the provider's cash price, and dispute the difference.
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