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Catheter Placement in Coronary Artery S for Coronary Angiography

Catheter placement in coronary artery(s) for coronary angiography, including intraprocedural injection(s) for coronary angiography, with endoluminal imaging of initial coronary vessel or graft using intravascular ultrasound (ivus) or optical coherence tomo. Clinical pricing breakdown and utilization metrics across 1 practicing doctors nationwide.

$5615.38
Peer Median Charge
Gross billed rate
$2140.40
Standard Baseline
Customary allowable
2.6x
National Markup
Charge vs baseline
1
Active Physicians
Billing this code
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Understanding This Medical Fee

Gross Charge vs Negotiated Payment: The median physician charge for this service is $5615.38. However, insured patients almost never pay this full amount directly. Insurers negotiate rates down toward the $2140.40 baseline.

Self-Pay & Uninsured Guidance: If you are paying without insurance or out-of-network, request a prompt-pay cash discount. Most medical practices are willing to settle self-pay bills near the customary baseline rate rather than the full gross charge.

Key Questions for Your Doctor's Billing Office:
  • "Does Dr. [Name] participate in my specific insurance plan network?"
  • "What is the total self-pay or cash rate for code C7516 if paid upfront?"
  • "Are there separate facility, anesthesia, or pathology fees associated with this procedure?"