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HCPCS P9604Medical Service

Travel Allowance One Way in Connection with Medically Necessary Laboratory Specimen Collection Drawn From Home Bound or Nursing Home Bound Patient

Travel allowance one way in connection with medically necessary laboratory specimen collection drawn from home bound or nursing home bound patient; prorated trip charge. Clinical pricing breakdown and utilization metrics across 400 practicing doctors nationwide.

$11.08
Peer Median Charge
Gross billed rate
$10.46
Standard Baseline
Customary allowable
1.1x
National Markup
Charge vs baseline
400
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 $11.08. However, insured patients almost never pay this full amount directly. Insurers negotiate rates down toward the $10.46 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 P9604 if paid upfront?"
  • "Are there separate facility, anesthesia, or pathology fees associated with this procedure?"