77261
CPTImaging & RadiologyRadiation therapy planning
Based on the latest published hospital price files, code 77261 (Radiation therapy planning) appears at 4 hospitals across 4 cities in 3 states with disclosed cash prices from $206 to $206. This is public hospital price transparency data, not a guaranteed estimate of your bill.
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What this is
This is a diagnostic imaging service — an X-ray, ultrasound, CT, MRI, or nuclear scan — that produces pictures of the inside of the body. Many imaging codes come in with-contrast and without-contrast versions that are billed separately.
What affects the price
Where the scan is done matters most: a hospital outpatient radiology department typically charges more than a freestanding imaging center for the same study, largely because of the facility fee. Comparing the cash prices below across settings can reveal large differences.
Category: Imaging & Radiology
Published-price availability
A blank price (“—”) means a hospital names this service but did not publish a dollar amount — it is not a free service or a $0 price.
Compare 77261 prices
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4 prices shown.
| Service | Hospital | Code | List price | Cash price | Negotiated range | Allowed (median) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radiation therapy planning Outpatient | Endeavor Health Edward Hospital | 77261 HCPCS | — | — | $233 – $233 | — | |
| Radiation therapy planning Outpatient | University of Chicago Medical Center | 77261 HCPCS | — | — | — | — | |
| Radiation therapy planning Inpatient & outpatient | Providence Regional Medical Center Everett - Colby Campus | 77261 HCPCS | $397 | $206 | — | — | |
| Ther radiology tx plng smpl Inpatient & outpatient | Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center | 77261 CPT | — | — | $57.65 – $82.64 | — |
How to read these prices
- Cash price
- The discounted self-pay price for paying directly, without insurance.
- List price
- The hospital’s full undiscounted charge — rarely what anyone pays.
- Negotiated rate
- A rate for a specific insurer and plan; your share depends on your benefits.
- Allowed amount
- A historical reference for what was actually allowed, where disclosed.
Hospitals that publish 77261 prices
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Code 77261: frequently asked
- What does code 77261 cost?
- Across the published hospital price files, the disclosed cash price for 77261 ranges from $206 to $206. This is public hospital price transparency data, not a guaranteed estimate of your bill.
- Will this be my final bill?
- Actual patient responsibility may vary based on your insurance plan, deductible, coinsurance, network status, diagnosis, setting, bundled services, clinical circumstances, and hospital billing practices.
- What is code 77261?
- 77261 is the billing code hospitals use to identify "Radiation therapy planning" on their published price files. We use it to line up the same service across different hospitals.
- Why do 77261 prices differ between hospitals?
- 4 hospitals across 3 states publish a price for 77261 here. Each hospital sets its own prices and negotiates separately with each insurer, so the disclosed price for the same code can vary widely from one hospital to another — and even between plans at a single hospital. Comparing the published figures is what this page is for; a difference does not by itself mean one hospital is better or worse.
- What this page is not
- It is not a quote, a guarantee, or medical advice. It shows what hospitals have published for this code, so you can compare and ask informed questions — your actual cost depends on your insurance, the exact services performed, and the care setting.