How It Works

Finding transparent healthcare pricing is simple with PriceCheckMD. Follow these easy steps to discover what you'll really pay for medical services.

1

Sign Up for Access

Create your PriceCheckMD account and choose a subscription plan that works for you. We offer flexible monthly and annual plans to fit your needs.

✓ Instant access to our full database
✓ No long-term contracts
✓ Cancel anytime

2

Search for Your Procedure

Use our intelligent search to find the medical service you need. Search by procedure name, billing code (CPT/HCPCS), or description. Our system understands natural language, so you can search how you'd naturally describe the service.

Example searches:
• "MRI brain"
• "Office visit"
• "99213" (billing code)

3

Filter by Provider & Plan

Narrow your results by selecting your insurance provider and plan type. See exactly what different insurers have negotiated with healthcare providers in your area.

Filter by:
• Insurance company (Aetna, BCBS, UnitedHealthcare, etc.)
• Plan type (PPO, HMO, EPO)
• Location and provider network

4

Compare & Make Informed Decisions

Review negotiated rates across different providers and plans. See the actual prices that have been agreed upon between insurers and healthcare providers. Use this information to compare options and make the best choice for your healthcare needs and budget.

You'll see:
• Negotiated rates by provider
• Billing codes and service descriptions
• Price variations across plans
• Provider and network information

Where Does This Data Come From?

Our data comes directly from the machine-readable files that hospitals and insurance companies are required to publish under federal transparency rules. We aggregate, standardize, and index this data to make it searchable and useful for everyday consumers. Our database is updated monthly as new pricing information becomes available.