Anesthesia for procedure to create holes in skull including x-ray imaging
Medicare pricing data for 5,596 providers across 49 states
This procedure has a 10.0x markup — hospitals charge $2,533 but Medicare allows only $254.22. Uninsured patients may face bills 10.0 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $176 in Maine to $433 in Alaska. Where you get this procedure matters more than almost any other factor. This is a specialized procedure with relatively few Medicare claims. Pricing data may be less reliable due to smaller sample sizes. Note: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees are billed separately and can be 2-5x the physician fee.
💡 What You Should Know
Anesthesia for procedure to create holes in skull including x-ray imaging (HCPCS code 00214) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $254.22, but hospitals typically charge $2,533 — a 10.0x markup. Prices vary significantly by state and provider.
🏷️ Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
Medicare patients typically pay about 20% of the allowed amount as coinsurance. Based on the average allowed cost of $254.22, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $50.84. Actual costs depend on your specific plan, deductible, and whether you've met your annual out-of-pocket maximum.
What Hospitals Charge vs. What Medicare Pays
Hospitals charge 10.0x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $201.47 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $433 | $2,551 | 13 | 15 | +70.4% |
| California | $368 | $2,729 | 394 | 479 | +44.7% |
| Montana | $330 | $1,889 | 39 | 50 | +30.0% |
| Idaho | $328 | $2,174 | 27 | 32 | +29.1% |
| Delaware | $319 | $2,642 | 14 | 19 | +25.5% |
| District of Columbia | $315 | $2,397 | 17 | 20 | +24.1% |
| Oklahoma | $315 | $2,047 | 31 | 35 | +24.1% |
| New York | $315 | $3,890 | 259 | 318 | +23.9% |
| Oregon | $312 | $1,997 | 57 | 61 | +22.9% |
| Utah | $310 | $1,870 | 56 | 63 | +21.9% |
| Massachusetts | $310 | $2,376 | 118 | 141 | +21.9% |
| Arkansas | $305 | $1,670 | 38 | 64 | +20.0% |
| Illinois | $301 | $3,528 | 234 | 299 | +18.3% |
| New Hampshire | $295 | $4,323 | 18 | 19 | +16.1% |
| Nevada | $294 | $2,872 | 29 | 36 | +15.7% |
| Nebraska | $293 | $2,191 | 64 | 80 | +15.4% |
| Iowa | $293 | $1,728 | 82 | 106 | +15.3% |
| Hawaii | $291 | $1,941 | 17 | 24 | +14.5% |
| New Jersey | $284 | $3,413 | 122 | 140 | +11.8% |
| Washington | $279 | $2,255 | 129 | 159 | +9.9% |
| Arizona | $274 | $2,750 | 73 | 88 | +7.6% |
| Louisiana | $267 | $2,327 | 40 | 42 | +5.2% |
| Maryland | $260 | $2,418 | 111 | 150 | +2.3% |
| Connecticut | $260 | $3,345 | 58 | 67 | +2.2% |
| Rhode Island | $259 | $1,811 | 16 | 20 | +2.0% |
| New Mexico | $258 | $2,246 | 52 | 64 | +1.6% |
| Kentucky | $252 | $2,602 | 80 | 95 | -0.7% |
| Tennessee | $252 | $2,608 | 168 | 196 | -1.0% |
| Kansas | $249 | $1,521 | 58 | 70 | -2.2% |
| Colorado | $248 | $2,512 | 106 | 121 | -2.5% |
| Indiana | $245 | $2,154 | 103 | 122 | -3.5% |
| Texas | $239 | $2,569 | 367 | 433 | -6.0% |
| Florida | $235 | $2,660 | 469 | 565 | -7.6% |
| West Virginia | $234 | $3,219 | 27 | 31 | -7.8% |
| Ohio | $223 | $2,070 | 214 | 258 | -12.3% |
| Virginia | $221 | $3,054 | 180 | 223 | -13.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $218 | $2,301 | 284 | 336 | -14.1% |
| Michigan | $217 | $2,700 | 225 | 255 | -14.6% |
| North Carolina | $215 | $2,486 | 132 | 153 | -15.2% |
| Wisconsin | $206 | $3,263 | 129 | 155 | -18.9% |
| North Dakota | $197 | $1,921 | 43 | 48 | -22.5% |
| South Carolina | $196 | $2,457 | 105 | 130 | -22.7% |
| Missouri | $196 | $1,682 | 178 | 210 | -22.9% |
| Georgia | $190 | $2,090 | 197 | 241 | -25.2% |
| South Dakota | $188 | $2,994 | 36 | 48 | -25.9% |
| Alabama | $181 | $1,820 | 102 | 115 | -28.9% |
| Minnesota | $178 | $1,615 | 170 | 190 | -29.9% |
| Mississippi | $176 | $1,280 | 59 | 83 | -30.7% |
| Maine | $176 | $2,117 | 36 | 40 | -30.9% |
⚠️ Important: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees may be billed separately. Total out-of-pocket costs may be higher.
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