Anesthesia for other procedure on skin of arms, legs, and front body
Medicare pricing data for 72,959 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 10.7x markup — hospitals charge $1,241 but Medicare allows only $115.88. Uninsured patients may face bills 10.7 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $86 in Alabama to $215 in Alaska. Where you get this procedure matters more than almost any other factor. 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 other procedure on skin of arms, legs, and front body (HCPCS code 00400) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $115.88, but hospitals typically charge $1,241 — a 10.7x 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 $115.88, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $23.18. 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 10.7x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $91.09 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $215 | $1,420 | 129 | 462 | +85.9% |
| Puerto Rico | $168 | $1,141 | 76 | 239 | +44.7% |
| California | $163 | $1,317 | 4,476 | 16,655 | +40.9% |
| Montana | $162 | $1,012 | 184 | 718 | +40.0% |
| Utah | $160 | $1,117 | 448 | 1,162 | +37.7% |
| Idaho | $151 | $1,070 | 269 | 823 | +30.7% |
| Wyoming | $151 | $1,178 | 82 | 348 | +30.2% |
| Hawaii | $147 | $1,046 | 141 | 519 | +27.0% |
| Iowa | $146 | $1,008 | 550 | 1,918 | +26.1% |
| Oregon | $145 | $1,000 | 656 | 1,918 | +24.7% |
| Nevada | $143 | $1,434 | 357 | 1,405 | +23.7% |
| Washington | $142 | $1,079 | 1,365 | 4,065 | +22.8% |
| Maryland | $136 | $1,325 | 1,190 | 5,913 | +17.8% |
| Nebraska | $136 | $875 | 555 | 2,101 | +17.3% |
| New Mexico | $136 | $1,248 | 333 | 1,001 | +17.3% |
| Arkansas | $132 | $869 | 594 | 2,486 | +14.0% |
| Arizona | $132 | $1,611 | 1,270 | 4,913 | +13.9% |
| Oklahoma | $129 | $1,143 | 731 | 3,013 | +10.9% |
| New York | $128 | $1,704 | 4,048 | 17,773 | +10.8% |
| Colorado | $127 | $1,261 | 1,096 | 3,547 | +9.5% |
| Delaware | $126 | $1,205 | 243 | 1,234 | +9.0% |
| Indiana | $124 | $1,131 | 1,289 | 4,717 | +7.4% |
| District of Columbia | $121 | $1,067 | 303 | 1,387 | +4.7% |
| Massachusetts | $120 | $1,005 | 1,981 | 9,298 | +3.8% |
| New Jersey | $119 | $1,451 | 1,724 | 7,560 | +2.9% |
| Illinois | $119 | $1,457 | 2,617 | 10,742 | +2.4% |
| Florida | $119 | $1,350 | 5,268 | 19,998 | +2.3% |
| Louisiana | $118 | $924 | 1,165 | 4,346 | +2.2% |
| Texas | $117 | $1,555 | 5,746 | 19,845 | +0.7% |
| Kentucky | $114 | $1,142 | 1,185 | 4,532 | -1.8% |
| Kansas | $113 | $757 | 859 | 3,359 | -2.6% |
| Missouri | $112 | $934 | 1,821 | 7,037 | -3.4% |
| Connecticut | $109 | $1,333 | 1,009 | 3,532 | -5.7% |
| Ohio | $109 | $979 | 3,360 | 10,927 | -6.0% |
| Vermont | $109 | $775 | 124 | 406 | -6.1% |
| Tennessee | $108 | $1,120 | 2,160 | 8,429 | -6.8% |
| Rhode Island | $107 | $941 | 193 | 748 | -7.8% |
| Wisconsin | $106 | $1,600 | 1,453 | 4,945 | -8.4% |
| New Hampshire | $103 | $1,680 | 414 | 2,217 | -11.0% |
| North Dakota | $102 | $991 | 285 | 1,108 | -12.2% |
| Virginia | $102 | $1,258 | 1,928 | 9,004 | -12.3% |
| Minnesota | $100 | $949 | 1,827 | 5,585 | -13.6% |
| Maine | $99 | $1,137 | 474 | 1,428 | -14.9% |
| Georgia | $97 | $1,103 | 2,600 | 10,094 | -16.3% |
| Pennsylvania | $97 | $1,049 | 4,287 | 16,571 | -16.4% |
| Michigan | $96 | $1,426 | 2,825 | 10,262 | -17.4% |
| Mississippi | $93 | $676 | 680 | 4,046 | -19.4% |
| North Carolina | $93 | $1,229 | 2,715 | 10,688 | -20.1% |
| West Virginia | $92 | $1,036 | 553 | 2,384 | -20.6% |
| South Dakota | $89 | $892 | 313 | 1,275 | -23.1% |
| South Carolina | $87 | $1,244 | 1,491 | 6,832 | -24.6% |
| Alabama | $86 | $859 | 1,443 | 6,506 | -25.8% |
⚠️ 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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