Anesthesia for other closed procedure on chest
Medicare pricing data for 44,846 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 10.6x markup — hospitals charge $1,648 but Medicare allows only $155.53. Uninsured patients may face bills 10.6 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $114 in South Dakota to $317 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 closed procedure on chest (HCPCS code 00520) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $155.53, but hospitals typically charge $1,648 — a 10.6x 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 $155.53, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $31.11. 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 10.6x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $123.06 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $317 | $1,879 | 80 | 194 | +103.6% |
| Montana | $225 | $1,250 | 108 | 238 | +44.7% |
| California | $210 | $1,670 | 2,411 | 9,026 | +34.7% |
| Utah | $204 | $1,293 | 249 | 634 | +31.2% |
| Oregon | $203 | $1,336 | 381 | 997 | +30.5% |
| Iowa | $197 | $1,386 | 315 | 917 | +26.4% |
| Massachusetts | $193 | $1,516 | 1,273 | 4,787 | +24.1% |
| Puerto Rico | $192 | $2,197 | 30 | 110 | +23.7% |
| Idaho | $192 | $1,348 | 116 | 286 | +23.6% |
| Nevada | $187 | $2,040 | 250 | 723 | +20.5% |
| Nebraska | $185 | $1,119 | 371 | 1,286 | +19.0% |
| Washington | $185 | $1,369 | 819 | 2,479 | +18.9% |
| Hawaii | $183 | $1,202 | 76 | 322 | +17.8% |
| New York | $180 | $2,227 | 2,415 | 9,581 | +15.7% |
| Oklahoma | $179 | $1,615 | 367 | 1,312 | +14.9% |
| New Mexico | $176 | $1,686 | 142 | 343 | +13.4% |
| Wyoming | $175 | $1,534 | 36 | 80 | +12.8% |
| Colorado | $175 | $1,621 | 630 | 1,881 | +12.2% |
| Arkansas | $172 | $1,128 | 324 | 1,048 | +10.7% |
| Vermont | $172 | $1,147 | 84 | 210 | +10.7% |
| Maryland | $172 | $1,719 | 719 | 2,881 | +10.4% |
| Indiana | $172 | $1,516 | 952 | 3,598 | +10.4% |
| Illinois | $166 | $1,936 | 1,862 | 7,378 | +6.6% |
| Arizona | $164 | $2,490 | 848 | 4,668 | +5.2% |
| Delaware | $162 | $1,526 | 159 | 924 | +4.0% |
| New Jersey | $161 | $1,891 | 1,069 | 3,585 | +3.6% |
| District of Columbia | $161 | $1,389 | 208 | 879 | +3.3% |
| Louisiana | $157 | $1,141 | 656 | 2,017 | +1.2% |
| Connecticut | $156 | $1,953 | 620 | 2,047 | +0.2% |
| Florida | $155 | $1,797 | 3,351 | 13,678 | -0.1% |
| Texas | $150 | $1,868 | 3,375 | 11,951 | -3.9% |
| Tennessee | $149 | $1,608 | 1,393 | 5,747 | -4.3% |
| New Hampshire | $148 | $2,466 | 270 | 897 | -4.7% |
| Rhode Island | $147 | $1,308 | 130 | 339 | -5.7% |
| Wisconsin | $146 | $2,156 | 960 | 2,866 | -5.9% |
| Kentucky | $146 | $1,788 | 869 | 3,612 | -6.1% |
| Virginia | $146 | $1,712 | 1,133 | 4,209 | -6.2% |
| Maine | $145 | $1,299 | 238 | 661 | -6.5% |
| Kansas | $145 | $913 | 581 | 2,455 | -7.0% |
| Ohio | $144 | $1,234 | 2,049 | 7,436 | -7.2% |
| Missouri | $144 | $1,200 | 983 | 2,967 | -7.3% |
| Minnesota | $143 | $1,302 | 947 | 2,771 | -8.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $136 | $1,277 | 2,886 | 10,605 | -12.5% |
| Michigan | $135 | $1,900 | 1,862 | 6,034 | -13.5% |
| Mississippi | $133 | $904 | 388 | 1,742 | -14.7% |
| North Dakota | $129 | $1,093 | 213 | 759 | -17.2% |
| West Virginia | $124 | $1,493 | 351 | 1,297 | -20.1% |
| Georgia | $122 | $1,393 | 1,679 | 6,110 | -21.5% |
| Alabama | $120 | $1,380 | 723 | 2,347 | -23.1% |
| North Carolina | $118 | $1,518 | 1,660 | 6,561 | -24.0% |
| South Carolina | $116 | $1,537 | 994 | 4,228 | -25.6% |
| South Dakota | $114 | $1,397 | 194 | 710 | -26.7% |
⚠️ 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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