Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity
Medicare pricing data for 31,439 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 10.1x markup — hospitals charge $3,153 but Medicare allows only $313.57. Uninsured patients may face bills 10.1 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $204 in South Dakota to $562 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 procedure to assess heart electrical activity (HCPCS code 00537) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $313.57, but hospitals typically charge $3,153 — a 10.1x 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 $313.57, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $62.71. 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 10.1x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $248.25 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $562 | $3,448 | 29 | 291 | +79.2% |
| Wyoming | $471 | $3,163 | 19 | 136 | +50.3% |
| California | $439 | $3,306 | 2,004 | 10,858 | +40.1% |
| Montana | $434 | $2,766 | 112 | 538 | +38.5% |
| Utah | $427 | $2,698 | 234 | 967 | +36.1% |
| Nevada | $421 | $4,487 | 187 | 870 | +34.3% |
| Oregon | $409 | $2,748 | 361 | 1,249 | +30.4% |
| Vermont | $402 | $2,427 | 47 | 143 | +28.3% |
| Idaho | $397 | $2,891 | 95 | 516 | +26.7% |
| Hawaii | $388 | $2,709 | 63 | 235 | +23.6% |
| Oklahoma | $375 | $2,702 | 196 | 1,666 | +19.4% |
| Indiana | $374 | $3,271 | 590 | 2,677 | +19.3% |
| Puerto Rico | $374 | $2,760 | 37 | 187 | +19.2% |
| New York | $369 | $4,790 | 1,507 | 9,650 | +17.8% |
| Iowa | $366 | $2,638 | 294 | 1,296 | +16.6% |
| Arizona | $364 | $3,375 | 617 | 3,686 | +16.1% |
| Arkansas | $363 | $1,819 | 190 | 1,512 | +15.8% |
| Maryland | $361 | $3,234 | 324 | 2,625 | +15.3% |
| Washington | $360 | $2,710 | 714 | 3,113 | +14.8% |
| New Mexico | $358 | $3,130 | 93 | 335 | +14.0% |
| Nebraska | $352 | $2,179 | 230 | 886 | +12.3% |
| Colorado | $348 | $3,127 | 651 | 2,282 | +11.0% |
| New Hampshire | $337 | $5,117 | 179 | 684 | +7.5% |
| Massachusetts | $334 | $2,739 | 825 | 5,142 | +6.5% |
| Illinois | $326 | $3,872 | 1,408 | 6,032 | +4.0% |
| Delaware | $324 | $3,059 | 122 | 630 | +3.3% |
| Connecticut | $322 | $3,886 | 388 | 1,543 | +2.8% |
| New Jersey | $317 | $2,884 | 607 | 4,352 | +1.0% |
| Louisiana | $316 | $1,987 | 421 | 1,877 | +0.9% |
| Florida | $313 | $3,407 | 2,518 | 14,053 | -0.2% |
| Rhode Island | $312 | $2,218 | 79 | 473 | -0.5% |
| Kentucky | $310 | $3,171 | 484 | 1,728 | -1.2% |
| Texas | $303 | $3,868 | 2,326 | 13,522 | -3.5% |
| Minnesota | $302 | $2,558 | 756 | 2,711 | -3.6% |
| Ohio | $302 | $2,477 | 1,407 | 6,343 | -3.8% |
| District of Columbia | $297 | $1,984 | 137 | 1,020 | -5.3% |
| Wisconsin | $293 | $4,181 | 701 | 2,495 | -6.6% |
| Kansas | $281 | $1,771 | 342 | 1,796 | -10.4% |
| Missouri | $279 | $2,494 | 743 | 3,974 | -11.1% |
| Virginia | $277 | $3,325 | 919 | 6,628 | -11.8% |
| North Dakota | $267 | $1,924 | 144 | 361 | -14.8% |
| Pennsylvania | $265 | $2,512 | 2,101 | 10,060 | -15.4% |
| West Virginia | $262 | $3,046 | 146 | 584 | -16.3% |
| Tennessee | $259 | $2,923 | 789 | 4,944 | -17.3% |
| Michigan | $259 | $3,508 | 1,370 | 4,817 | -17.4% |
| Mississippi | $257 | $2,101 | 238 | 1,338 | -18.0% |
| Maine | $256 | $3,034 | 180 | 803 | -18.4% |
| North Carolina | $251 | $2,891 | 1,156 | 6,133 | -20.0% |
| South Carolina | $231 | $3,084 | 664 | 5,294 | -26.3% |
| Georgia | $228 | $2,600 | 1,015 | 5,516 | -27.2% |
| Alabama | $214 | $1,957 | 545 | 3,615 | -31.7% |
| South Dakota | $204 | $1,706 | 100 | 791 | -34.8% |
⚠️ 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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