Anesthesia for procedure on stomach for weight loss
Medicare pricing data for 10,722 providers across 50 states
This procedure has a 10.6x markup — hospitals charge $3,163 but Medicare allows only $299.23. Uninsured patients may face bills 10.6 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $218 in Alabama to $586 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 on stomach for weight loss (HCPCS code 00797) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $299.23, but hospitals typically charge $3,163 — 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 $299.23, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $59.85. 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 $235.88 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $586 | $3,431 | 14 | 17 | +95.9% |
| Montana | $428 | $2,458 | 29 | 38 | +42.9% |
| California | $419 | $3,425 | 630 | 929 | +40.0% |
| Oregon | $413 | $2,435 | 129 | 166 | +38.2% |
| Utah | $388 | $2,838 | 54 | 80 | +29.7% |
| Washington | $386 | $2,995 | 183 | 272 | +28.9% |
| Wyoming | $381 | $2,194 | 8 | 12 | +27.3% |
| Maryland | $361 | $2,942 | 198 | 283 | +20.8% |
| Arkansas | $360 | $2,069 | 100 | 266 | +20.2% |
| Idaho | $358 | $2,265 | 43 | 74 | +19.6% |
| Iowa | $355 | $2,525 | 77 | 101 | +18.6% |
| Nevada | $352 | $3,488 | 74 | 118 | +17.8% |
| North Dakota | $351 | $2,048 | 25 | 34 | +17.2% |
| Arizona | $348 | $4,049 | 182 | 261 | +16.3% |
| Nebraska | $344 | $2,766 | 72 | 86 | +15.0% |
| New Mexico | $343 | $3,400 | 26 | 38 | +14.8% |
| Indiana | $338 | $2,947 | 174 | 241 | +13.0% |
| District of Columbia | $334 | $2,682 | 31 | 40 | +11.5% |
| New York | $330 | $4,827 | 628 | 884 | +10.4% |
| Oklahoma | $327 | $3,050 | 94 | 163 | +9.3% |
| Illinois | $323 | $3,650 | 394 | 565 | +8.0% |
| Colorado | $321 | $3,264 | 137 | 179 | +7.2% |
| Florida | $312 | $3,354 | 743 | 1,102 | +4.1% |
| Tennessee | $297 | $3,076 | 256 | 350 | -0.8% |
| Massachusetts | $295 | $2,420 | 340 | 499 | -1.3% |
| New Hampshire | $293 | $3,823 | 82 | 136 | -2.1% |
| New Jersey | $292 | $3,671 | 337 | 476 | -2.5% |
| Louisiana | $290 | $2,036 | 159 | 268 | -3.1% |
| Ohio | $289 | $2,512 | 428 | 551 | -3.4% |
| Vermont | $288 | $2,404 | 15 | 16 | -3.7% |
| Texas | $286 | $4,004 | 908 | 1,410 | -4.4% |
| Delaware | $285 | $3,457 | 46 | 76 | -4.6% |
| Wisconsin | $280 | $4,126 | 205 | 283 | -6.4% |
| Kentucky | $277 | $2,992 | 191 | 271 | -7.4% |
| Virginia | $269 | $2,976 | 303 | 422 | -9.9% |
| Rhode Island | $268 | $2,691 | 26 | 40 | -10.3% |
| Kansas | $264 | $1,775 | 152 | 268 | -11.8% |
| Connecticut | $262 | $3,184 | 134 | 173 | -12.3% |
| Maine | $260 | $2,979 | 75 | 90 | -13.1% |
| Missouri | $260 | $2,073 | 357 | 571 | -13.2% |
| Pennsylvania | $256 | $2,757 | 564 | 778 | -14.5% |
| Michigan | $255 | $3,396 | 431 | 598 | -14.7% |
| Minnesota | $248 | $2,342 | 239 | 328 | -17.0% |
| North Carolina | $240 | $3,042 | 334 | 473 | -19.8% |
| Georgia | $240 | $2,849 | 388 | 561 | -19.9% |
| West Virginia | $239 | $3,586 | 77 | 119 | -20.0% |
| Mississippi | $235 | $1,813 | 130 | 213 | -21.3% |
| South Carolina | $230 | $3,011 | 238 | 390 | -23.0% |
| South Dakota | $222 | $2,464 | 84 | 115 | -25.9% |
| Alabama | $218 | $2,530 | 165 | 238 | -27.2% |
⚠️ 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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