Anesthesia for open amputation below the knee
Medicare pricing data for 14,895 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 10.4x markup — hospitals charge $1,767 but Medicare allows only $170.08. Uninsured patients may face bills 10.4 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $123 in Alabama to $328 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 open amputation below the knee (HCPCS code 01482) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $170.08, but hospitals typically charge $1,767 — a 10.4x 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 $170.08, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $34.02. 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 10.4x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $134.69 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $328 | $1,957 | 35 | 52 | +92.7% |
| Puerto Rico | $277 | $1,551 | 14 | 24 | +62.9% |
| Utah | $245 | $1,530 | 79 | 88 | +44.3% |
| California | $236 | $1,836 | 1,006 | 1,309 | +38.8% |
| Montana | $228 | $1,251 | 56 | 78 | +34.3% |
| Oregon | $228 | $1,469 | 156 | 195 | +33.9% |
| Idaho | $226 | $1,708 | 52 | 62 | +33.1% |
| Wyoming | $225 | $1,776 | 22 | 29 | +32.4% |
| Washington | $211 | $1,516 | 282 | 347 | +23.8% |
| Iowa | $210 | $1,457 | 144 | 174 | +23.2% |
| Nebraska | $205 | $1,478 | 101 | 122 | +20.8% |
| New York | $198 | $2,640 | 778 | 970 | +16.2% |
| Oklahoma | $196 | $1,528 | 184 | 248 | +15.4% |
| Nevada | $194 | $2,033 | 119 | 160 | +14.3% |
| New Mexico | $191 | $1,807 | 72 | 82 | +12.2% |
| District of Columbia | $191 | $1,437 | 66 | 96 | +12.1% |
| Massachusetts | $190 | $1,505 | 349 | 436 | +11.5% |
| Arizona | $188 | $2,263 | 223 | 288 | +10.6% |
| Arkansas | $188 | $1,185 | 169 | 228 | +10.5% |
| Colorado | $187 | $1,765 | 170 | 195 | +9.7% |
| Illinois | $185 | $2,287 | 481 | 604 | +8.8% |
| Maryland | $184 | $1,761 | 330 | 475 | +8.3% |
| Kansas | $182 | $1,197 | 168 | 212 | +7.0% |
| Indiana | $182 | $1,477 | 289 | 350 | +6.9% |
| New Jersey | $176 | $2,098 | 341 | 448 | +3.7% |
| Delaware | $176 | $1,717 | 56 | 73 | +3.3% |
| Florida | $174 | $1,954 | 808 | 989 | +2.3% |
| Louisiana | $172 | $1,369 | 243 | 332 | +1.2% |
| Texas | $168 | $2,161 | 1,157 | 1,498 | -1.5% |
| Ohio | $167 | $1,510 | 573 | 683 | -1.8% |
| Hawaii | $164 | $1,122 | 20 | 24 | -3.4% |
| Kentucky | $162 | $1,646 | 215 | 271 | -4.9% |
| Tennessee | $162 | $1,621 | 453 | 585 | -4.9% |
| North Dakota | $161 | $1,353 | 78 | 104 | -5.6% |
| Vermont | $159 | $1,166 | 30 | 37 | -6.4% |
| Rhode Island | $157 | $1,549 | 27 | 39 | -7.8% |
| Missouri | $155 | $1,322 | 360 | 502 | -9.0% |
| Connecticut | $155 | $1,903 | 157 | 197 | -9.0% |
| Maine | $154 | $1,895 | 112 | 145 | -9.2% |
| New Hampshire | $149 | $2,306 | 105 | 131 | -12.7% |
| Michigan | $146 | $1,911 | 549 | 697 | -14.0% |
| Virginia | $144 | $1,673 | 417 | 543 | -15.1% |
| West Virginia | $143 | $1,964 | 115 | 145 | -16.1% |
| Wisconsin | $141 | $2,188 | 352 | 512 | -17.1% |
| Minnesota | $140 | $1,353 | 384 | 481 | -17.6% |
| Pennsylvania | $139 | $1,506 | 865 | 1,086 | -18.1% |
| South Dakota | $136 | $1,663 | 83 | 106 | -20.1% |
| Mississippi | $135 | $957 | 193 | 279 | -20.5% |
| North Carolina | $132 | $1,756 | 591 | 804 | -22.2% |
| Georgia | $130 | $1,500 | 543 | 773 | -23.3% |
| South Carolina | $130 | $1,857 | 381 | 494 | -23.8% |
| Alabama | $123 | $1,175 | 326 | 441 | -27.4% |
⚠️ 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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