Anesthesia for x-ray on artery of brain, heart, or chest
Medicare pricing data for 30,595 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 10.7x markup — hospitals charge $2,689 but Medicare allows only $250.50. Uninsured patients may face bills 10.7 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $172 in Alabama to $513 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 x-ray on artery of brain, heart, or chest (HCPCS code 01926) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $250.50, but hospitals typically charge $2,689 — 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 $250.50, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $50.10. 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 $198.23 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $513 | $3,275 | 24 | 82 | +104.7% |
| Wyoming | $349 | $2,424 | 19 | 91 | +39.2% |
| California | $337 | $2,569 | 1,970 | 8,053 | +34.6% |
| Nevada | $323 | $3,374 | 167 | 496 | +29.1% |
| Oregon | $323 | $2,270 | 301 | 853 | +29.0% |
| Montana | $321 | $1,912 | 85 | 481 | +28.1% |
| Utah | $320 | $2,208 | 184 | 555 | +27.8% |
| New York | $314 | $4,346 | 1,597 | 5,886 | +25.3% |
| Maryland | $307 | $2,944 | 471 | 1,477 | +22.4% |
| Massachusetts | $295 | $2,524 | 756 | 2,964 | +17.7% |
| Iowa | $293 | $2,203 | 264 | 908 | +17.1% |
| Arkansas | $290 | $1,710 | 230 | 989 | +15.9% |
| Arizona | $290 | $3,309 | 417 | 2,344 | +15.7% |
| Delaware | $289 | $2,744 | 106 | 305 | +15.4% |
| Illinois | $288 | $3,470 | 1,210 | 4,039 | +14.9% |
| Hawaii | $287 | $2,213 | 58 | 174 | +14.8% |
| Puerto Rico | $282 | $1,825 | 30 | 71 | +12.8% |
| Indiana | $281 | $2,454 | 521 | 2,335 | +12.1% |
| Washington | $281 | $2,408 | 646 | 2,377 | +12.1% |
| Idaho | $279 | $2,081 | 148 | 561 | +11.5% |
| Oklahoma | $279 | $2,192 | 210 | 1,340 | +11.3% |
| Colorado | $277 | $2,651 | 501 | 1,491 | +10.6% |
| New Mexico | $260 | $2,499 | 102 | 343 | +3.9% |
| Nebraska | $258 | $1,664 | 247 | 1,323 | +3.0% |
| District of Columbia | $258 | $2,077 | 144 | 497 | +2.8% |
| New Jersey | $254 | $3,042 | 750 | 2,571 | +1.2% |
| Vermont | $253 | $1,945 | 50 | 128 | +0.9% |
| Florida | $251 | $3,045 | 2,431 | 9,416 | +0.3% |
| New Hampshire | $248 | $4,437 | 165 | 553 | -1.0% |
| Rhode Island | $248 | $1,982 | 65 | 214 | -1.1% |
| Kentucky | $246 | $2,452 | 489 | 1,348 | -1.7% |
| Connecticut | $246 | $3,008 | 372 | 1,253 | -1.7% |
| Ohio | $242 | $2,234 | 1,335 | 3,758 | -3.5% |
| Wisconsin | $239 | $3,617 | 639 | 1,917 | -4.7% |
| Texas | $238 | $3,003 | 2,110 | 9,758 | -5.0% |
| Louisiana | $236 | $1,864 | 431 | 1,410 | -5.8% |
| Virginia | $232 | $3,089 | 880 | 3,405 | -7.4% |
| Tennessee | $221 | $2,621 | 828 | 3,247 | -11.6% |
| Michigan | $221 | $2,920 | 1,241 | 3,353 | -11.6% |
| Missouri | $221 | $2,161 | 821 | 3,181 | -11.9% |
| West Virginia | $219 | $2,319 | 197 | 512 | -12.6% |
| Pennsylvania | $218 | $2,319 | 1,999 | 5,920 | -13.0% |
| Maine | $209 | $2,322 | 168 | 410 | -16.5% |
| North Dakota | $205 | $1,713 | 179 | 539 | -18.0% |
| North Carolina | $204 | $2,570 | 1,143 | 4,010 | -18.6% |
| Minnesota | $203 | $1,990 | 702 | 1,923 | -19.2% |
| Kansas | $200 | $1,261 | 357 | 2,200 | -20.0% |
| Mississippi | $189 | $1,405 | 248 | 1,523 | -24.7% |
| South Carolina | $180 | $2,511 | 669 | 3,662 | -28.0% |
| Georgia | $179 | $2,311 | 1,129 | 4,268 | -28.7% |
| South Dakota | $176 | $2,334 | 155 | 628 | -29.7% |
| Alabama | $172 | $1,939 | 609 | 2,479 | -31.4% |
⚠️ 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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