Amputation of thigh through thigh bone
Medicare pricing data for 4,855 providers across 52 states
This is a specialized procedure with relatively few Medicare claims. Pricing data may be less reliable due to smaller sample sizes. 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
Amputation of thigh through thigh bone (HCPCS code 27590) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $634.14, but hospitals typically charge $2,558 — a 4.0x 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 $634.14, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $126.83. 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 4.0x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $504.93 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $744 | $3,558 | 260 | 534 | +17.4% |
| District of Columbia | $744 | $1,999 | 11 | 30 | +17.3% |
| New Jersey | $742 | $4,453 | 114 | 221 | +17.0% |
| Puerto Rico | $723 | $783 | 11 | 17 | +14.1% |
| Illinois | $718 | $3,653 | 142 | 261 | +13.3% |
| Michigan | $718 | $1,953 | 117 | 226 | +13.1% |
| Hawaii | $715 | $1,854 | 8 | 13 | +12.7% |
| Maryland | $713 | $2,070 | 105 | 253 | +12.4% |
| Ohio | $693 | $2,506 | 148 | 249 | +9.2% |
| Virginia | $691 | $2,071 | 107 | 243 | +9.0% |
| California | $690 | $2,532 | 321 | 585 | +8.8% |
| Rhode Island | $689 | $2,753 | 11 | 17 | +8.7% |
| Delaware | $684 | $2,153 | 14 | 38 | +7.8% |
| Massachusetts | $683 | $3,487 | 79 | 132 | +7.8% |
| Pennsylvania | $674 | $2,372 | 225 | 468 | +6.2% |
| Louisiana | $670 | $2,172 | 114 | 232 | +5.6% |
| South Carolina | $658 | $2,742 | 118 | 266 | +3.8% |
| West Virginia | $657 | $2,181 | 34 | 54 | +3.6% |
| New Hampshire | $655 | $3,910 | 39 | 68 | +3.3% |
| Connecticut | $649 | $2,841 | 57 | 88 | +2.3% |
| Tennessee | $646 | $2,240 | 122 | 238 | +1.9% |
| Florida | $639 | $2,327 | 354 | 746 | +0.8% |
| Texas | $627 | $2,401 | 389 | 740 | -1.2% |
| Georgia | $611 | $2,306 | 168 | 354 | -3.7% |
| Mississippi | $608 | $2,495 | 98 | 238 | -4.1% |
| Missouri | $601 | $2,462 | 113 | 206 | -5.2% |
| Kentucky | $595 | $1,851 | 68 | 158 | -6.2% |
| North Carolina | $585 | $2,234 | 196 | 364 | -7.8% |
| North Dakota | $583 | $2,613 | 21 | 36 | -8.1% |
| Vermont | $579 | $3,728 | 10 | 22 | -8.7% |
| Arkansas | $576 | $1,681 | 73 | 115 | -9.2% |
| Nevada | $575 | $2,808 | 47 | 74 | -9.3% |
| Minnesota | $565 | $3,337 | 61 | 106 | -10.8% |
| Iowa | $565 | $2,623 | 45 | 86 | -10.9% |
| Alabama | $562 | $2,162 | 96 | 194 | -11.3% |
| Oklahoma | $562 | $2,104 | 78 | 150 | -11.4% |
| Oregon | $557 | $2,085 | 59 | 91 | -12.2% |
| Wisconsin | $550 | $5,698 | 111 | 185 | -13.2% |
| Maine | $549 | $1,932 | 37 | 58 | -13.4% |
| Alaska | $544 | $3,902 | 19 | 27 | -14.2% |
| Washington | $544 | $1,995 | 111 | 199 | -14.3% |
| Kansas | $534 | $2,037 | 61 | 122 | -15.8% |
| Indiana | $533 | $2,175 | 111 | 199 | -15.9% |
| New Mexico | $528 | $1,829 | 23 | 31 | -16.7% |
| Colorado | $528 | $2,039 | 61 | 90 | -16.8% |
| Idaho | $527 | $2,138 | 37 | 50 | -16.9% |
| Arizona | $517 | $2,238 | 98 | 140 | -18.5% |
| Montana | $486 | $1,750 | 29 | 43 | -23.3% |
| South Dakota | $474 | $1,748 | 28 | 43 | -25.3% |
| Wyoming | $472 | $1,584 | 15 | 18 | -25.6% |
| Nebraska | $448 | $2,156 | 47 | 93 | -29.3% |
| Utah | $373 | $1,387 | 29 | 46 | -41.1% |
⚠️ 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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