Computer-assisted image-guided navigation of lung airways using an endoscope
Medicare pricing data for 2,080 providers across 49 states
This procedure has a 18.8x markup — hospitals charge $1,798 but Medicare allows only $95.54. Uninsured patients may face bills 18.8 times higher than what insurance negotiates. 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
Computer-assisted image-guided navigation of lung airways using an endoscope (HCPCS code 31627) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $95.54, but hospitals typically charge $1,798 — a 18.8x 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 $95.54, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $19.11. 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 18.8x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $75.94 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $126 | $1,486 | 1 | 22 | +31.9% |
| California | $105 | $2,683 | 140 | 2,020 | +10.3% |
| New York | $105 | $3,873 | 92 | 1,076 | +10.0% |
| District of Columbia | $102 | $758 | 11 | 271 | +6.3% |
| New Jersey | $99 | $2,701 | 40 | 336 | +3.9% |
| Connecticut | $99 | $1,836 | 25 | 281 | +3.2% |
| Illinois | $98 | $1,980 | 79 | 1,224 | +2.5% |
| Massachusetts | $98 | $1,562 | 55 | 651 | +2.2% |
| Maryland | $98 | $1,960 | 32 | 658 | +2.2% |
| Virginia | $96 | $2,001 | 54 | 591 | +0.6% |
| Florida | $95 | $1,301 | 185 | 2,019 | -0.5% |
| Texas | $95 | $1,663 | 145 | 1,555 | -0.7% |
| Hawaii | $95 | $910 | 8 | 131 | -0.8% |
| New Hampshire | $95 | $1,482 | 3 | 66 | -0.8% |
| Montana | $95 | $1,046 | 7 | 85 | -1.0% |
| Washington | $95 | $936 | 35 | 432 | -1.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $94 | $1,715 | 118 | 1,239 | -1.3% |
| Delaware | $94 | $1,525 | 9 | 168 | -1.3% |
| Michigan | $94 | $723 | 85 | 619 | -1.8% |
| New Mexico | $94 | $2,675 | 4 | 14 | -2.0% |
| Nevada | $93 | $2,755 | 22 | 200 | -2.2% |
| Arizona | $93 | $888 | 30 | 631 | -2.7% |
| Colorado | $93 | $1,125 | 25 | 256 | -2.8% |
| Louisiana | $93 | $1,706 | 28 | 336 | -2.9% |
| West Virginia | $93 | $843 | 25 | 114 | -3.1% |
| Rhode Island | $93 | $1,212 | 7 | 44 | -3.2% |
| Oregon | $93 | $2,771 | 16 | 149 | -3.2% |
| Georgia | $92 | $1,742 | 75 | 924 | -3.3% |
| Ohio | $92 | $692 | 101 | 808 | -3.3% |
| Missouri | $92 | $1,294 | 54 | 472 | -3.6% |
| South Carolina | $92 | $1,321 | 34 | 497 | -3.8% |
| Utah | $92 | $1,234 | 5 | 69 | -4.1% |
| Minnesota | $91 | $1,755 | 34 | 373 | -4.6% |
| Kentucky | $90 | $614 | 52 | 505 | -5.3% |
| North Dakota | $90 | $2,538 | 4 | 20 | -5.5% |
| Oklahoma | $90 | $1,455 | 18 | 215 | -5.8% |
| Alabama | $90 | $1,636 | 27 | 295 | -5.9% |
| South Dakota | $90 | $2,643 | 2 | 18 | -5.9% |
| North Carolina | $90 | $2,965 | 77 | 1,071 | -6.1% |
| Mississippi | $89 | $2,302 | 32 | 301 | -7.1% |
| Idaho | $89 | $384 | 8 | 81 | -7.2% |
| Indiana | $89 | $1,813 | 71 | 838 | -7.3% |
| Kansas | $88 | $505 | 15 | 205 | -7.5% |
| Iowa | $88 | $1,977 | 26 | 230 | -7.5% |
| Tennessee | $88 | $1,271 | 74 | 1,239 | -7.5% |
| Wisconsin | $87 | $2,407 | 47 | 426 | -8.5% |
| Arkansas | $87 | $2,199 | 6 | 102 | -8.5% |
| Nebraska | $86 | $2,341 | 20 | 205 | -9.5% |
| Vermont | $83 | $3,264 | 5 | 45 | -13.1% |
⚠️ 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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