Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery
Medicare pricing data for 4,146 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 5.9x markup — hospitals charge $4,417 but Medicare allows only $742.63. Uninsured patients may face bills 5.9 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
Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery (HCPCS code 33361) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $742.63, but hospitals typically charge $4,417 — a 5.9x 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 $742.63, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $148.53. 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 5.9x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $591.84 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $919 | $11,049 | 7 | 184 | +23.8% |
| New York | $851 | $6,337 | 225 | 7,347 | +14.5% |
| District of Columbia | $816 | $3,013 | 12 | 546 | +9.9% |
| Illinois | $803 | $5,768 | 168 | 4,163 | +8.2% |
| Maryland | $793 | $3,647 | 62 | 1,827 | +6.8% |
| Florida | $789 | $3,599 | 345 | 7,053 | +6.2% |
| New Jersey | $783 | $4,877 | 105 | 2,984 | +5.4% |
| Connecticut | $773 | $5,598 | 42 | 750 | +4.1% |
| Michigan | $763 | $3,452 | 158 | 3,148 | +2.8% |
| Massachusetts | $763 | $4,473 | 87 | 2,953 | +2.7% |
| Montana | $761 | $5,559 | 21 | 511 | +2.5% |
| Rhode Island | $751 | $5,336 | 8 | 440 | +1.2% |
| California | $750 | $4,343 | 408 | 8,319 | +1.0% |
| Nevada | $749 | $3,364 | 38 | 625 | +0.9% |
| New Hampshire | $746 | $8,960 | 26 | 1,174 | +0.4% |
| Louisiana | $740 | $4,412 | 79 | 1,170 | -0.3% |
| West Virginia | $740 | $3,793 | 21 | 364 | -0.4% |
| Pennsylvania | $739 | $3,861 | 214 | 5,237 | -0.5% |
| New Mexico | $738 | $3,344 | 14 | 284 | -0.6% |
| Washington | $736 | $2,686 | 77 | 2,688 | -0.8% |
| Virginia | $736 | $3,442 | 92 | 3,086 | -0.9% |
| Georgia | $735 | $3,881 | 91 | 2,474 | -1.1% |
| Delaware | $734 | $3,577 | 17 | 360 | -1.1% |
| Ohio | $733 | $4,266 | 163 | 3,227 | -1.2% |
| Puerto Rico | $733 | $1,136 | 8 | 28 | -1.3% |
| Colorado | $731 | $3,446 | 53 | 1,162 | -1.6% |
| Wyoming | $728 | $6,096 | 4 | 105 | -2.0% |
| Hawaii | $726 | $3,177 | 5 | 90 | -2.2% |
| Texas | $723 | $4,096 | 329 | 5,330 | -2.7% |
| Missouri | $718 | $4,420 | 108 | 2,061 | -3.3% |
| Arizona | $717 | $3,152 | 107 | 2,101 | -3.4% |
| Oregon | $714 | $3,012 | 48 | 1,489 | -3.9% |
| Kentucky | $711 | $3,472 | 66 | 1,216 | -4.3% |
| Utah | $709 | $3,257 | 29 | 811 | -4.5% |
| South Carolina | $707 | $5,302 | 67 | 2,151 | -4.8% |
| Oklahoma | $705 | $3,454 | 48 | 1,258 | -5.1% |
| North Carolina | $703 | $4,480 | 92 | 2,522 | -5.4% |
| Maine | $697 | $3,618 | 17 | 284 | -6.1% |
| Alabama | $696 | $3,197 | 68 | 1,233 | -6.3% |
| North Dakota | $689 | $3,482 | 20 | 541 | -7.3% |
| Vermont | $686 | $5,797 | 6 | 310 | -7.7% |
| Mississippi | $685 | $4,984 | 40 | 847 | -7.7% |
| Kansas | $681 | $3,075 | 35 | 1,070 | -8.3% |
| Indiana | $676 | $4,175 | 97 | 2,227 | -9.0% |
| Tennessee | $674 | $3,405 | 89 | 2,762 | -9.2% |
| Minnesota | $673 | $5,135 | 102 | 2,795 | -9.3% |
| South Dakota | $671 | $2,470 | 11 | 620 | -9.6% |
| Wisconsin | $668 | $10,961 | 84 | 2,111 | -10.1% |
| Iowa | $664 | $3,182 | 44 | 954 | -10.6% |
| Idaho | $661 | $3,297 | 22 | 549 | -11.0% |
| Arkansas | $659 | $2,748 | 38 | 805 | -11.2% |
| Nebraska | $653 | $3,239 | 29 | 614 | -12.1% |
⚠️ 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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