Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube
Medicare pricing data for 26,606 providers across 52 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $28 in North Dakota to $61 in California. 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
Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube (HCPCS code 51702) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $53.01, but hospitals typically charge $231.51 — a 4.4x 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 $53.01, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $10.60. 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 4.4x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $39.66 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $61 | $255 | 2,222 | 18,139 | +15.1% |
| New Jersey | $61 | $353 | 893 | 7,712 | +15.1% |
| New York | $59 | $277 | 2,079 | 21,029 | +10.4% |
| Connecticut | $58 | $258 | 404 | 3,949 | +10.3% |
| Massachusetts | $57 | $243 | 658 | 6,833 | +7.5% |
| Maryland | $57 | $165 | 540 | 5,084 | +6.9% |
| Alaska | $56 | $528 | 111 | 719 | +5.8% |
| Nevada | $56 | $181 | 200 | 1,946 | +5.5% |
| Colorado | $56 | $172 | 457 | 3,552 | +4.7% |
| Florida | $55 | $195 | 1,809 | 14,465 | +3.1% |
| Illinois | $54 | $333 | 1,088 | 10,894 | +2.5% |
| Rhode Island | $54 | $168 | 83 | 639 | +2.4% |
| Wyoming | $54 | $146 | 73 | 551 | +2.2% |
| Arizona | $54 | $193 | 531 | 5,208 | +1.5% |
| Washington | $54 | $182 | 632 | 7,612 | +1.0% |
| Minnesota | $53 | $282 | 585 | 4,026 | +0.4% |
| Virginia | $53 | $183 | 710 | 7,939 | +0.3% |
| Oregon | $53 | $204 | 315 | 3,200 | -0.8% |
| Texas | $52 | $215 | 1,564 | 11,539 | -1.3% |
| Georgia | $52 | $205 | 705 | 6,348 | -1.5% |
| Utah | $52 | $163 | 136 | 1,839 | -1.7% |
| Hawaii | $52 | $166 | 58 | 243 | -1.8% |
| Pennsylvania | $52 | $183 | 1,430 | 10,988 | -1.8% |
| District of Columbia | $52 | $174 | 87 | 697 | -1.9% |
| New Hampshire | $52 | $253 | 152 | 1,242 | -2.6% |
| Tennessee | $51 | $176 | 504 | 4,252 | -4.3% |
| Delaware | $51 | $170 | 95 | 1,162 | -4.6% |
| Indiana | $50 | $219 | 641 | 5,768 | -4.8% |
| Oklahoma | $50 | $159 | 312 | 2,247 | -6.3% |
| Missouri | $50 | $222 | 491 | 3,769 | -6.4% |
| Michigan | $49 | $194 | 790 | 4,845 | -6.8% |
| Nebraska | $49 | $215 | 158 | 1,569 | -8.0% |
| North Carolina | $49 | $213 | 853 | 6,460 | -8.0% |
| Wisconsin | $47 | $588 | 603 | 4,807 | -10.5% |
| Kansas | $47 | $178 | 232 | 2,396 | -10.7% |
| South Carolina | $47 | $205 | 531 | 3,805 | -10.7% |
| Iowa | $47 | $226 | 261 | 2,771 | -11.8% |
| Mississippi | $47 | $216 | 208 | 1,761 | -12.2% |
| Kentucky | $45 | $167 | 306 | 1,564 | -16.0% |
| Arkansas | $44 | $177 | 216 | 1,822 | -16.1% |
| Ohio | $44 | $177 | 1,088 | 6,808 | -16.2% |
| Alabama | $44 | $170 | 307 | 1,712 | -17.1% |
| South Dakota | $44 | $286 | 122 | 1,169 | -17.6% |
| Idaho | $43 | $132 | 131 | 1,078 | -18.4% |
| Montana | $42 | $144 | 139 | 1,260 | -20.7% |
| New Mexico | $42 | $153 | 152 | 1,932 | -20.8% |
| Louisiana | $42 | $199 | 371 | 1,840 | -20.8% |
| Maine | $38 | $122 | 120 | 777 | -28.6% |
| West Virginia | $36 | $155 | 147 | 518 | -32.8% |
| Vermont | $29 | $111 | 34 | 226 | -44.9% |
| Puerto Rico | $28 | $63 | 132 | 379 | -46.4% |
| North Dakota | $28 | $286 | 123 | 939 | -47.5% |
⚠️ 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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