Electronic assessment of bladder emptying
Medicare pricing data for 9,582 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 17.3x markup — hospitals charge $184.72 but Medicare allows only $10.70. Uninsured patients may face bills 17.3 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $6 in Idaho to $13 in New Jersey. 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
Electronic assessment of bladder emptying (HCPCS code 51741) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $10.70, but hospitals typically charge $184.72 — a 17.3x 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 $10.70, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $2.14. 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 17.3x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $7.99 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $13 | $237 | 343 | 22,583 | +22.1% |
| Maryland | $13 | $168 | 223 | 7,717 | +19.8% |
| Puerto Rico | $13 | $46 | 59 | 642 | +19.8% |
| New York | $13 | $303 | 775 | 45,591 | +18.6% |
| Delaware | $12 | $131 | 35 | 3,023 | +14.3% |
| District of Columbia | $12 | $177 | 39 | 1,345 | +14.0% |
| California | $12 | $149 | 723 | 43,728 | +13.5% |
| Wyoming | $11 | $171 | 9 | 555 | +6.4% |
| Pennsylvania | $11 | $149 | 466 | 13,155 | +3.4% |
| Florida | $11 | $138 | 783 | 34,729 | +2.3% |
| Minnesota | $11 | $264 | 171 | 4,650 | -1.4% |
| Arizona | $10 | $199 | 311 | 14,501 | -2.6% |
| Oklahoma | $10 | $76 | 67 | 3,605 | -2.7% |
| Illinois | $10 | $251 | 335 | 10,416 | -5.9% |
| Massachusetts | $10 | $249 | 302 | 9,745 | -6.7% |
| Texas | $10 | $145 | 609 | 18,659 | -8.3% |
| Connecticut | $10 | $262 | 95 | 1,900 | -9.8% |
| Nebraska | $10 | $166 | 57 | 2,273 | -10.6% |
| Virginia | $10 | $149 | 240 | 5,348 | -11.0% |
| New Hampshire | $9 | $156 | 46 | 968 | -11.5% |
| Colorado | $9 | $126 | 168 | 4,419 | -11.5% |
| Kansas | $9 | $145 | 80 | 2,080 | -12.9% |
| Louisiana | $9 | $130 | 137 | 2,547 | -13.5% |
| Nevada | $9 | $115 | 66 | 1,934 | -14.5% |
| Mississippi | $9 | $157 | 108 | 3,096 | -16.6% |
| Tennessee | $9 | $171 | 183 | 6,069 | -17.5% |
| Wisconsin | $9 | $248 | 179 | 2,901 | -19.6% |
| Kentucky | $9 | $157 | 114 | 1,655 | -19.7% |
| Michigan | $9 | $136 | 282 | 3,587 | -19.8% |
| Georgia | $9 | $148 | 291 | 7,837 | -19.9% |
| Alaska | $8 | $364 | 17 | 242 | -20.7% |
| South Carolina | $8 | $278 | 152 | 3,399 | -22.4% |
| North Carolina | $8 | $159 | 290 | 5,733 | -22.8% |
| Washington | $8 | $99 | 194 | 4,160 | -23.0% |
| Indiana | $8 | $170 | 205 | 3,647 | -24.7% |
| New Mexico | $8 | $143 | 40 | 603 | -26.4% |
| Maine | $8 | $125 | 34 | 348 | -26.5% |
| Rhode Island | $8 | $70 | 36 | 651 | -27.1% |
| Iowa | $7 | $107 | 96 | 1,644 | -30.7% |
| Utah | $7 | $137 | 82 | 1,432 | -30.7% |
| Montana | $7 | $55 | 42 | 1,089 | -32.5% |
| Ohio | $7 | $129 | 425 | 8,052 | -32.7% |
| Alabama | $7 | $86 | 107 | 1,477 | -32.8% |
| North Dakota | $7 | $111 | 21 | 469 | -34.1% |
| Missouri | $7 | $135 | 179 | 3,766 | -35.5% |
| Hawaii | $7 | $125 | 14 | 259 | -36.1% |
| Vermont | $7 | $38 | 13 | 322 | -37.0% |
| Arkansas | $7 | $89 | 64 | 634 | -38.7% |
| Oregon | $7 | $63 | 132 | 2,176 | -39.0% |
| West Virginia | $6 | $115 | 40 | 285 | -39.9% |
| South Dakota | $6 | $69 | 34 | 793 | -40.7% |
| Idaho | $6 | $44 | 56 | 710 | -42.4% |
⚠️ 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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