Exam with injections of chemical for destruction of bladder using an endoscope
Medicare pricing data for 7,545 providers across 52 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $159 in Vermont to $461 in Maryland. 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
Exam with injections of chemical for destruction of bladder using an endoscope (HCPCS code 52287) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $344.83, but hospitals typically charge $1,411 — a 4.1x 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 $344.83, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $68.97. 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 4.1x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $269.58 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $461 | $1,920 | 159 | 3,550 | +33.7% |
| Alaska | $437 | $3,307 | 12 | 51 | +26.6% |
| New Jersey | $422 | $2,206 | 252 | 2,002 | +22.2% |
| Nebraska | $411 | $2,052 | 65 | 1,403 | +19.2% |
| Nevada | $402 | $1,236 | 55 | 623 | +16.6% |
| Wyoming | $399 | $2,409 | 14 | 127 | +15.8% |
| District of Columbia | $397 | $1,275 | 34 | 415 | +15.2% |
| Puerto Rico | $391 | $507 | 5 | 13 | +13.3% |
| California | $383 | $1,441 | 634 | 7,078 | +11.0% |
| Oregon | $383 | $1,370 | 115 | 1,105 | +11.0% |
| Georgia | $379 | $1,516 | 222 | 1,862 | +10.0% |
| Delaware | $378 | $1,918 | 32 | 384 | +9.7% |
| Florida | $377 | $1,738 | 548 | 5,005 | +9.2% |
| Colorado | $372 | $1,737 | 149 | 1,150 | +7.8% |
| Arizona | $370 | $1,402 | 175 | 1,724 | +7.2% |
| Washington | $369 | $1,101 | 177 | 2,414 | +7.1% |
| New York | $368 | $1,649 | 405 | 3,583 | +6.7% |
| Pennsylvania | $358 | $995 | 321 | 3,284 | +3.7% |
| Mississippi | $350 | $1,165 | 58 | 738 | +1.5% |
| Connecticut | $350 | $1,355 | 89 | 818 | +1.4% |
| Texas | $346 | $1,616 | 476 | 4,287 | +0.3% |
| Virginia | $345 | $1,363 | 178 | 1,688 | -0.0% |
| Tennessee | $336 | $1,255 | 176 | 2,027 | -2.6% |
| South Carolina | $333 | $1,724 | 131 | 1,920 | -3.4% |
| Illinois | $333 | $1,411 | 331 | 3,353 | -3.5% |
| Missouri | $318 | $1,137 | 188 | 1,986 | -7.7% |
| Massachusetts | $316 | $1,068 | 211 | 2,183 | -8.3% |
| North Carolina | $316 | $1,316 | 259 | 2,155 | -8.4% |
| Hawaii | $315 | $971 | 15 | 72 | -8.5% |
| Arkansas | $315 | $988 | 66 | 767 | -8.6% |
| Idaho | $312 | $819 | 43 | 648 | -9.5% |
| Indiana | $311 | $1,814 | 167 | 1,394 | -9.7% |
| Minnesota | $307 | $1,478 | 137 | 1,148 | -10.9% |
| Kentucky | $304 | $1,113 | 86 | 721 | -11.9% |
| Kansas | $300 | $1,367 | 83 | 951 | -12.9% |
| Utah | $297 | $848 | 62 | 575 | -14.0% |
| Ohio | $293 | $1,067 | 351 | 3,471 | -15.0% |
| Michigan | $292 | $1,002 | 250 | 2,127 | -15.3% |
| Iowa | $291 | $1,153 | 66 | 741 | -15.6% |
| Alabama | $291 | $749 | 119 | 819 | -15.7% |
| New Hampshire | $263 | $1,421 | 34 | 465 | -23.8% |
| New Mexico | $260 | $1,019 | 26 | 161 | -24.6% |
| Wisconsin | $255 | $2,191 | 164 | 1,616 | -26.1% |
| South Dakota | $255 | $870 | 24 | 1,076 | -26.2% |
| Oklahoma | $253 | $701 | 86 | 655 | -26.8% |
| Rhode Island | $245 | $935 | 25 | 163 | -29.1% |
| Louisiana | $224 | $722 | 116 | 781 | -35.0% |
| Montana | $214 | $455 | 42 | 538 | -37.9% |
| North Dakota | $190 | $768 | 11 | 147 | -45.0% |
| Maine | $184 | $700 | 44 | 337 | -46.8% |
| West Virginia | $177 | $663 | 35 | 209 | -48.7% |
| Vermont | $159 | $901 | 13 | 142 | -53.9% |
⚠️ 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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