Complete laser vaporization of prostate including control of bleeding using an endoscope
Medicare pricing data for 2,288 providers across 51 states
This procedure has a 6.3x markup — hospitals charge $5,845 but Medicare allows only $931.12. Uninsured patients may face bills 6.3 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $630 in Idaho to $1,369 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
Complete laser vaporization of prostate including control of bleeding using an endoscope (HCPCS code 52648) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $931.12, but hospitals typically charge $5,845 — a 6.3x 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 $931.12, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $186.22. 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 6.3x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $737.59 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $1,369 | $6,267 | 84 | 1,192 | +47.1% |
| Colorado | $1,281 | $9,641 | 44 | 396 | +37.6% |
| Hawaii | $1,202 | $5,041 | 5 | 29 | +29.1% |
| Mississippi | $1,103 | $4,824 | 20 | 197 | +18.5% |
| New York | $1,091 | $7,641 | 135 | 934 | +17.1% |
| Delaware | $1,085 | $4,086 | 13 | 157 | +16.5% |
| Virginia | $1,060 | $6,229 | 56 | 650 | +13.9% |
| Washington | $1,032 | $4,423 | 26 | 151 | +10.9% |
| Arizona | $1,027 | $7,260 | 64 | 570 | +10.3% |
| Illinois | $995 | $6,935 | 141 | 1,061 | +6.8% |
| Indiana | $985 | $8,685 | 43 | 414 | +5.8% |
| California | $978 | $7,150 | 155 | 866 | +5.0% |
| North Carolina | $940 | $6,556 | 53 | 264 | +1.0% |
| Wyoming | $919 | $2,614 | 4 | 12 | -1.3% |
| Florida | $916 | $5,403 | 206 | 1,299 | -1.7% |
| Texas | $906 | $5,339 | 154 | 959 | -2.7% |
| New Jersey | $888 | $10,962 | 104 | 570 | -4.6% |
| Alaska | $888 | $17,053 | 5 | 13 | -4.7% |
| Nevada | $886 | $4,382 | 9 | 87 | -4.8% |
| Tennessee | $874 | $4,249 | 39 | 223 | -6.1% |
| Iowa | $869 | $3,744 | 15 | 316 | -6.7% |
| Puerto Rico | $866 | $1,395 | 23 | 47 | -6.9% |
| South Carolina | $832 | $6,936 | 35 | 235 | -10.7% |
| Pennsylvania | $830 | $3,708 | 81 | 439 | -10.9% |
| Ohio | $812 | $3,699 | 114 | 1,080 | -12.8% |
| Connecticut | $798 | $6,755 | 37 | 113 | -14.3% |
| Arkansas | $798 | $2,876 | 24 | 141 | -14.3% |
| Missouri | $760 | $4,834 | 42 | 344 | -18.3% |
| Oregon | $758 | $4,787 | 25 | 113 | -18.6% |
| District of Columbia | $751 | $4,166 | 6 | 27 | -19.4% |
| Michigan | $750 | $3,046 | 39 | 193 | -19.5% |
| Utah | $733 | $2,023 | 4 | 39 | -21.3% |
| Massachusetts | $732 | $3,525 | 58 | 378 | -21.4% |
| Minnesota | $719 | $8,149 | 52 | 217 | -22.7% |
| Oklahoma | $700 | $3,018 | 49 | 426 | -24.9% |
| Montana | $687 | $2,455 | 5 | 39 | -26.2% |
| New Hampshire | $680 | $6,555 | 17 | 202 | -26.9% |
| New Mexico | $679 | $5,867 | 8 | 52 | -27.1% |
| Kansas | $678 | $4,157 | 18 | 171 | -27.2% |
| West Virginia | $667 | $2,328 | 16 | 107 | -28.4% |
| Georgia | $667 | $4,761 | 45 | 349 | -28.4% |
| Nebraska | $667 | $4,660 | 18 | 107 | -28.4% |
| North Dakota | $665 | $2,034 | 3 | 33 | -28.6% |
| Louisiana | $661 | $2,883 | 40 | 210 | -29.0% |
| Vermont | $661 | $7,036 | 4 | 37 | -29.0% |
| Maine | $659 | $1,970 | 21 | 105 | -29.2% |
| South Dakota | $651 | $969 | 2 | 16 | -30.1% |
| Kentucky | $641 | $4,529 | 24 | 116 | -31.2% |
| Wisconsin | $641 | $10,781 | 34 | 160 | -31.2% |
| Alabama | $634 | $2,377 | 18 | 99 | -31.9% |
| Idaho | $630 | $1,743 | 7 | 35 | -32.3% |
⚠️ 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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