Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)
Medicare pricing data for 34,372 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 14.5x markup — hospitals charge $858.35 but Medicare allows only $59.34. Uninsured patients may face bills 14.5 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
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) (HCPCS code 64447) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $59.34, but hospitals typically charge $858.35 — a 14.5x 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 $59.34, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $11.87. 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 14.5x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $47.10 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $80 | $989 | 85 | 652 | +35.2% |
| Texas | $67 | $789 | 2,759 | 46,675 | +13.3% |
| Maryland | $64 | $724 | 677 | 7,371 | +8.3% |
| New Jersey | $63 | $1,284 | 708 | 5,754 | +6.4% |
| Connecticut | $62 | $1,178 | 347 | 3,786 | +4.4% |
| New York | $61 | $1,431 | 1,793 | 17,587 | +3.3% |
| District of Columbia | $61 | $860 | 140 | 1,037 | +3.2% |
| Illinois | $61 | $966 | 1,474 | 12,630 | +2.9% |
| Massachusetts | $60 | $586 | 931 | 7,564 | +1.8% |
| Puerto Rico | $60 | $1,458 | 11 | 84 | +1.6% |
| Delaware | $60 | $1,077 | 81 | 1,039 | +0.9% |
| Florida | $60 | $979 | 1,940 | 17,807 | +0.9% |
| Virginia | $60 | $828 | 797 | 9,503 | +0.6% |
| Pennsylvania | $59 | $785 | 1,356 | 12,573 | +0.1% |
| Rhode Island | $59 | $647 | 105 | 793 | -0.7% |
| California | $59 | $962 | 3,064 | 24,477 | -0.8% |
| Washington | $59 | $581 | 904 | 6,089 | -1.0% |
| Hawaii | $59 | $631 | 93 | 692 | -1.2% |
| North Dakota | $58 | $651 | 95 | 904 | -1.6% |
| South Dakota | $58 | $331 | 102 | 1,518 | -1.9% |
| Ohio | $58 | $727 | 1,437 | 13,031 | -1.9% |
| Maine | $58 | $464 | 237 | 1,459 | -1.9% |
| Utah | $58 | $720 | 416 | 3,785 | -1.9% |
| Colorado | $58 | $931 | 739 | 5,748 | -2.1% |
| Georgia | $58 | $810 | 924 | 8,800 | -2.5% |
| Michigan | $58 | $1,024 | 1,037 | 7,434 | -2.8% |
| Montana | $58 | $554 | 195 | 1,762 | -2.9% |
| Nebraska | $58 | $501 | 366 | 4,462 | -3.0% |
| Nevada | $57 | $1,007 | 319 | 2,759 | -3.4% |
| New Mexico | $57 | $1,092 | 224 | 1,547 | -3.4% |
| Iowa | $57 | $813 | 468 | 4,846 | -3.7% |
| New Hampshire | $57 | $816 | 247 | 2,209 | -3.8% |
| Missouri | $57 | $727 | 718 | 7,492 | -3.8% |
| Minnesota | $57 | $937 | 745 | 5,911 | -4.2% |
| Mississippi | $57 | $449 | 259 | 3,587 | -4.2% |
| Wyoming | $57 | $900 | 73 | 647 | -4.3% |
| Vermont | $57 | $668 | 78 | 552 | -4.8% |
| Oregon | $56 | $775 | 510 | 3,291 | -5.1% |
| Arkansas | $56 | $572 | 331 | 3,838 | -5.5% |
| Alabama | $56 | $625 | 327 | 3,969 | -5.7% |
| Kansas | $56 | $791 | 448 | 5,419 | -5.8% |
| Tennessee | $56 | $623 | 833 | 10,155 | -6.0% |
| North Carolina | $56 | $885 | 906 | 8,504 | -6.2% |
| Wisconsin | $56 | $1,231 | 836 | 5,110 | -6.2% |
| Arizona | $56 | $1,151 | 875 | 7,930 | -6.2% |
| Louisiana | $55 | $691 | 423 | 3,950 | -6.9% |
| West Virginia | $55 | $767 | 131 | 1,018 | -7.0% |
| Kentucky | $55 | $671 | 552 | 5,070 | -7.6% |
| Oklahoma | $54 | $676 | 521 | 6,148 | -9.1% |
| South Carolina | $52 | $885 | 505 | 6,289 | -12.4% |
| Indiana | $51 | $788 | 976 | 9,373 | -13.9% |
| Idaho | $51 | $641 | 199 | 1,570 | -14.4% |
⚠️ 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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