Continuous infusion of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) through catheter
Medicare pricing data for 4,355 providers across 47 states
This procedure has a 22.0x markup — hospitals charge $1,532 but Medicare allows only $69.55. Uninsured patients may face bills 22.0 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
Continuous infusion of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) through catheter (HCPCS code 64448) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $69.55, but hospitals typically charge $1,532 — a 22.0x 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 $69.55, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $13.91. 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 22.0x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $55.10 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $96 | $1,854 | 46 | 347 | +38.1% |
| Louisiana | $83 | $954 | 36 | 148 | +19.5% |
| New York | $76 | $987 | 128 | 491 | +9.7% |
| New Jersey | $75 | $2,389 | 57 | 502 | +7.4% |
| Washington | $73 | $902 | 318 | 1,876 | +5.4% |
| Massachusetts | $72 | $871 | 84 | 437 | +4.0% |
| West Virginia | $72 | $1,003 | 14 | 33 | +2.9% |
| Virginia | $71 | $1,499 | 85 | 337 | +2.7% |
| Illinois | $71 | $1,567 | 74 | 266 | +2.2% |
| California | $71 | $1,162 | 468 | 2,778 | +1.8% |
| Michigan | $71 | $2,015 | 290 | 2,728 | +1.8% |
| Florida | $71 | $1,462 | 220 | 1,387 | +1.7% |
| Arizona | $70 | $992 | 71 | 325 | +1.3% |
| Iowa | $70 | $1,805 | 25 | 59 | +1.0% |
| Colorado | $70 | $1,958 | 188 | 1,184 | +1.0% |
| Connecticut | $70 | $844 | 14 | 101 | +0.9% |
| Montana | $70 | $786 | 17 | 70 | +0.8% |
| New Hampshire | $70 | $1,020 | 16 | 48 | +0.2% |
| Rhode Island | $70 | $3,171 | 2 | 12 | +0.1% |
| New Mexico | $70 | $1,606 | 17 | 142 | +0.0% |
| Georgia | $69 | $1,273 | 88 | 403 | -0.5% |
| Kentucky | $69 | $832 | 94 | 801 | -0.6% |
| South Carolina | $69 | $1,421 | 65 | 874 | -1.1% |
| Oregon | $69 | $1,080 | 137 | 614 | -1.1% |
| Ohio | $69 | $877 | 161 | 1,237 | -1.3% |
| South Dakota | $69 | $1,510 | 10 | 119 | -1.3% |
| Kansas | $69 | $1,132 | 34 | 110 | -1.4% |
| Nebraska | $69 | $947 | 21 | 49 | -1.4% |
| Mississippi | $68 | $1,457 | 11 | 24 | -2.5% |
| Wyoming | $68 | $1,407 | 8 | 66 | -2.9% |
| Texas | $67 | $2,588 | 487 | 3,734 | -3.2% |
| Oklahoma | $67 | $910 | 33 | 102 | -3.4% |
| Indiana | $67 | $748 | 119 | 1,188 | -3.5% |
| Utah | $67 | $1,559 | 27 | 138 | -3.5% |
| Idaho | $67 | $898 | 26 | 183 | -3.6% |
| Maryland | $67 | $526 | 54 | 239 | -3.8% |
| Missouri | $67 | $1,742 | 87 | 693 | -4.1% |
| Alabama | $66 | $1,093 | 31 | 87 | -5.3% |
| Wisconsin | $66 | $2,682 | 116 | 1,042 | -5.5% |
| Maine | $65 | $1,238 | 9 | 42 | -5.9% |
| Nevada | $65 | $1,953 | 12 | 25 | -6.1% |
| Arkansas | $65 | $300 | 25 | 87 | -6.3% |
| Pennsylvania | $65 | $598 | 128 | 733 | -6.4% |
| Minnesota | $65 | $1,547 | 77 | 171 | -6.7% |
| District of Columbia | $63 | $567 | 63 | 215 | -9.4% |
| North Carolina | $61 | $1,699 | 140 | 641 | -11.8% |
| Tennessee | $60 | $984 | 66 | 230 | -13.4% |
⚠️ 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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