Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level
Medicare pricing data for 15,463 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 7.1x markup — hospitals charge $1,799 but Medicare allows only $254.03. Uninsured patients may face bills 7.1 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $151 in South Dakota to $318 in Alaska. 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
Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level (HCPCS code 64483) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $254.03, but hospitals typically charge $1,799 — a 7.1x 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 $254.03, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $50.81. 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 7.1x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $197.73 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $318 | $3,182 | 40 | 1,329 | +25.2% |
| California | $308 | $2,821 | 1,545 | 95,107 | +21.2% |
| Nevada | $289 | $3,037 | 166 | 8,857 | +13.8% |
| New Jersey | $284 | $4,342 | 602 | 30,605 | +11.9% |
| New York | $279 | $2,000 | 834 | 35,224 | +9.7% |
| Delaware | $277 | $1,590 | 62 | 10,429 | +9.0% |
| Connecticut | $276 | $1,627 | 166 | 6,143 | +8.6% |
| Oregon | $275 | $1,199 | 183 | 8,996 | +8.4% |
| Maryland | $273 | $1,624 | 381 | 36,444 | +7.5% |
| Virginia | $273 | $1,362 | 302 | 25,896 | +7.3% |
| Arizona | $269 | $1,742 | 390 | 36,944 | +6.0% |
| Florida | $267 | $1,578 | 1,323 | 68,878 | +5.2% |
| Georgia | $256 | $1,941 | 597 | 43,517 | +0.8% |
| Wyoming | $254 | $1,337 | 38 | 3,597 | +0.1% |
| Colorado | $254 | $2,359 | 312 | 19,681 | -0.1% |
| South Carolina | $251 | $1,125 | 201 | 21,788 | -1.2% |
| Washington | $250 | $1,005 | 317 | 16,865 | -1.7% |
| Utah | $250 | $914 | 186 | 8,677 | -1.7% |
| Minnesota | $248 | $1,543 | 356 | 13,043 | -2.5% |
| Rhode Island | $246 | $1,434 | 36 | 1,550 | -3.2% |
| North Carolina | $244 | $1,204 | 445 | 27,848 | -3.8% |
| Hawaii | $244 | $911 | 28 | 305 | -4.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $243 | $1,545 | 624 | 34,524 | -4.3% |
| Tennessee | $241 | $1,338 | 303 | 21,171 | -5.2% |
| Texas | $240 | $1,837 | 1,309 | 69,933 | -5.4% |
| Indiana | $239 | $2,093 | 330 | 19,081 | -5.9% |
| Michigan | $237 | $1,209 | 439 | 15,037 | -6.8% |
| Illinois | $236 | $1,739 | 524 | 32,616 | -7.2% |
| Arkansas | $235 | $1,472 | 144 | 10,600 | -7.5% |
| New Mexico | $234 | $1,720 | 82 | 2,990 | -8.0% |
| Nebraska | $232 | $1,077 | 115 | 6,459 | -8.7% |
| Mississippi | $232 | $1,309 | 115 | 14,944 | -8.7% |
| Massachusetts | $232 | $1,548 | 343 | 13,775 | -8.7% |
| Kentucky | $232 | $1,201 | 157 | 7,874 | -8.8% |
| Puerto Rico | $230 | $279 | 26 | 593 | -9.3% |
| New Hampshire | $229 | $1,295 | 87 | 3,583 | -10.0% |
| District of Columbia | $223 | $918 | 31 | 996 | -12.2% |
| Montana | $222 | $823 | 65 | 3,249 | -12.8% |
| Kansas | $216 | $1,521 | 152 | 13,804 | -15.1% |
| Louisiana | $215 | $1,715 | 256 | 17,628 | -15.3% |
| Alabama | $212 | $957 | 209 | 14,059 | -16.4% |
| Oklahoma | $212 | $903 | 165 | 11,006 | -16.4% |
| Ohio | $212 | $1,177 | 510 | 29,630 | -16.5% |
| Idaho | $211 | $989 | 112 | 4,361 | -17.1% |
| Iowa | $209 | $1,260 | 110 | 4,325 | -17.6% |
| Wisconsin | $205 | $2,346 | 306 | 10,913 | -19.5% |
| Missouri | $193 | $1,333 | 249 | 11,599 | -24.2% |
| North Dakota | $183 | $858 | 35 | 963 | -27.8% |
| Maine | $165 | $640 | 35 | 1,084 | -35.0% |
| Vermont | $158 | $1,064 | 18 | 829 | -37.7% |
| West Virginia | $153 | $566 | 53 | 1,582 | -39.9% |
| South Dakota | $151 | $630 | 42 | 2,902 | -40.4% |
⚠️ 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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