Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less
Medicare pricing data for 14,397 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 10.9x markup — hospitals charge $278.03 but Medicare allows only $25.47. Uninsured patients may face bills 10.9 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $14 in South Dakota to $34 in Hawaii. 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
Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less (HCPCS code 76000) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $25.47, but hospitals typically charge $278.03 — a 10.9x 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 $25.47, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $5.09. 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 10.9x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $19.87 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $34 | $207 | 33 | 143 | +32.0% |
| Oklahoma | $33 | $155 | 160 | 1,929 | +28.3% |
| California | $32 | $336 | 1,786 | 37,547 | +27.5% |
| New York | $32 | $210 | 812 | 8,164 | +25.3% |
| Idaho | $28 | $292 | 56 | 390 | +9.1% |
| New Mexico | $27 | $212 | 75 | 462 | +7.2% |
| South Carolina | $26 | $240 | 206 | 1,539 | +1.2% |
| Florida | $25 | $255 | 1,043 | 8,695 | -3.7% |
| Mississippi | $24 | $189 | 104 | 836 | -5.8% |
| Alaska | $24 | $321 | 37 | 228 | -6.8% |
| New Jersey | $24 | $337 | 495 | 4,386 | -7.4% |
| North Carolina | $23 | $187 | 448 | 2,338 | -8.0% |
| Alabama | $22 | $122 | 183 | 1,037 | -11.9% |
| Illinois | $22 | $224 | 585 | 2,770 | -13.4% |
| Nevada | $22 | $519 | 128 | 561 | -13.4% |
| Kansas | $22 | $192 | 107 | 728 | -14.1% |
| Maryland | $22 | $318 | 270 | 2,008 | -14.5% |
| Oregon | $22 | $227 | 167 | 705 | -14.5% |
| Arizona | $21 | $568 | 357 | 2,497 | -17.2% |
| Texas | $21 | $438 | 1,005 | 6,780 | -18.6% |
| Virginia | $20 | $148 | 375 | 2,340 | -23.2% |
| Colorado | $19 | $318 | 257 | 1,604 | -23.6% |
| Washington | $19 | $172 | 331 | 1,347 | -24.5% |
| Georgia | $19 | $174 | 359 | 1,457 | -25.0% |
| Michigan | $19 | $236 | 412 | 2,234 | -25.4% |
| Pennsylvania | $19 | $100 | 649 | 2,875 | -25.4% |
| Minnesota | $19 | $140 | 333 | 1,166 | -25.5% |
| Kentucky | $19 | $73 | 193 | 1,009 | -26.5% |
| Louisiana | $19 | $174 | 189 | 1,198 | -26.7% |
| Iowa | $19 | $169 | 155 | 916 | -26.8% |
| Ohio | $18 | $279 | 492 | 1,885 | -27.6% |
| Indiana | $18 | $342 | 281 | 2,891 | -28.2% |
| Massachusetts | $18 | $175 | 327 | 1,347 | -28.6% |
| Connecticut | $18 | $177 | 178 | 778 | -30.0% |
| Tennessee | $18 | $198 | 297 | 1,685 | -30.5% |
| Wyoming | $18 | $155 | 29 | 425 | -30.9% |
| Arkansas | $17 | $658 | 90 | 341 | -32.2% |
| New Hampshire | $17 | $381 | 61 | 267 | -32.6% |
| District of Columbia | $17 | $128 | 27 | 185 | -32.8% |
| Missouri | $17 | $267 | 305 | 1,402 | -34.0% |
| Rhode Island | $17 | $73 | 39 | 102 | -35.0% |
| North Dakota | $16 | $154 | 74 | 425 | -35.6% |
| Utah | $16 | $107 | 113 | 435 | -36.5% |
| Nebraska | $16 | $89 | 122 | 1,057 | -37.5% |
| Delaware | $16 | $163 | 73 | 741 | -37.6% |
| Puerto Rico | $16 | $35 | 9 | 11 | -39.0% |
| Montana | $15 | $35 | 51 | 270 | -39.8% |
| Maine | $15 | $47 | 56 | 184 | -40.8% |
| Vermont | $15 | $60 | 19 | 75 | -40.8% |
| West Virginia | $15 | $81 | 63 | 404 | -41.0% |
| Wisconsin | $15 | $171 | 306 | 1,405 | -41.1% |
| South Dakota | $14 | $41 | 33 | 147 | -43.1% |
⚠️ 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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