Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
Medicare pricing data for 23,736 providers across 52 states
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
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness (HCPCS code 76514) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $10.83, but hospitals typically charge $45.99 — a 4.2x 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 $10.83, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $2.17. 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 4.2x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $7.84 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $13 | $91 | 76 | 1,152 | +20.2% |
| District of Columbia | $12 | $50 | 58 | 1,991 | +13.0% |
| New York | $12 | $61 | 1,598 | 33,059 | +12.7% |
| Maryland | $12 | $37 | 483 | 18,651 | +8.3% |
| California | $12 | $51 | 1,933 | 54,607 | +7.0% |
| Connecticut | $12 | $80 | 360 | 4,395 | +6.3% |
| New Jersey | $11 | $56 | 785 | 16,636 | +5.5% |
| Rhode Island | $11 | $51 | 119 | 836 | +2.4% |
| Hawaii | $11 | $39 | 125 | 3,342 | +1.9% |
| Illinois | $11 | $60 | 937 | 13,639 | +1.8% |
| Florida | $11 | $35 | 1,414 | 38,010 | +0.4% |
| Washington | $11 | $37 | 589 | 8,150 | +0.4% |
| Delaware | $11 | $42 | 95 | 1,857 | +0.3% |
| Massachusetts | $11 | $59 | 642 | 9,634 | +0.3% |
| Virginia | $11 | $39 | 641 | 12,422 | -0.1% |
| Montana | $11 | $30 | 92 | 1,353 | -0.6% |
| Nevada | $11 | $44 | 154 | 2,929 | -0.6% |
| New Hampshire | $11 | $44 | 174 | 2,236 | -0.8% |
| Colorado | $11 | $38 | 350 | 4,178 | -0.8% |
| Puerto Rico | $11 | $13 | 94 | 805 | -1.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $11 | $47 | 1,247 | 22,317 | -1.6% |
| Wyoming | $11 | $34 | 36 | 410 | -2.5% |
| Texas | $10 | $41 | 1,580 | 34,902 | -3.1% |
| Michigan | $10 | $47 | 741 | 11,773 | -3.4% |
| Oregon | $10 | $37 | 327 | 3,947 | -3.7% |
| Georgia | $10 | $49 | 596 | 10,065 | -3.9% |
| Arizona | $10 | $33 | 478 | 14,062 | -4.5% |
| Missouri | $10 | $39 | 493 | 6,771 | -4.9% |
| Minnesota | $10 | $51 | 537 | 5,577 | -5.8% |
| Maine | $10 | $42 | 154 | 1,092 | -5.9% |
| New Mexico | $10 | $48 | 129 | 1,325 | -6.3% |
| Louisiana | $10 | $52 | 343 | 5,885 | -6.7% |
| South Carolina | $10 | $42 | 360 | 7,177 | -6.7% |
| South Dakota | $10 | $34 | 109 | 1,586 | -7.4% |
| Kansas | $10 | $56 | 276 | 4,617 | -7.6% |
| Indiana | $10 | $38 | 546 | 7,601 | -7.8% |
| Utah | $10 | $40 | 150 | 1,560 | -8.0% |
| North Carolina | $10 | $37 | 759 | 11,189 | -8.2% |
| Ohio | $10 | $40 | 836 | 8,601 | -8.2% |
| Oklahoma | $10 | $37 | 320 | 4,334 | -8.3% |
| Kentucky | $10 | $37 | 309 | 2,855 | -8.5% |
| Nebraska | $10 | $39 | 143 | 1,737 | -9.4% |
| Alabama | $10 | $37 | 348 | 3,834 | -9.5% |
| Tennessee | $10 | $38 | 532 | 6,548 | -9.6% |
| North Dakota | $10 | $43 | 82 | 644 | -10.1% |
| Mississippi | $10 | $41 | 242 | 3,904 | -10.4% |
| Vermont | $10 | $32 | 71 | 678 | -10.7% |
| Idaho | $10 | $31 | 123 | 1,096 | -11.2% |
| Wisconsin | $10 | $93 | 497 | 3,948 | -11.3% |
| West Virginia | $10 | $38 | 129 | 1,527 | -11.4% |
| Iowa | $9 | $50 | 258 | 3,690 | -14.3% |
| Arkansas | $9 | $30 | 228 | 3,953 | -15.3% |
⚠️ 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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