Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and asleep
Medicare pricing data for 6,720 providers across 52 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $52 in Idaho to $390 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
Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and asleep (HCPCS code 95819) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $229.34, but hospitals typically charge $560.39 — a 2.4x 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 $229.34, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $45.87. 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 2.4x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $179.73 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $390 | $859 | 37 | 829 | +70.2% |
| Arizona | $334 | $809 | 157 | 3,553 | +45.7% |
| Puerto Rico | $334 | $392 | 57 | 668 | +45.6% |
| Maryland | $330 | $573 | 146 | 9,229 | +43.9% |
| New York | $311 | $630 | 434 | 10,293 | +35.7% |
| Delaware | $295 | $568 | 24 | 468 | +28.6% |
| District of Columbia | $290 | $510 | 23 | 845 | +26.5% |
| Virginia | $279 | $518 | 160 | 3,933 | +21.7% |
| California | $277 | $625 | 592 | 17,807 | +20.8% |
| Texas | $270 | $744 | 543 | 14,134 | +17.7% |
| Florida | $268 | $707 | 643 | 19,574 | +17.0% |
| New Jersey | $265 | $555 | 234 | 5,786 | +15.5% |
| West Virginia | $264 | $465 | 30 | 588 | +15.2% |
| Wyoming | $251 | $600 | 8 | 80 | +9.6% |
| Nevada | $224 | $506 | 70 | 3,040 | -2.2% |
| Louisiana | $221 | $530 | 111 | 2,274 | -3.5% |
| Georgia | $218 | $568 | 198 | 3,261 | -4.8% |
| Utah | $214 | $453 | 20 | 431 | -6.7% |
| Alabama | $212 | $345 | 128 | 4,402 | -7.6% |
| Washington | $211 | $449 | 109 | 1,578 | -7.9% |
| Colorado | $202 | $714 | 85 | 1,352 | -11.8% |
| Michigan | $198 | $513 | 271 | 8,267 | -13.6% |
| Arkansas | $197 | $599 | 47 | 940 | -14.1% |
| South Carolina | $196 | $579 | 77 | 1,094 | -14.4% |
| North Carolina | $165 | $563 | 209 | 2,229 | -27.9% |
| Oklahoma | $164 | $388 | 63 | 1,965 | -28.4% |
| Rhode Island | $162 | $434 | 23 | 428 | -29.3% |
| Montana | $154 | $307 | 22 | 265 | -32.9% |
| New Mexico | $153 | $289 | 16 | 280 | -33.5% |
| Oregon | $139 | $510 | 67 | 788 | -39.2% |
| Illinois | $132 | $493 | 285 | 6,586 | -42.6% |
| Pennsylvania | $130 | $406 | 282 | 5,262 | -43.3% |
| Tennessee | $123 | $365 | 139 | 1,998 | -46.4% |
| Ohio | $119 | $307 | 222 | 3,636 | -48.3% |
| Kansas | $118 | $458 | 67 | 836 | -48.7% |
| Indiana | $117 | $322 | 185 | 3,080 | -48.8% |
| Mississippi | $115 | $288 | 46 | 736 | -49.7% |
| Massachusetts | $115 | $371 | 140 | 3,192 | -49.8% |
| North Dakota | $95 | $603 | 19 | 184 | -58.6% |
| Minnesota | $93 | $591 | 112 | 792 | -59.6% |
| Wisconsin | $92 | $531 | 136 | 1,094 | -59.9% |
| New Hampshire | $85 | $434 | 46 | 425 | -62.8% |
| Kentucky | $81 | $236 | 91 | 1,823 | -64.8% |
| Connecticut | $79 | $541 | 62 | 858 | -65.7% |
| Iowa | $78 | $361 | 41 | 859 | -66.0% |
| Nebraska | $74 | $207 | 26 | 542 | -67.7% |
| Alaska | $69 | $410 | 6 | 57 | -69.8% |
| Missouri | $62 | $270 | 108 | 1,964 | -73.0% |
| South Dakota | $55 | $155 | 29 | 313 | -76.2% |
| Maine | $54 | $230 | 33 | 204 | -76.3% |
| Vermont | $54 | $409 | 11 | 86 | -76.5% |
| Idaho | $52 | $174 | 19 | 301 | -77.2% |
⚠️ 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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