Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm, leg, trunk or head muscles, limited study
Medicare pricing data for 689 providers across 38 states
This procedure has a 43.2x markup — hospitals charge $876.87 but Medicare allows only $20.30. Uninsured patients may face bills 43.2 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $18 in Kansas to $80 in Missouri. 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
Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm, leg, trunk or head muscles, limited study (HCPCS code 95870) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $20.30, but hospitals typically charge $876.87 — a 43.2x 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 $20.30, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $4.06. 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 43.2x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $16.05 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $80 | $267 | 8 | 17 | +291.7% |
| Alaska | $26 | $74 | 2 | 170 | +25.7% |
| Florida | $23 | $740 | 36 | 3,337 | +10.9% |
| Pennsylvania | $22 | $1,217 | 33 | 2,131 | +10.0% |
| New York | $22 | $1,106 | 45 | 2,948 | +9.5% |
| Nevada | $21 | $541 | 8 | 844 | +4.5% |
| District of Columbia | $21 | $504 | 2 | 288 | +4.0% |
| California | $21 | $581 | 72 | 5,777 | +2.3% |
| Texas | $21 | $1,509 | 73 | 7,450 | +1.9% |
| Massachusetts | $21 | $314 | 10 | 1,039 | +1.6% |
| Washington | $21 | $1,036 | 17 | 1,224 | +1.3% |
| Minnesota | $20 | $345 | 34 | 1,040 | +0.1% |
| Illinois | $20 | $797 | 37 | 1,574 | -0.1% |
| New Jersey | $20 | $1,216 | 16 | 1,299 | -0.9% |
| Connecticut | $20 | $1,005 | 3 | 1,071 | -1.4% |
| Tennessee | $20 | $699 | 8 | 754 | -1.9% |
| Michigan | $20 | $488 | 25 | 1,057 | -2.7% |
| Hawaii | $20 | $377 | 1 | 359 | -3.2% |
| Oregon | $20 | $89 | 5 | 174 | -3.2% |
| Maryland | $20 | $358 | 25 | 2,057 | -3.3% |
| Colorado | $19 | $1,052 | 19 | 5,169 | -4.5% |
| Delaware | $19 | $377 | 1 | 34 | -6.0% |
| Utah | $19 | $3,144 | 13 | 626 | -6.6% |
| Virginia | $19 | $775 | 7 | 1,347 | -6.6% |
| Georgia | $19 | $1,299 | 10 | 1,046 | -6.7% |
| Arizona | $19 | $1,070 | 16 | 1,970 | -6.9% |
| Nebraska | $18 | $182 | 2 | 130 | -9.1% |
| Ohio | $18 | $653 | 18 | 1,608 | -9.2% |
| North Carolina | $18 | $420 | 12 | 1,833 | -9.4% |
| Louisiana | $18 | $94 | 13 | 1,605 | -9.5% |
| New Mexico | $18 | $377 | 1 | 254 | -9.8% |
| South Carolina | $18 | $372 | 2 | 384 | -9.9% |
| Oklahoma | $18 | $586 | 3 | 471 | -10.0% |
| Wisconsin | $18 | $548 | 9 | 812 | -10.0% |
| Indiana | $18 | $75 | 4 | 26 | -10.6% |
| Arkansas | $18 | $1,331 | 4 | 74 | -10.6% |
| Iowa | $18 | $169 | 5 | 64 | -10.8% |
| Kansas | $18 | $309 | 7 | 1,478 | -10.9% |
⚠️ 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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