Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study
Medicare pricing data for 10,331 providers across 52 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $50 in North Dakota to $110 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
Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study (HCPCS code 95886) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $89.89, but hospitals typically charge $284.81 — a 3.2x 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 $89.89, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $17.98. 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 3.2x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $70.68 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $110 | $1,050 | 25 | 1,523 | +22.0% |
| New York | $107 | $294 | 968 | 85,585 | +18.5% |
| New Jersey | $105 | $419 | 405 | 29,579 | +16.5% |
| California | $104 | $274 | 851 | 84,398 | +16.0% |
| District of Columbia | $103 | $214 | 19 | 1,548 | +14.3% |
| Maryland | $102 | $248 | 210 | 24,739 | +13.9% |
| Rhode Island | $100 | $265 | 35 | 1,740 | +11.7% |
| Puerto Rico | $98 | $154 | 118 | 2,174 | +8.5% |
| Florida | $97 | $296 | 695 | 62,354 | +8.1% |
| Colorado | $94 | $278 | 181 | 10,679 | +5.1% |
| Wyoming | $94 | $352 | 19 | 2,048 | +4.8% |
| Connecticut | $93 | $388 | 137 | 6,832 | +3.9% |
| Nevada | $93 | $499 | 77 | 15,626 | +3.4% |
| Delaware | $91 | $355 | 28 | 5,849 | +1.7% |
| Arizona | $91 | $300 | 190 | 24,490 | +1.7% |
| Virginia | $90 | $247 | 259 | 22,893 | +0.4% |
| Oregon | $90 | $273 | 105 | 8,228 | -0.2% |
| Texas | $88 | $344 | 672 | 63,813 | -1.8% |
| Hawaii | $88 | $206 | 27 | 1,742 | -2.1% |
| North Carolina | $88 | $238 | 337 | 20,690 | -2.4% |
| Washington | $86 | $229 | 202 | 14,295 | -4.1% |
| Utah | $86 | $377 | 94 | 6,185 | -4.4% |
| Kansas | $85 | $215 | 72 | 8,879 | -5.5% |
| Louisiana | $85 | $281 | 129 | 12,926 | -5.7% |
| South Carolina | $85 | $255 | 148 | 14,945 | -5.7% |
| Massachusetts | $85 | $297 | 201 | 17,929 | -5.7% |
| Georgia | $85 | $313 | 448 | 16,709 | -5.9% |
| Minnesota | $84 | $359 | 177 | 11,935 | -6.2% |
| Michigan | $84 | $226 | 438 | 28,588 | -6.6% |
| Indiana | $81 | $263 | 234 | 16,753 | -9.4% |
| Tennessee | $81 | $218 | 200 | 19,390 | -9.5% |
| Pennsylvania | $81 | $235 | 489 | 38,059 | -9.6% |
| New Mexico | $81 | $230 | 39 | 3,293 | -10.3% |
| Illinois | $80 | $330 | 380 | 31,820 | -10.5% |
| Nebraska | $80 | $239 | 51 | 5,242 | -10.9% |
| New Hampshire | $79 | $300 | 52 | 2,814 | -11.8% |
| Oklahoma | $79 | $270 | 67 | 9,803 | -12.2% |
| Alabama | $78 | $186 | 156 | 11,136 | -12.8% |
| Iowa | $78 | $262 | 76 | 6,162 | -13.4% |
| Mississippi | $78 | $190 | 56 | 8,877 | -13.7% |
| Arkansas | $77 | $224 | 63 | 8,362 | -14.4% |
| West Virginia | $75 | $207 | 41 | 4,342 | -16.5% |
| Ohio | $73 | $183 | 407 | 32,267 | -19.0% |
| Kentucky | $72 | $209 | 154 | 10,192 | -20.0% |
| Wisconsin | $71 | $559 | 193 | 9,236 | -20.7% |
| Missouri | $71 | $225 | 191 | 13,924 | -21.1% |
| Montana | $70 | $200 | 35 | 3,444 | -22.0% |
| South Dakota | $64 | $201 | 37 | 5,578 | -29.0% |
| Maine | $63 | $202 | 27 | 2,495 | -29.4% |
| Vermont | $60 | $249 | 23 | 878 | -32.7% |
| Idaho | $60 | $172 | 60 | 3,098 | -33.6% |
| North Dakota | $50 | $158 | 28 | 1,642 | -43.9% |
⚠️ 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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