Placement of skin electrodes and measurement of stimulated sites on arms and legs
Medicare pricing data for 806 providers across 44 states
This procedure has a 60.5x markup — hospitals charge $3,375 but Medicare allows only $55.80. Uninsured patients may face bills 60.5 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $40 in Mississippi to $160 in Alabama. 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
Placement of skin electrodes and measurement of stimulated sites on arms and legs (HCPCS code 95938) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $55.80, but hospitals typically charge $3,375 — a 60.5x 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 $55.80, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $11.16. 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 60.5x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $44.15 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $160 | $1,465 | 12 | 41 | +186.6% |
| Texas | $82 | $4,371 | 88 | 14,853 | +46.8% |
| New York | $75 | $3,312 | 86 | 7,704 | +34.4% |
| Alaska | $59 | $910 | 1 | 386 | +5.3% |
| California | $58 | $2,592 | 97 | 14,336 | +4.4% |
| Minnesota | $56 | $1,744 | 36 | 1,458 | +1.1% |
| Louisiana | $56 | $311 | 18 | 2,914 | -0.1% |
| Florida | $51 | $3,530 | 31 | 4,122 | -9.1% |
| Michigan | $50 | $2,166 | 25 | 1,445 | -9.6% |
| District of Columbia | $48 | $2,993 | 2 | 450 | -13.1% |
| Massachusetts | $48 | $2,436 | 9 | 1,163 | -14.8% |
| New Jersey | $47 | $5,482 | 18 | 2,167 | -14.9% |
| Connecticut | $46 | $4,003 | 3 | 1,584 | -17.0% |
| Washington | $46 | $3,322 | 13 | 2,008 | -17.3% |
| Arizona | $46 | $3,995 | 28 | 4,498 | -18.1% |
| Hawaii | $46 | $3,311 | 1 | 403 | -18.3% |
| Maryland | $46 | $2,130 | 27 | 2,220 | -18.3% |
| Nevada | $46 | $1,849 | 9 | 2,853 | -18.3% |
| Illinois | $45 | $2,966 | 41 | 2,695 | -18.7% |
| Oregon | $45 | $1,260 | 5 | 290 | -18.8% |
| Tennessee | $45 | $2,156 | 17 | 2,171 | -18.9% |
| Colorado | $45 | $5,089 | 23 | 6,328 | -19.6% |
| Georgia | $45 | $2,135 | 24 | 2,936 | -19.9% |
| Utah | $45 | $4,973 | 6 | 1,634 | -20.2% |
| New Hampshire | $44 | $463 | 4 | 60 | -20.4% |
| Delaware | $44 | $3,311 | 1 | 16 | -20.7% |
| Virginia | $44 | $4,832 | 5 | 2,126 | -21.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $44 | $4,856 | 32 | 3,935 | -21.3% |
| Vermont | $43 | $232 | 1 | 47 | -22.3% |
| North Carolina | $43 | $2,739 | 19 | 2,845 | -23.2% |
| Nebraska | $43 | $464 | 1 | 52 | -23.2% |
| New Mexico | $43 | $3,311 | 1 | 192 | -23.7% |
| Wisconsin | $43 | $3,454 | 20 | 1,455 | -23.7% |
| South Carolina | $43 | $2,657 | 7 | 416 | -23.8% |
| Ohio | $43 | $3,944 | 30 | 3,042 | -23.8% |
| Missouri | $42 | $156 | 6 | 170 | -24.2% |
| Arkansas | $42 | $4,568 | 3 | 317 | -24.3% |
| Maine | $42 | $357 | 3 | 47 | -24.3% |
| Oklahoma | $42 | $568 | 5 | 707 | -24.4% |
| Iowa | $42 | $366 | 6 | 148 | -24.7% |
| Kansas | $42 | $2,774 | 7 | 1,031 | -24.9% |
| Indiana | $42 | $504 | 8 | 156 | -24.9% |
| Idaho | $42 | $283 | 1 | 32 | -25.1% |
| Mississippi | $40 | $122 | 5 | 39 | -28.0% |
⚠️ 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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