Placement of skin electrodes and measurement of central motor stimulation in arms and legs
Medicare pricing data for 645 providers across 40 states
This procedure has a 35.1x markup — hospitals charge $4,356 but Medicare allows only $124.08. Uninsured patients may face bills 35.1 times higher than what insurance negotiates. 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 central motor stimulation in arms and legs (HCPCS code 95939) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $124.08, but hospitals typically charge $4,356 — a 35.1x 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 $124.08, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $24.82. 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 35.1x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $98.40 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $154 | $2,336 | 1 | 233 | +23.8% |
| Texas | $151 | $5,710 | 74 | 6,526 | +21.3% |
| California | $132 | $3,322 | 86 | 7,640 | +6.1% |
| District of Columbia | $128 | $3,946 | 2 | 187 | +2.8% |
| New York | $126 | $5,065 | 55 | 3,717 | +1.8% |
| Massachusetts | $124 | $2,973 | 7 | 734 | +0.1% |
| Connecticut | $121 | $4,829 | 3 | 817 | -2.3% |
| Washington | $121 | $4,675 | 12 | 1,084 | -2.4% |
| New Jersey | $120 | $7,819 | 14 | 1,034 | -3.5% |
| Maryland | $119 | $2,935 | 26 | 1,209 | -3.7% |
| Hawaii | $119 | $4,061 | 1 | 219 | -3.9% |
| Illinois | $119 | $3,832 | 39 | 1,130 | -4.3% |
| Oregon | $119 | $1,452 | 5 | 231 | -4.4% |
| Utah | $118 | $5,848 | 6 | 813 | -4.9% |
| Tennessee | $118 | $2,858 | 17 | 1,107 | -5.0% |
| Florida | $118 | $3,479 | 27 | 3,291 | -5.1% |
| Colorado | $117 | $6,114 | 22 | 2,948 | -5.4% |
| Nevada | $116 | $2,491 | 6 | 1,383 | -6.6% |
| New Hampshire | $116 | $1,571 | 4 | 51 | -6.7% |
| Michigan | $116 | $2,844 | 17 | 768 | -6.9% |
| Virginia | $115 | $7,093 | 5 | 1,089 | -7.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $115 | $7,497 | 29 | 1,802 | -7.7% |
| Arizona | $115 | $4,389 | 21 | 1,789 | -7.7% |
| Georgia | $114 | $2,786 | 19 | 1,306 | -8.2% |
| Minnesota | $113 | $2,465 | 16 | 861 | -8.6% |
| Missouri | $113 | $430 | 2 | 44 | -9.1% |
| Nebraska | $112 | $384 | 1 | 27 | -9.7% |
| New Mexico | $112 | $4,061 | 1 | 91 | -10.1% |
| North Carolina | $111 | $3,129 | 16 | 1,573 | -10.2% |
| Ohio | $111 | $5,757 | 26 | 1,684 | -10.5% |
| South Carolina | $111 | $3,114 | 7 | 257 | -10.5% |
| Wisconsin | $111 | $4,536 | 15 | 606 | -10.7% |
| Louisiana | $111 | $618 | 9 | 1,021 | -10.8% |
| Arkansas | $111 | $5,829 | 3 | 122 | -10.9% |
| Maine | $110 | $711 | 3 | 31 | -11.0% |
| Oklahoma | $110 | $632 | 5 | 259 | -11.1% |
| Indiana | $110 | $340 | 6 | 118 | -11.3% |
| Kansas | $110 | $3,440 | 7 | 703 | -11.5% |
| Iowa | $110 | $670 | 6 | 148 | -11.6% |
| Mississippi | $101 | $836 | 4 | 19 | -18.7% |
⚠️ 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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