Application of whirlpool therapy
Medicare pricing data for 2,687 providers across 47 states
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
Application of whirlpool therapy (HCPCS code 97022) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $12.08, but hospitals typically charge $47.72 — a 4.0x 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 $12.08, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $2.42. 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 4.0x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $9.35 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $16 | $38 | 176 | 13,887 | +31.1% |
| California | $13 | $38 | 141 | 8,513 | +11.4% |
| Texas | $13 | $55 | 91 | 6,849 | +10.1% |
| District of Columbia | $13 | $61 | 4 | 65 | +9.9% |
| New Jersey | $13 | $46 | 129 | 5,424 | +5.6% |
| Rhode Island | $13 | $76 | 23 | 831 | +5.3% |
| Connecticut | $13 | $37 | 21 | 659 | +4.6% |
| Illinois | $13 | $44 | 159 | 8,419 | +4.1% |
| Maryland | $12 | $47 | 40 | 1,902 | -1.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $12 | $47 | 181 | 6,210 | -1.7% |
| Hawaii | $12 | $40 | 3 | 79 | -1.8% |
| Virginia | $12 | $50 | 42 | 1,101 | -3.9% |
| Delaware | $12 | $68 | 40 | 4,225 | -4.0% |
| Washington | $12 | $49 | 56 | 3,496 | -4.5% |
| New Hampshire | $12 | $65 | 4 | 129 | -4.6% |
| Florida | $11 | $58 | 169 | 10,397 | -5.0% |
| Massachusetts | $11 | $43 | 27 | 815 | -5.0% |
| Nevada | $11 | $60 | 10 | 183 | -5.2% |
| Colorado | $11 | $54 | 26 | 735 | -5.3% |
| South Carolina | $11 | $38 | 74 | 3,625 | -5.7% |
| Michigan | $11 | $46 | 93 | 3,067 | -5.8% |
| Montana | $11 | $30 | 1 | 89 | -6.0% |
| Minnesota | $11 | $70 | 56 | 594 | -7.0% |
| Kentucky | $11 | $49 | 32 | 1,803 | -7.1% |
| Oregon | $11 | $41 | 9 | 837 | -7.5% |
| Arizona | $11 | $40 | 70 | 2,735 | -7.5% |
| North Dakota | $11 | $39 | 4 | 65 | -8.3% |
| Ohio | $11 | $53 | 77 | 2,396 | -8.4% |
| Wisconsin | $11 | $99 | 106 | 1,149 | -8.4% |
| Georgia | $11 | $50 | 115 | 4,378 | -8.6% |
| North Carolina | $11 | $45 | 118 | 6,709 | -9.6% |
| Missouri | $11 | $56 | 16 | 1,034 | -10.2% |
| Nebraska | $11 | $46 | 19 | 812 | -10.2% |
| Tennessee | $11 | $57 | 77 | 2,561 | -10.3% |
| Utah | $11 | $33 | 28 | 922 | -10.4% |
| Indiana | $11 | $44 | 50 | 818 | -10.8% |
| Iowa | $11 | $56 | 17 | 195 | -10.8% |
| Idaho | $11 | $31 | 17 | 1,759 | -10.9% |
| Kansas | $11 | $46 | 30 | 1,802 | -10.9% |
| South Dakota | $11 | $34 | 11 | 761 | -11.3% |
| Louisiana | $11 | $55 | 95 | 4,754 | -11.5% |
| Maine | $11 | $45 | 1 | 239 | -12.3% |
| Oklahoma | $11 | $39 | 12 | 1,203 | -12.9% |
| Alabama | $10 | $45 | 81 | 4,337 | -13.2% |
| Arkansas | $10 | $55 | 57 | 2,411 | -13.7% |
| West Virginia | $10 | $41 | 24 | 273 | -13.9% |
| Mississippi | $10 | $41 | 43 | 3,919 | -15.2% |
⚠️ 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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