Intra-fraction localization and tracking of target or patient motion during delivery of radiation therapy (eg,3d positional tracking, gating, 3d surface tracking), each fraction of treatment
Medicare pricing data for 996 providers across 41 states
This procedure has a 5.4x markup — hospitals charge $426.23 but Medicare allows only $79.48. Uninsured patients may face bills 5.4 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $20 in Maine to $136 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
Intra-fraction localization and tracking of target or patient motion during delivery of radiation therapy (eg,3d positional tracking, gating, 3d surface tracking), each fraction of treatment (HCPCS code G6017) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $79.48, but hospitals typically charge $426.23 — a 5.4x 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 $79.48, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $15.90. 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 5.4x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $63.27 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $136 | $1,569 | 5 | 2,292 | +71.2% |
| Kentucky | $135 | $1,520 | 3 | 1,718 | +69.5% |
| Hawaii | $131 | $520 | 7 | 261 | +64.3% |
| California | $130 | $486 | 52 | 5,508 | +63.6% |
| Nevada | $115 | $458 | 4 | 5,214 | +45.1% |
| Arizona | $115 | $583 | 18 | 5,008 | +45.0% |
| Utah | $112 | $287 | 2 | 730 | +40.7% |
| Georgia | $106 | $304 | 44 | 1,844 | +33.3% |
| North Dakota | $105 | $359 | 3 | 283 | +31.5% |
| North Carolina | $101 | $361 | 107 | 15,278 | +27.0% |
| South Carolina | $100 | $337 | 29 | 4,003 | +26.4% |
| Alabama | $99 | $286 | 13 | 1,086 | +25.2% |
| Virginia | $96 | $344 | 30 | 2,302 | +21.2% |
| New Jersey | $92 | $332 | 27 | 1,370 | +15.6% |
| Washington | $91 | $466 | 7 | 263 | +14.8% |
| Florida | $86 | $580 | 58 | 11,963 | +7.7% |
| District of Columbia | $83 | $228 | 2 | 59 | +3.9% |
| Maryland | $79 | $217 | 39 | 4,041 | -1.1% |
| Colorado | $75 | $133 | 12 | 3,515 | -5.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $75 | $193 | 67 | 3,647 | -5.1% |
| Ohio | $75 | $518 | 3 | 98 | -5.7% |
| Indiana | $74 | $357 | 16 | 1,793 | -7.2% |
| Texas | $73 | $311 | 49 | 3,417 | -8.3% |
| Nebraska | $72 | $307 | 3 | 210 | -10.0% |
| Louisiana | $71 | $214 | 3 | 397 | -10.5% |
| New Mexico | $70 | $249 | 9 | 483 | -11.4% |
| Kansas | $70 | $452 | 3 | 121 | -11.6% |
| Michigan | $70 | $912 | 39 | 1,559 | -11.7% |
| Oklahoma | $69 | $230 | 8 | 458 | -12.7% |
| Arkansas | $68 | $616 | 7 | 1,088 | -15.0% |
| Missouri | $66 | $354 | 19 | 608 | -16.5% |
| Iowa | $39 | $191 | 5 | 287 | -50.8% |
| New York | $25 | $431 | 74 | 6,528 | -68.8% |
| Massachusetts | $25 | $310 | 63 | 4,460 | -69.0% |
| Illinois | $22 | $237 | 43 | 7,388 | -71.8% |
| Connecticut | $22 | $252 | 21 | 1,578 | -72.2% |
| Rhode Island | $21 | $600 | 4 | 305 | -73.0% |
| Wisconsin | $21 | $433 | 30 | 985 | -73.2% |
| New Hampshire | $21 | $252 | 19 | 1,724 | -73.3% |
| Minnesota | $21 | $241 | 26 | 1,517 | -73.8% |
| Maine | $20 | $91 | 1 | 115 | -74.5% |
⚠️ 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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