Radioelements for brachytherapy, any type, each
Medicare pricing data for 72 providers across 16 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $37 in Maryland to $18,088 in New Mexico. 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
Radioelements for brachytherapy, any type, each (HCPCS code Q3001) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $457.13, but hospitals typically charge $868.41 — a 1.9x 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 $457.13, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $91.43. 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 1.9x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $364.52 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | $18,088 | $41,500 | 3 | 25 | +3856.8% |
| Colorado | $17,610 | $19,864 | 3 | 15 | +3752.4% |
| Washington | $17,552 | $23,455 | 6 | 22 | +3739.5% |
| Arkansas | $17,175 | $49,500 | 3 | 41 | +3657.2% |
| Michigan | $15,849 | $22,714 | 4 | 18 | +3367.1% |
| Tennessee | $15,825 | $36,412 | 6 | 38 | +3361.7% |
| Texas | $13,310 | $19,647 | 5 | 55 | +2811.8% |
| Indiana | $4,225 | $4,730 | 3 | 35 | +824.2% |
| Arizona | $1,566 | $1,943 | 10 | 179 | +242.6% |
| New York | $273 | $565 | 12 | 3,126 | -40.4% |
| Oregon | $105 | $362 | 1 | 17 | -76.9% |
| Missouri | $102 | $244 | 1 | 34 | -77.8% |
| Hawaii | $96 | $285 | 1 | 44 | -79.0% |
| California | $69 | $70 | 2 | 1,734 | -84.9% |
| North Carolina | $41 | $100 | 1 | 1,724 | -91.1% |
| Maryland | $37 | $63 | 5 | 4,272 | -92.0% |
⚠️ 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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