Woundplus membrane or e-graft, per square centimeter
Medicare pricing data for 137 providers across 6 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
Woundplus membrane or e-graft, per square centimeter (HCPCS code Q4277) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $1,727, but hospitals typically charge $1,963 — a 1.1x 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 $1,727, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $345.35. 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 1.1x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $1,376 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | $1,738 | $2,010 | 8 | 552 | +0.7% |
| Oklahoma | $1,738 | $1,859 | 18 | 4,665 | +0.7% |
| Louisiana | $1,737 | $1,845 | 4 | 456 | +0.6% |
| Florida | $1,733 | $2,054 | 41 | 13,787 | +0.4% |
| Texas | $1,713 | $1,971 | 28 | 8,332 | -0.8% |
| Michigan | $1,682 | $1,859 | 9 | 1,555 | -2.6% |
⚠️ 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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