Anesthesia for other procedure on external middle and inner ear
Medicare pricing data for 11,679 providers across 51 states
This procedure has a 10.1x markup — hospitals charge $1,940 but Medicare allows only $192.84. Uninsured patients may face bills 10.1 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $135 in Alabama to $317 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
Anesthesia for other procedure on external middle and inner ear (HCPCS code 00120) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $192.84, but hospitals typically charge $1,940 — a 10.1x 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 $192.84, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $38.57. 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 10.1x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $151.53 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $317 | $1,856 | 33 | 54 | +64.2% |
| California | $278 | $2,152 | 804 | 1,489 | +43.9% |
| Hawaii | $277 | $2,261 | 27 | 45 | +43.8% |
| Montana | $268 | $1,479 | 63 | 96 | +39.0% |
| Utah | $260 | $1,510 | 96 | 157 | +34.7% |
| New Mexico | $252 | $2,309 | 36 | 64 | +30.6% |
| North Dakota | $240 | $1,668 | 58 | 82 | +24.6% |
| Oregon | $238 | $1,417 | 159 | 267 | +23.4% |
| Washington | $237 | $1,745 | 271 | 443 | +23.1% |
| Vermont | $236 | $1,364 | 15 | 21 | +22.6% |
| Iowa | $229 | $1,445 | 134 | 244 | +18.9% |
| New York | $228 | $2,631 | 497 | 816 | +18.0% |
| Kentucky | $224 | $2,161 | 173 | 275 | +16.1% |
| Oklahoma | $221 | $1,552 | 146 | 287 | +14.9% |
| Idaho | $221 | $1,580 | 68 | 106 | +14.7% |
| Nevada | $218 | $2,010 | 26 | 46 | +13.2% |
| Delaware | $217 | $2,249 | 50 | 78 | +12.5% |
| Arkansas | $216 | $1,392 | 134 | 267 | +11.8% |
| Massachusetts | $213 | $1,724 | 329 | 699 | +10.6% |
| District of Columbia | $213 | $1,691 | 72 | 114 | +10.5% |
| Maryland | $210 | $2,034 | 155 | 321 | +9.0% |
| New Jersey | $208 | $2,707 | 177 | 256 | +7.8% |
| Arizona | $199 | $2,175 | 285 | 586 | +3.3% |
| Missouri | $198 | $1,634 | 317 | 647 | +2.7% |
| Louisiana | $197 | $1,528 | 167 | 236 | +2.1% |
| Connecticut | $193 | $2,500 | 143 | 202 | +0.0% |
| Colorado | $192 | $1,981 | 230 | 396 | -0.3% |
| New Hampshire | $192 | $3,869 | 85 | 168 | -0.4% |
| Texas | $189 | $2,392 | 785 | 1,353 | -1.7% |
| Indiana | $189 | $1,511 | 262 | 410 | -1.9% |
| Illinois | $182 | $2,124 | 426 | 702 | -5.6% |
| Mississippi | $180 | $1,013 | 86 | 208 | -6.7% |
| Florida | $179 | $1,991 | 748 | 1,538 | -7.2% |
| Pennsylvania | $178 | $1,711 | 559 | 872 | -7.5% |
| Ohio | $176 | $1,494 | 567 | 905 | -8.7% |
| Nebraska | $175 | $1,050 | 116 | 260 | -9.2% |
| Virginia | $173 | $2,073 | 302 | 517 | -10.3% |
| Wisconsin | $171 | $2,795 | 262 | 381 | -11.1% |
| Wyoming | $171 | $1,521 | 8 | 16 | -11.5% |
| West Virginia | $169 | $1,892 | 70 | 110 | -12.3% |
| North Carolina | $168 | $1,939 | 434 | 719 | -12.9% |
| Michigan | $167 | $2,476 | 437 | 878 | -13.5% |
| Georgia | $162 | $1,819 | 307 | 531 | -15.9% |
| Maine | $161 | $1,804 | 72 | 106 | -16.6% |
| Minnesota | $161 | $1,524 | 303 | 498 | -16.7% |
| Tennessee | $153 | $1,402 | 322 | 890 | -20.5% |
| Rhode Island | $152 | $968 | 38 | 78 | -21.0% |
| South Carolina | $148 | $2,048 | 281 | 602 | -23.1% |
| Kansas | $147 | $2,545 | 166 | 447 | -24.0% |
| South Dakota | $143 | $1,714 | 75 | 146 | -25.6% |
| Alabama | $135 | $1,173 | 244 | 581 | -30.1% |
⚠️ 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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