Anesthesia for procedure on eye for corneal transplant
Medicare pricing data for 7,292 providers across 50 states
This procedure has a 9.4x markup — hospitals charge $1,487 but Medicare allows only $157.47. Uninsured patients may face bills 9.4 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $107 in Alabama to $331 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 procedure on eye for corneal transplant (HCPCS code 00144) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $157.47, but hospitals typically charge $1,487 — a 9.4x 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 $157.47, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $31.49. 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 9.4x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $123.13 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $331 | $1,627 | 8 | 15 | +110.3% |
| Vermont | $230 | $1,870 | 3 | 13 | +46.4% |
| Iowa | $207 | $1,168 | 92 | 241 | +31.7% |
| Maine | $206 | $1,183 | 11 | 28 | +30.9% |
| Washington | $205 | $1,233 | 142 | 344 | +30.0% |
| Utah | $204 | $1,203 | 70 | 145 | +29.6% |
| California | $194 | $1,675 | 652 | 1,757 | +22.9% |
| Nevada | $191 | $1,309 | 32 | 106 | +21.4% |
| Hawaii | $191 | $1,235 | 11 | 18 | +21.0% |
| Montana | $190 | $1,389 | 18 | 62 | +20.9% |
| Oregon | $190 | $1,132 | 99 | 227 | +20.8% |
| Idaho | $190 | $1,212 | 16 | 53 | +20.8% |
| Kansas | $189 | $936 | 75 | 285 | +20.1% |
| New Mexico | $187 | $1,449 | 17 | 35 | +18.7% |
| District of Columbia | $182 | $1,575 | 33 | 51 | +15.5% |
| Delaware | $180 | $984 | 13 | 90 | +14.1% |
| Indiana | $175 | $1,133 | 75 | 275 | +11.1% |
| New Hampshire | $174 | $2,401 | 29 | 85 | +10.5% |
| New Jersey | $174 | $1,924 | 122 | 441 | +10.5% |
| New York | $173 | $2,074 | 406 | 1,273 | +10.0% |
| Missouri | $173 | $1,189 | 249 | 577 | +9.8% |
| Kentucky | $173 | $1,111 | 93 | 272 | +9.5% |
| North Dakota | $172 | $903 | 14 | 86 | +8.9% |
| Maryland | $169 | $1,588 | 144 | 790 | +7.3% |
| Arizona | $169 | $1,915 | 94 | 400 | +7.2% |
| Illinois | $168 | $1,814 | 340 | 656 | +6.8% |
| Louisiana | $167 | $1,112 | 137 | 359 | +6.3% |
| Tennessee | $165 | $1,394 | 152 | 460 | +5.1% |
| Minnesota | $163 | $1,513 | 165 | 357 | +3.4% |
| South Dakota | $161 | $981 | 16 | 176 | +2.0% |
| Oklahoma | $160 | $1,439 | 66 | 273 | +1.7% |
| Wisconsin | $160 | $2,020 | 164 | 264 | +1.4% |
| Colorado | $159 | $1,340 | 93 | 248 | +1.1% |
| Nebraska | $158 | $964 | 49 | 246 | +0.3% |
| Florida | $157 | $1,489 | 510 | 1,774 | -0.1% |
| South Carolina | $156 | $1,339 | 131 | 472 | -0.8% |
| Rhode Island | $156 | $1,177 | 22 | 54 | -1.2% |
| Arkansas | $154 | $1,110 | 60 | 153 | -1.9% |
| Connecticut | $154 | $1,597 | 106 | 190 | -2.1% |
| Ohio | $148 | $972 | 289 | 648 | -5.8% |
| Massachusetts | $145 | $1,132 | 201 | 604 | -7.7% |
| Michigan | $140 | $1,792 | 238 | 691 | -11.1% |
| Virginia | $138 | $1,409 | 176 | 564 | -12.3% |
| Mississippi | $137 | $862 | 68 | 136 | -12.8% |
| Pennsylvania | $136 | $1,217 | 395 | 1,104 | -13.6% |
| Texas | $130 | $2,090 | 554 | 1,692 | -17.4% |
| Georgia | $123 | $1,134 | 245 | 629 | -22.2% |
| North Carolina | $118 | $1,349 | 364 | 956 | -25.1% |
| West Virginia | $109 | $685 | 42 | 145 | -30.7% |
| Alabama | $107 | $1,150 | 149 | 703 | -32.3% |
⚠️ 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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