Anesthesia for procedure to drain brain and spinal cord fluid
Medicare pricing data for 7,204 providers across 48 states
This procedure has a 9.9x markup — hospitals charge $2,787 but Medicare allows only $280.08. Uninsured patients may face bills 9.9 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $189 in South Dakota to $409 in Utah. 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 to drain brain and spinal cord fluid (HCPCS code 00220) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $280.08, but hospitals typically charge $2,787 — a 9.9x 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 $280.08, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $56.02. 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 9.9x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $222.25 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | $409 | $2,674 | 28 | 32 | +45.9% |
| California | $372 | $2,741 | 566 | 819 | +32.7% |
| Idaho | $369 | $2,668 | 27 | 32 | +31.7% |
| New York | $354 | $3,980 | 434 | 692 | +26.4% |
| Oregon | $354 | $2,172 | 64 | 74 | +26.2% |
| Delaware | $352 | $2,941 | 35 | 42 | +25.8% |
| Montana | $348 | $1,883 | 28 | 32 | +24.4% |
| Arizona | $348 | $3,725 | 111 | 184 | +24.1% |
| Massachusetts | $333 | $2,487 | 201 | 338 | +18.9% |
| Nevada | $329 | $3,720 | 37 | 44 | +17.6% |
| Iowa | $328 | $2,069 | 51 | 67 | +17.2% |
| Arkansas | $316 | $1,876 | 49 | 86 | +12.9% |
| Washington | $316 | $2,488 | 136 | 195 | +12.9% |
| Rhode Island | $316 | $2,232 | 31 | 48 | +12.8% |
| Nebraska | $310 | $2,144 | 65 | 93 | +10.8% |
| New Jersey | $305 | $3,553 | 182 | 225 | +8.8% |
| Vermont | $304 | $1,915 | 14 | 22 | +8.4% |
| Illinois | $301 | $3,437 | 267 | 337 | +7.5% |
| District of Columbia | $287 | $2,204 | 43 | 58 | +2.4% |
| Oklahoma | $286 | $1,893 | 80 | 115 | +2.0% |
| Indiana | $286 | $2,397 | 96 | 123 | +1.9% |
| New Hampshire | $283 | $4,233 | 32 | 43 | +0.9% |
| Kentucky | $279 | $2,665 | 96 | 114 | -0.3% |
| Florida | $278 | $3,062 | 546 | 799 | -0.7% |
| North Dakota | $278 | $1,829 | 18 | 20 | -0.7% |
| New Mexico | $278 | $2,281 | 26 | 31 | -0.8% |
| Maryland | $278 | $3,243 | 134 | 246 | -0.9% |
| Connecticut | $268 | $2,757 | 106 | 155 | -4.3% |
| Texas | $268 | $3,307 | 574 | 756 | -4.4% |
| Ohio | $260 | $2,176 | 309 | 431 | -7.2% |
| Pennsylvania | $259 | $2,206 | 356 | 540 | -7.4% |
| Colorado | $258 | $2,776 | 77 | 92 | -7.9% |
| Wisconsin | $255 | $3,831 | 135 | 181 | -9.0% |
| Louisiana | $255 | $1,957 | 127 | 164 | -9.0% |
| Missouri | $251 | $2,062 | 189 | 271 | -10.5% |
| Tennessee | $244 | $2,819 | 192 | 267 | -13.0% |
| Michigan | $236 | $3,515 | 244 | 282 | -15.7% |
| Virginia | $230 | $3,151 | 209 | 292 | -17.7% |
| Mississippi | $228 | $1,484 | 79 | 123 | -18.8% |
| Kansas | $221 | $1,403 | 76 | 105 | -21.0% |
| West Virginia | $220 | $2,619 | 42 | 53 | -21.4% |
| Maine | $213 | $2,981 | 20 | 22 | -23.9% |
| Alabama | $210 | $2,299 | 125 | 161 | -25.0% |
| North Carolina | $206 | $2,401 | 222 | 350 | -26.4% |
| Georgia | $206 | $2,299 | 266 | 343 | -26.6% |
| Minnesota | $204 | $1,917 | 250 | 336 | -27.0% |
| South Carolina | $199 | $2,630 | 153 | 192 | -29.0% |
| South Dakota | $189 | $1,452 | 28 | 36 | -32.4% |
⚠️ 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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