Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back
Medicare pricing data for 64,287 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 10.3x markup — hospitals charge $1,645 but Medicare allows only $159.21. Uninsured patients may face bills 10.3 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $116 in Alabama to $284 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 skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back (HCPCS code 00300) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $159.21, but hospitals typically charge $1,645 — a 10.3x 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 $159.21, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $31.84. 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 10.3x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $125.11 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $284 | $1,663 | 99 | 289 | +78.6% |
| Puerto Rico | $219 | $1,409 | 70 | 177 | +37.3% |
| California | $218 | $1,833 | 3,832 | 11,625 | +36.9% |
| Montana | $216 | $1,297 | 166 | 453 | +35.9% |
| Utah | $213 | $1,425 | 448 | 1,149 | +33.8% |
| Idaho | $202 | $1,306 | 225 | 605 | +27.0% |
| Washington | $196 | $1,456 | 1,231 | 3,451 | +23.4% |
| Iowa | $196 | $1,353 | 514 | 1,632 | +23.4% |
| Wyoming | $195 | $1,424 | 63 | 217 | +22.3% |
| Oregon | $193 | $1,427 | 574 | 1,748 | +21.3% |
| Nevada | $190 | $1,826 | 320 | 1,058 | +19.5% |
| Arizona | $185 | $2,392 | 1,174 | 4,244 | +16.3% |
| Maryland | $185 | $1,717 | 1,036 | 3,270 | +16.0% |
| New Mexico | $185 | $1,684 | 292 | 728 | +16.0% |
| Nebraska | $184 | $1,133 | 486 | 1,737 | +15.9% |
| Hawaii | $182 | $2,124 | 110 | 341 | +14.5% |
| New York | $179 | $2,256 | 3,288 | 9,111 | +12.6% |
| Oklahoma | $179 | $1,468 | 725 | 3,099 | +12.3% |
| Arkansas | $176 | $1,089 | 569 | 2,430 | +10.7% |
| Colorado | $176 | $1,746 | 962 | 2,680 | +10.4% |
| Delaware | $175 | $1,858 | 216 | 892 | +10.0% |
| New Jersey | $171 | $1,904 | 1,411 | 4,218 | +7.7% |
| District of Columbia | $169 | $1,502 | 267 | 791 | +6.3% |
| Indiana | $168 | $1,406 | 1,216 | 3,990 | +5.6% |
| Kentucky | $166 | $1,521 | 1,121 | 3,885 | +4.5% |
| Illinois | $166 | $1,922 | 2,362 | 7,514 | +4.4% |
| Florida | $165 | $1,861 | 4,762 | 16,442 | +3.9% |
| Louisiana | $165 | $1,226 | 1,109 | 3,574 | +3.6% |
| Massachusetts | $164 | $1,419 | 1,684 | 5,329 | +2.9% |
| Texas | $159 | $2,076 | 5,096 | 17,472 | -0.4% |
| Missouri | $155 | $1,298 | 1,597 | 5,339 | -2.9% |
| New Hampshire | $154 | $2,135 | 344 | 1,003 | -3.0% |
| Vermont | $153 | $1,058 | 89 | 231 | -3.9% |
| Connecticut | $152 | $1,731 | 780 | 1,925 | -4.7% |
| Kansas | $151 | $1,050 | 823 | 3,336 | -5.0% |
| Tennessee | $150 | $1,535 | 2,021 | 7,200 | -5.9% |
| Rhode Island | $145 | $1,210 | 169 | 510 | -8.7% |
| Ohio | $144 | $1,277 | 2,963 | 9,037 | -9.6% |
| Wisconsin | $142 | $2,107 | 1,262 | 3,433 | -11.1% |
| North Dakota | $140 | $1,230 | 238 | 607 | -11.8% |
| Virginia | $140 | $1,617 | 1,693 | 6,157 | -12.0% |
| Minnesota | $139 | $1,313 | 1,535 | 4,009 | -12.5% |
| Georgia | $138 | $1,579 | 2,300 | 7,524 | -13.3% |
| Michigan | $135 | $1,825 | 2,520 | 7,597 | -15.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $134 | $1,379 | 3,608 | 10,775 | -16.1% |
| West Virginia | $133 | $1,422 | 495 | 1,786 | -16.2% |
| Mississippi | $133 | $878 | 616 | 3,611 | -16.3% |
| Maine | $131 | $1,474 | 377 | 977 | -17.5% |
| North Carolina | $128 | $1,634 | 2,351 | 7,060 | -19.6% |
| South Carolina | $126 | $1,640 | 1,382 | 5,249 | -20.8% |
| South Dakota | $118 | $1,424 | 318 | 1,498 | -25.8% |
| Alabama | $116 | $1,095 | 1,330 | 5,989 | -27.2% |
⚠️ 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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