Anesthesia for other procedure on chest
Medicare pricing data for 5,391 providers across 45 states
This procedure has a 9.6x markup — hospitals charge $3,554 but Medicare allows only $372.06. Uninsured patients may face bills 9.6 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $237 in Alabama to $523 in California. Where you get this procedure matters more than almost any other factor. This is a specialized procedure with relatively few Medicare claims. Pricing data may be less reliable due to smaller sample sizes. 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 chest (HCPCS code 00540) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $372.06, but hospitals typically charge $3,554 — a 9.6x 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 $372.06, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $74.41. 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 9.6x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $295.86 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $523 | $4,014 | 360 | 507 | +40.5% |
| Utah | $500 | $2,946 | 31 | 37 | +34.4% |
| Idaho | $492 | $3,360 | 16 | 23 | +32.1% |
| Nebraska | $486 | $3,264 | 41 | 47 | +30.7% |
| Montana | $484 | $2,919 | 14 | 16 | +30.0% |
| Washington | $464 | $2,911 | 64 | 84 | +24.7% |
| Oklahoma | $464 | $3,543 | 53 | 72 | +24.6% |
| Oregon | $463 | $2,798 | 58 | 66 | +24.6% |
| District of Columbia | $463 | $3,380 | 28 | 35 | +24.5% |
| Arkansas | $452 | $2,572 | 69 | 109 | +21.6% |
| Maryland | $445 | $3,533 | 93 | 138 | +19.7% |
| Nevada | $438 | $4,164 | 27 | 32 | +17.7% |
| Iowa | $436 | $3,395 | 36 | 43 | +17.1% |
| New York | $418 | $4,583 | 305 | 409 | +12.4% |
| Massachusetts | $418 | $3,139 | 183 | 281 | +12.4% |
| Indiana | $415 | $3,744 | 82 | 112 | +11.6% |
| Colorado | $411 | $3,649 | 60 | 91 | +10.5% |
| Illinois | $410 | $4,267 | 197 | 276 | +10.2% |
| Arizona | $407 | $4,504 | 90 | 115 | +9.5% |
| Louisiana | $402 | $4,078 | 107 | 150 | +8.0% |
| Connecticut | $399 | $4,184 | 46 | 53 | +7.3% |
| New Jersey | $391 | $3,861 | 97 | 140 | +5.2% |
| New Mexico | $386 | $3,431 | 25 | 33 | +3.7% |
| Kansas | $385 | $2,423 | 53 | 61 | +3.4% |
| Texas | $379 | $4,356 | 365 | 474 | +1.9% |
| Florida | $376 | $4,008 | 348 | 432 | +1.0% |
| Kentucky | $372 | $2,870 | 101 | 152 | -0.1% |
| Wisconsin | $350 | $4,388 | 117 | 154 | -6.1% |
| New Hampshire | $346 | $5,488 | 55 | 74 | -7.0% |
| Michigan | $337 | $4,415 | 194 | 226 | -9.3% |
| Missouri | $330 | $2,519 | 184 | 265 | -11.3% |
| Ohio | $327 | $2,519 | 302 | 381 | -12.2% |
| Pennsylvania | $323 | $3,138 | 302 | 411 | -13.1% |
| Maine | $316 | $3,962 | 11 | 12 | -15.0% |
| Tennessee | $316 | $3,308 | 162 | 263 | -15.1% |
| Virginia | $309 | $3,618 | 131 | 172 | -17.0% |
| Delaware | $307 | $2,808 | 14 | 17 | -17.6% |
| Minnesota | $300 | $2,943 | 116 | 136 | -19.4% |
| South Carolina | $299 | $3,270 | 134 | 170 | -19.5% |
| Mississippi | $288 | $2,101 | 55 | 62 | -22.6% |
| North Carolina | $274 | $3,528 | 180 | 260 | -26.4% |
| West Virginia | $273 | $3,031 | 80 | 117 | -26.7% |
| Georgia | $261 | $2,950 | 243 | 316 | -29.8% |
| South Dakota | $243 | $2,433 | 13 | 15 | -34.7% |
| Alabama | $237 | $2,205 | 110 | 143 | -36.4% |
⚠️ 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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