Anesthesia for procedure on chest with 1 lung inflated
Medicare pricing data for 13,568 providers across 51 states
This procedure has a 9.3x markup — hospitals charge $4,200 but Medicare allows only $449.95. Uninsured patients may face bills 9.3 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $270 in South Dakota to $790 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 chest with 1 lung inflated (HCPCS code 00541) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $449.95, but hospitals typically charge $4,200 — a 9.3x 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 $449.95, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $89.99. 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 9.3x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $357.65 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $790 | $4,631 | 20 | 39 | +75.5% |
| Hawaii | $602 | $3,959 | 21 | 42 | +33.8% |
| Utah | $597 | $3,744 | 79 | 130 | +32.6% |
| California | $592 | $4,170 | 830 | 2,170 | +31.6% |
| Washington | $570 | $3,706 | 257 | 705 | +26.6% |
| Vermont | $547 | $3,065 | 14 | 27 | +21.7% |
| Idaho | $547 | $3,791 | 27 | 62 | +21.6% |
| Iowa | $542 | $3,634 | 98 | 200 | +20.5% |
| Montana | $542 | $3,055 | 51 | 115 | +20.5% |
| Nebraska | $540 | $2,889 | 118 | 264 | +19.9% |
| Colorado | $524 | $4,772 | 155 | 323 | +16.4% |
| Massachusetts | $523 | $3,927 | 490 | 1,654 | +16.3% |
| New Mexico | $522 | $4,317 | 38 | 63 | +16.0% |
| New York | $518 | $5,824 | 832 | 2,838 | +15.2% |
| Oregon | $516 | $3,185 | 152 | 330 | +14.6% |
| Nevada | $512 | $4,578 | 67 | 156 | +13.7% |
| Puerto Rico | $510 | $3,325 | 7 | 11 | +13.4% |
| Indiana | $509 | $3,754 | 204 | 534 | +13.1% |
| Oklahoma | $502 | $3,582 | 78 | 264 | +11.6% |
| New Jersey | $494 | $3,777 | 360 | 937 | +9.7% |
| Arizona | $491 | $5,410 | 211 | 555 | +9.1% |
| District of Columbia | $484 | $3,752 | 73 | 190 | +7.6% |
| Illinois | $483 | $4,861 | 548 | 1,271 | +7.4% |
| Connecticut | $480 | $5,032 | 205 | 437 | +6.8% |
| Maryland | $475 | $4,339 | 271 | 698 | +5.5% |
| Arkansas | $472 | $2,922 | 119 | 195 | +4.9% |
| Texas | $463 | $5,215 | 720 | 1,580 | +2.9% |
| Kansas | $450 | $2,693 | 133 | 294 | -0.0% |
| Delaware | $447 | $3,868 | 60 | 124 | -0.7% |
| Wisconsin | $447 | $5,368 | 229 | 464 | -0.8% |
| Louisiana | $427 | $3,078 | 177 | 306 | -5.0% |
| Michigan | $423 | $5,014 | 520 | 893 | -6.0% |
| Virginia | $419 | $4,476 | 365 | 1,008 | -6.9% |
| Ohio | $417 | $3,349 | 577 | 1,262 | -7.3% |
| Florida | $414 | $4,411 | 1,040 | 2,512 | -7.9% |
| Rhode Island | $407 | $3,234 | 35 | 104 | -9.6% |
| Missouri | $406 | $3,027 | 329 | 709 | -9.9% |
| New Hampshire | $400 | $6,719 | 104 | 233 | -11.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $396 | $3,338 | 931 | 2,059 | -12.1% |
| Kentucky | $392 | $3,432 | 230 | 511 | -12.9% |
| Maine | $376 | $3,675 | 90 | 143 | -16.5% |
| Mississippi | $364 | $2,573 | 116 | 223 | -19.2% |
| North Carolina | $363 | $4,121 | 515 | 1,263 | -19.3% |
| Tennessee | $362 | $4,022 | 374 | 880 | -19.5% |
| South Carolina | $343 | $4,460 | 299 | 759 | -23.8% |
| North Dakota | $336 | $3,152 | 87 | 151 | -25.3% |
| Georgia | $324 | $3,621 | 520 | 1,107 | -28.0% |
| West Virginia | $319 | $3,356 | 108 | 242 | -29.1% |
| Minnesota | $315 | $3,167 | 417 | 843 | -30.0% |
| Alabama | $284 | $2,917 | 184 | 432 | -36.9% |
| South Dakota | $270 | $3,431 | 61 | 153 | -40.0% |
⚠️ 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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