Anesthesia for repair of abdominal wall hernia
Medicare pricing data for 14,353 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 11.0x markup — hospitals charge $2,338 but Medicare allows only $213.54. Uninsured patients may face bills 11.0 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $159 in North Carolina to $396 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 repair of abdominal wall hernia (HCPCS code 00832) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $213.54, but hospitals typically charge $2,338 — a 11.0x 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 $213.54, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $42.71. 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 11.0x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $167.88 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $396 | $2,608 | 29 | 40 | +85.6% |
| Puerto Rico | $310 | $1,474 | 13 | 22 | +45.4% |
| California | $294 | $2,392 | 809 | 1,142 | +37.8% |
| Utah | $290 | $2,033 | 69 | 79 | +35.8% |
| New Mexico | $288 | $2,906 | 60 | 74 | +35.1% |
| Washington | $283 | $2,122 | 227 | 279 | +32.5% |
| Idaho | $283 | $2,191 | 37 | 46 | +32.3% |
| Wyoming | $281 | $1,993 | 25 | 34 | +31.6% |
| Iowa | $271 | $1,697 | 113 | 151 | +26.8% |
| Nebraska | $270 | $1,796 | 111 | 151 | +26.5% |
| Oregon | $267 | $1,746 | 104 | 129 | +24.9% |
| Arizona | $255 | $2,931 | 355 | 583 | +19.5% |
| Montana | $254 | $1,429 | 36 | 43 | +19.0% |
| Rhode Island | $252 | $2,273 | 41 | 50 | +17.8% |
| Oklahoma | $245 | $1,808 | 175 | 269 | +14.7% |
| Nevada | $244 | $2,578 | 89 | 128 | +14.5% |
| Colorado | $243 | $2,120 | 169 | 202 | +13.9% |
| New York | $243 | $3,589 | 800 | 1,191 | +13.8% |
| Indiana | $234 | $2,249 | 240 | 320 | +9.8% |
| Arkansas | $232 | $1,582 | 121 | 172 | +8.5% |
| Florida | $229 | $2,682 | 1,046 | 1,462 | +7.2% |
| Illinois | $226 | $2,956 | 584 | 853 | +5.6% |
| Hawaii | $225 | $1,675 | 15 | 17 | +5.5% |
| Maryland | $224 | $2,365 | 203 | 288 | +4.9% |
| District of Columbia | $224 | $2,377 | 59 | 84 | +4.7% |
| Texas | $219 | $2,953 | 934 | 1,223 | +2.5% |
| New Jersey | $219 | $2,371 | 371 | 581 | +2.4% |
| Louisiana | $217 | $1,887 | 159 | 211 | +1.8% |
| Tennessee | $217 | $2,165 | 286 | 385 | +1.6% |
| Kentucky | $215 | $2,249 | 267 | 349 | +0.5% |
| Massachusetts | $210 | $1,849 | 355 | 475 | -1.6% |
| Ohio | $203 | $1,731 | 735 | 976 | -5.1% |
| New Hampshire | $196 | $3,172 | 124 | 172 | -8.0% |
| Connecticut | $195 | $2,822 | 180 | 248 | -8.5% |
| Kansas | $195 | $1,208 | 198 | 280 | -8.6% |
| Missouri | $195 | $1,647 | 418 | 599 | -8.6% |
| South Dakota | $193 | $2,102 | 62 | 83 | -9.4% |
| North Dakota | $190 | $1,704 | 53 | 71 | -11.0% |
| Wisconsin | $189 | $2,845 | 223 | 282 | -11.6% |
| Delaware | $189 | $2,411 | 53 | 77 | -11.7% |
| Vermont | $187 | $1,286 | 33 | 48 | -12.3% |
| Virginia | $187 | $2,304 | 351 | 513 | -12.7% |
| Minnesota | $179 | $1,682 | 357 | 476 | -16.0% |
| Michigan | $179 | $2,702 | 668 | 896 | -16.2% |
| Maine | $177 | $2,072 | 88 | 119 | -17.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $176 | $2,083 | 980 | 1,357 | -17.6% |
| West Virginia | $174 | $2,192 | 79 | 104 | -18.6% |
| Mississippi | $172 | $1,089 | 183 | 318 | -19.4% |
| South Carolina | $172 | $2,227 | 242 | 336 | -19.4% |
| Georgia | $164 | $2,051 | 574 | 847 | -23.1% |
| Alabama | $162 | $1,540 | 252 | 382 | -23.9% |
| North Carolina | $159 | $2,178 | 518 | 703 | -25.4% |
⚠️ 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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