Anesthesia for removal of uterus including use of an endoscope
Medicare pricing data for 4,548 providers across 43 states
This procedure has a 9.9x markup — hospitals charge $3,294 but Medicare allows only $333.04. Uninsured patients may face bills 9.9 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $196 in South Dakota to $464 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 removal of uterus including use of an endoscope (HCPCS code 00846) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $333.04, but hospitals typically charge $3,294 — 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 $333.04, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $66.61. 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 $264.21 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $464 | $3,396 | 372 | 503 | +39.4% |
| Massachusetts | $415 | $2,966 | 149 | 196 | +24.5% |
| Delaware | $413 | $4,208 | 11 | 11 | +24.1% |
| Utah | $407 | $3,019 | 17 | 18 | +22.1% |
| Maryland | $404 | $3,838 | 77 | 97 | +21.4% |
| Oregon | $399 | $2,520 | 47 | 49 | +19.7% |
| New York | $390 | $4,627 | 306 | 435 | +17.1% |
| New Jersey | $369 | $3,669 | 112 | 139 | +10.7% |
| Arizona | $365 | $4,169 | 100 | 127 | +9.7% |
| Washington | $363 | $2,728 | 122 | 149 | +9.1% |
| Iowa | $361 | $2,183 | 56 | 72 | +8.5% |
| Kentucky | $357 | $2,549 | 64 | 73 | +7.3% |
| Illinois | $356 | $3,991 | 248 | 306 | +7.0% |
| Hawaii | $355 | $2,409 | 13 | 18 | +6.6% |
| Colorado | $349 | $3,505 | 82 | 104 | +4.8% |
| Indiana | $341 | $2,924 | 99 | 138 | +2.5% |
| New Hampshire | $338 | $4,682 | 21 | 24 | +1.5% |
| Nevada | $335 | $3,863 | 33 | 39 | +0.6% |
| Louisiana | $333 | $1,912 | 28 | 32 | -0.1% |
| Ohio | $326 | $2,917 | 198 | 238 | -2.1% |
| Oklahoma | $324 | $3,499 | 42 | 48 | -2.7% |
| Minnesota | $318 | $3,002 | 99 | 137 | -4.4% |
| Connecticut | $311 | $3,168 | 70 | 86 | -6.6% |
| Florida | $309 | $3,412 | 301 | 355 | -7.4% |
| Tennessee | $306 | $2,905 | 93 | 108 | -8.2% |
| Missouri | $305 | $2,280 | 100 | 143 | -8.4% |
| Texas | $301 | $3,128 | 281 | 386 | -9.6% |
| Wisconsin | $298 | $4,709 | 117 | 145 | -10.6% |
| District of Columbia | $296 | $3,075 | 24 | 40 | -11.1% |
| North Carolina | $295 | $3,157 | 113 | 131 | -11.6% |
| Pennsylvania | $283 | $2,595 | 284 | 344 | -14.9% |
| Arkansas | $282 | $2,144 | 38 | 46 | -15.4% |
| Kansas | $274 | $1,703 | 46 | 55 | -17.7% |
| Michigan | $273 | $3,766 | 147 | 165 | -18.0% |
| Alabama | $264 | $2,801 | 32 | 36 | -20.7% |
| Virginia | $263 | $4,415 | 144 | 222 | -20.9% |
| South Carolina | $245 | $3,212 | 96 | 116 | -26.5% |
| Mississippi | $242 | $2,071 | 20 | 26 | -27.3% |
| Maine | $240 | $2,990 | 24 | 25 | -28.0% |
| Georgia | $238 | $2,510 | 140 | 159 | -28.4% |
| West Virginia | $224 | $2,263 | 30 | 36 | -32.8% |
| Nebraska | $207 | $1,121 | 48 | 95 | -37.8% |
| South Dakota | $196 | $3,449 | 38 | 51 | -41.1% |
⚠️ 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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