Anesthesia for kidney transplant
Medicare pricing data for 6,854 providers across 47 states
This procedure has a 9.7x markup — hospitals charge $3,906 but Medicare allows only $400.99. Uninsured patients may face bills 9.7 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $252 in Mississippi to $583 in Puerto Rico. 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 kidney transplant (HCPCS code 00868) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $400.99, but hospitals typically charge $3,906 — a 9.7x 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 $400.99, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $80.20. 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 9.7x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $318.68 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Rico | $583 | $1,061 | 7 | 13 | +45.3% |
| New York | $543 | $6,175 | 439 | 889 | +35.5% |
| Delaware | $534 | $4,872 | 17 | 21 | +33.3% |
| Massachusetts | $510 | $3,874 | 230 | 374 | +27.2% |
| Utah | $508 | $3,102 | 54 | 93 | +26.6% |
| New Mexico | $494 | $3,751 | 31 | 52 | +23.2% |
| Connecticut | $492 | $4,601 | 79 | 117 | +22.7% |
| California | $487 | $4,040 | 642 | 1,274 | +21.5% |
| Rhode Island | $486 | $3,346 | 20 | 23 | +21.1% |
| Maryland | $471 | $4,059 | 100 | 253 | +17.6% |
| Washington | $465 | $3,540 | 183 | 315 | +16.0% |
| Indiana | $455 | $3,262 | 57 | 109 | +13.4% |
| Kentucky | $450 | $3,097 | 61 | 98 | +12.3% |
| Illinois | $449 | $4,402 | 309 | 596 | +11.9% |
| North Dakota | $447 | $2,546 | 28 | 37 | +11.6% |
| District of Columbia | $435 | $3,633 | 49 | 136 | +8.4% |
| Iowa | $435 | $2,605 | 63 | 95 | +8.4% |
| New Jersey | $431 | $5,570 | 158 | 456 | +7.6% |
| Nebraska | $430 | $2,651 | 41 | 60 | +7.3% |
| New Hampshire | $418 | $7,642 | 17 | 21 | +4.2% |
| Nevada | $415 | $3,240 | 34 | 62 | +3.6% |
| Florida | $413 | $4,104 | 362 | 771 | +3.1% |
| Michigan | $407 | $4,659 | 209 | 334 | +1.6% |
| Texas | $407 | $4,709 | 492 | 1,041 | +1.5% |
| Oregon | $405 | $2,357 | 72 | 125 | +0.9% |
| Pennsylvania | $396 | $3,175 | 351 | 545 | -1.2% |
| Colorado | $392 | $4,271 | 119 | 198 | -2.3% |
| Oklahoma | $374 | $4,376 | 62 | 93 | -6.8% |
| Louisiana | $364 | $2,908 | 116 | 198 | -9.1% |
| Missouri | $362 | $2,920 | 156 | 363 | -9.7% |
| Virginia | $358 | $4,499 | 232 | 400 | -10.7% |
| Arkansas | $357 | $2,201 | 45 | 91 | -11.1% |
| Tennessee | $355 | $3,330 | 219 | 419 | -11.4% |
| Maine | $346 | $4,716 | 28 | 34 | -13.7% |
| West Virginia | $334 | $4,946 | 33 | 90 | -16.7% |
| Ohio | $324 | $2,466 | 331 | 674 | -19.2% |
| Minnesota | $317 | $3,266 | 227 | 404 | -20.8% |
| Wisconsin | $317 | $4,705 | 150 | 295 | -21.1% |
| North Carolina | $316 | $3,218 | 271 | 521 | -21.1% |
| Hawaii | $316 | $3,260 | 7 | 15 | -21.2% |
| Georgia | $307 | $3,337 | 215 | 514 | -23.5% |
| South Dakota | $299 | $4,238 | 31 | 41 | -25.5% |
| South Carolina | $287 | $3,684 | 148 | 332 | -28.5% |
| Arizona | $283 | $2,725 | 137 | 488 | -29.4% |
| Alabama | $283 | $3,789 | 62 | 146 | -29.5% |
| Kansas | $269 | $1,581 | 78 | 115 | -32.9% |
| Mississippi | $252 | $1,721 | 62 | 137 | -37.1% |
⚠️ 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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