Anesthesia for other procedures on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of upper arm and elbow
Medicare pricing data for 15,701 providers across 51 states
This procedure has a 10.3x markup — hospitals charge $1,204 but Medicare allows only $116.78. Uninsured patients may face bills 10.3 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $82 in Alabama to $203 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 other procedures on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of upper arm and elbow (HCPCS code 01710) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $116.78, but hospitals typically charge $1,204 — a 10.3x 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 $116.78, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $23.36. 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 10.3x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $91.84 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $203 | $1,531 | 32 | 43 | +73.7% |
| California | $169 | $1,403 | 757 | 1,010 | +44.8% |
| Wyoming | $160 | $1,182 | 32 | 55 | +37.1% |
| Montana | $158 | $924 | 75 | 125 | +35.6% |
| Idaho | $154 | $929 | 52 | 73 | +31.8% |
| Washington | $153 | $1,090 | 308 | 421 | +31.3% |
| Utah | $150 | $870 | 112 | 165 | +28.9% |
| Oregon | $148 | $937 | 153 | 212 | +26.7% |
| Nevada | $143 | $1,148 | 85 | 167 | +22.7% |
| Oklahoma | $141 | $1,085 | 209 | 323 | +20.7% |
| Arizona | $140 | $1,605 | 276 | 409 | +20.2% |
| Iowa | $140 | $969 | 169 | 245 | +19.6% |
| Maryland | $137 | $1,277 | 255 | 426 | +17.2% |
| Colorado | $135 | $1,294 | 269 | 435 | +15.4% |
| Indiana | $132 | $1,146 | 339 | 500 | +12.8% |
| Nebraska | $131 | $826 | 174 | 275 | +12.3% |
| District of Columbia | $130 | $1,363 | 45 | 71 | +11.6% |
| Illinois | $126 | $1,525 | 584 | 895 | +7.9% |
| New York | $126 | $1,699 | 674 | 951 | +7.8% |
| New Mexico | $126 | $1,161 | 74 | 109 | +7.5% |
| Hawaii | $125 | $803 | 19 | 23 | +6.7% |
| Florida | $124 | $1,376 | 966 | 1,382 | +6.2% |
| Kansas | $122 | $872 | 229 | 339 | +4.2% |
| Louisiana | $121 | $1,010 | 255 | 376 | +3.3% |
| New Jersey | $121 | $1,226 | 299 | 427 | +3.2% |
| Arkansas | $120 | $780 | 183 | 368 | +2.9% |
| Texas | $119 | $1,645 | 1,158 | 1,659 | +1.5% |
| Missouri | $115 | $991 | 422 | 639 | -1.7% |
| Kentucky | $114 | $1,230 | 254 | 359 | -2.6% |
| Wisconsin | $113 | $1,657 | 365 | 461 | -2.9% |
| New Hampshire | $113 | $1,636 | 98 | 160 | -3.2% |
| Vermont | $110 | $734 | 39 | 52 | -6.2% |
| Tennessee | $109 | $1,088 | 463 | 712 | -6.7% |
| Ohio | $107 | $918 | 744 | 1,055 | -8.7% |
| Massachusetts | $106 | $875 | 474 | 712 | -9.5% |
| Mississippi | $104 | $701 | 168 | 274 | -10.9% |
| Connecticut | $103 | $1,197 | 178 | 233 | -11.7% |
| Michigan | $103 | $1,246 | 485 | 634 | -11.9% |
| Maine | $101 | $1,070 | 68 | 86 | -13.3% |
| West Virginia | $100 | $1,191 | 107 | 143 | -14.3% |
| Virginia | $100 | $1,193 | 434 | 704 | -14.7% |
| South Dakota | $99 | $1,172 | 128 | 229 | -14.9% |
| North Dakota | $99 | $773 | 70 | 113 | -14.9% |
| Minnesota | $99 | $923 | 413 | 526 | -15.4% |
| Georgia | $97 | $1,161 | 578 | 876 | -16.6% |
| North Carolina | $94 | $1,277 | 631 | 972 | -19.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $91 | $928 | 942 | 1,393 | -21.9% |
| South Carolina | $89 | $1,116 | 339 | 605 | -23.6% |
| Rhode Island | $89 | $701 | 50 | 75 | -23.8% |
| Delaware | $83 | $1,137 | 46 | 104 | -29.2% |
| Alabama | $82 | $912 | 301 | 438 | -29.9% |
⚠️ 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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