Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand
Medicare pricing data for 48,027 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 10.5x markup — hospitals charge $985.74 but Medicare allows only $93.67. Uninsured patients may face bills 10.5 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $67 in Alabama to $157 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 nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand (HCPCS code 01810) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $93.67, but hospitals typically charge $985.74 — a 10.5x 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 $93.67, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $18.73. 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 10.5x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $73.30 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $157 | $1,174 | 98 | 529 | +67.6% |
| Puerto Rico | $149 | $825 | 35 | 162 | +59.3% |
| California | $137 | $1,058 | 2,883 | 12,894 | +46.4% |
| Wyoming | $130 | $944 | 67 | 445 | +39.2% |
| Hawaii | $129 | $784 | 87 | 244 | +37.5% |
| Utah | $125 | $734 | 357 | 1,411 | +33.6% |
| Montana | $123 | $774 | 142 | 655 | +30.9% |
| Idaho | $122 | $720 | 228 | 1,205 | +30.1% |
| Nevada | $121 | $1,067 | 272 | 1,334 | +29.5% |
| Oregon | $120 | $808 | 473 | 2,012 | +28.1% |
| Washington | $118 | $808 | 1,007 | 5,447 | +25.5% |
| Oklahoma | $117 | $879 | 539 | 2,921 | +24.9% |
| Arizona | $115 | $1,541 | 782 | 3,623 | +22.8% |
| Nebraska | $115 | $718 | 400 | 1,887 | +22.2% |
| Iowa | $114 | $797 | 489 | 2,051 | +22.1% |
| Maryland | $111 | $1,049 | 652 | 4,255 | +18.9% |
| Indiana | $111 | $897 | 915 | 3,855 | +18.7% |
| New Mexico | $107 | $1,008 | 224 | 1,007 | +13.9% |
| Colorado | $104 | $1,053 | 741 | 3,698 | +11.3% |
| Louisiana | $104 | $938 | 776 | 3,143 | +11.0% |
| Arkansas | $103 | $866 | 460 | 3,162 | +10.3% |
| Illinois | $102 | $1,199 | 1,788 | 8,140 | +9.4% |
| Florida | $102 | $1,155 | 3,047 | 15,653 | +8.9% |
| District of Columbia | $101 | $1,051 | 158 | 705 | +8.1% |
| Kansas | $99 | $794 | 649 | 3,414 | +6.1% |
| Kentucky | $98 | $989 | 822 | 3,166 | +4.6% |
| Texas | $97 | $1,424 | 3,647 | 17,281 | +3.5% |
| New York | $95 | $1,332 | 2,307 | 12,279 | +1.3% |
| New Jersey | $93 | $928 | 1,020 | 5,673 | -0.7% |
| New Hampshire | $90 | $1,147 | 305 | 1,619 | -3.7% |
| Mississippi | $90 | $580 | 440 | 2,650 | -4.0% |
| Missouri | $90 | $854 | 1,269 | 6,181 | -4.1% |
| Wisconsin | $89 | $1,314 | 1,115 | 3,948 | -5.3% |
| Tennessee | $88 | $871 | 1,392 | 7,344 | -6.2% |
| Vermont | $85 | $553 | 91 | 527 | -9.3% |
| Maine | $85 | $831 | 307 | 1,203 | -9.6% |
| South Dakota | $84 | $909 | 287 | 1,494 | -9.8% |
| West Virginia | $84 | $888 | 369 | 1,285 | -10.6% |
| Georgia | $83 | $979 | 1,604 | 8,148 | -11.5% |
| Massachusetts | $82 | $694 | 1,441 | 9,288 | -12.0% |
| Minnesota | $82 | $788 | 1,115 | 4,124 | -12.4% |
| Ohio | $82 | $737 | 2,231 | 10,164 | -12.6% |
| Delaware | $80 | $999 | 149 | 1,410 | -14.2% |
| Virginia | $79 | $981 | 1,261 | 7,824 | -15.6% |
| Connecticut | $77 | $845 | 559 | 3,299 | -18.1% |
| Michigan | $76 | $999 | 1,904 | 9,043 | -18.9% |
| North Carolina | $75 | $1,035 | 1,826 | 9,916 | -19.7% |
| Pennsylvania | $73 | $776 | 2,872 | 15,048 | -22.4% |
| South Carolina | $70 | $882 | 1,005 | 7,165 | -25.4% |
| North Dakota | $68 | $624 | 244 | 1,556 | -27.1% |
| Rhode Island | $67 | $554 | 156 | 1,276 | -28.6% |
| Alabama | $67 | $652 | 963 | 5,546 | -28.6% |
⚠️ 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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