Anesthesia for placement or revision of blood flow shunt
Medicare pricing data for 34,380 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 10.5x markup — hospitals charge $2,093 but Medicare allows only $200.13. Uninsured patients may face bills 10.5 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $130 in South Carolina to $381 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 placement or revision of blood flow shunt (HCPCS code 01844) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $200.13, but hospitals typically charge $2,093 — 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 $200.13, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $40.03. 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 $157.80 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $381 | $2,217 | 51 | 106 | +90.4% |
| Montana | $282 | $1,587 | 82 | 170 | +40.9% |
| California | $279 | $2,134 | 2,567 | 8,275 | +39.3% |
| Utah | $277 | $1,740 | 194 | 433 | +38.4% |
| Puerto Rico | $273 | $1,720 | 43 | 145 | +36.4% |
| Oregon | $271 | $1,787 | 344 | 707 | +35.5% |
| Wyoming | $262 | $2,247 | 28 | 61 | +30.7% |
| Idaho | $259 | $1,671 | 75 | 161 | +29.3% |
| Iowa | $246 | $1,931 | 198 | 405 | +23.0% |
| Arkansas | $245 | $1,567 | 251 | 613 | +22.5% |
| Delaware | $244 | $2,465 | 135 | 314 | +21.8% |
| New Mexico | $237 | $2,109 | 134 | 342 | +18.7% |
| Washington | $237 | $1,788 | 612 | 1,394 | +18.2% |
| New York | $233 | $3,287 | 2,048 | 6,773 | +16.2% |
| Indiana | $232 | $1,821 | 585 | 1,439 | +15.8% |
| Nebraska | $228 | $1,416 | 179 | 482 | +14.0% |
| Arizona | $227 | $2,238 | 356 | 835 | +13.4% |
| Oklahoma | $223 | $2,365 | 302 | 991 | +11.4% |
| Florida | $222 | $2,500 | 2,527 | 6,622 | +11.1% |
| Louisiana | $222 | $1,413 | 579 | 1,607 | +10.7% |
| Colorado | $221 | $2,076 | 408 | 695 | +10.4% |
| Illinois | $218 | $2,288 | 1,234 | 3,602 | +8.8% |
| New Jersey | $216 | $2,744 | 926 | 2,829 | +8.0% |
| Hawaii | $214 | $1,430 | 87 | 407 | +7.0% |
| Maryland | $213 | $2,185 | 673 | 3,002 | +6.6% |
| Kansas | $205 | $1,372 | 342 | 812 | +2.3% |
| Massachusetts | $204 | $1,728 | 984 | 2,433 | +1.7% |
| Missouri | $202 | $1,701 | 821 | 2,145 | +0.9% |
| New Hampshire | $201 | $2,801 | 191 | 382 | +0.3% |
| Nevada | $200 | $1,662 | 186 | 1,062 | -0.2% |
| Wisconsin | $199 | $3,008 | 656 | 1,278 | -0.5% |
| Connecticut | $198 | $2,022 | 467 | 1,333 | -0.9% |
| Texas | $196 | $2,476 | 2,681 | 9,329 | -2.3% |
| Ohio | $194 | $1,857 | 1,309 | 2,862 | -3.0% |
| Kentucky | $193 | $2,012 | 488 | 1,206 | -3.5% |
| North Dakota | $178 | $1,457 | 152 | 335 | -11.0% |
| Michigan | $177 | $2,495 | 1,373 | 3,860 | -11.4% |
| Mississippi | $177 | $1,168 | 365 | 1,468 | -11.6% |
| Rhode Island | $176 | $1,736 | 91 | 266 | -11.9% |
| Pennsylvania | $175 | $2,060 | 2,005 | 5,551 | -12.5% |
| Vermont | $174 | $1,504 | 42 | 74 | -13.0% |
| Minnesota | $174 | $1,695 | 567 | 1,016 | -13.2% |
| West Virginia | $174 | $1,832 | 228 | 533 | -13.2% |
| Maine | $173 | $2,064 | 165 | 450 | -13.3% |
| Tennessee | $168 | $1,756 | 1,013 | 3,672 | -16.2% |
| Virginia | $165 | $1,948 | 939 | 3,508 | -17.7% |
| Georgia | $163 | $1,732 | 1,533 | 5,188 | -18.4% |
| District of Columbia | $161 | $1,125 | 173 | 1,424 | -19.5% |
| North Carolina | $153 | $1,812 | 1,274 | 4,648 | -23.7% |
| South Dakota | $148 | $1,706 | 147 | 436 | -25.9% |
| Alabama | $144 | $1,205 | 738 | 3,411 | -28.1% |
| South Carolina | $130 | $1,739 | 774 | 4,062 | -35.3% |
⚠️ 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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