Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy
Medicare pricing data for 51,856 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 11.0x markup — hospitals charge $1,624 but Medicare allows only $148.06. Uninsured patients may face bills 11.0 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $104 in South Dakota to $257 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 x-ray or radiation therapy (HCPCS code 01922) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $148.06, but hospitals typically charge $1,624 — a 11.0x 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 $148.06, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $29.61. 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 11.0x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $116.61 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $257 | $1,588 | 74 | 343 | +73.8% |
| California | $209 | $1,662 | 3,052 | 14,783 | +40.9% |
| Utah | $205 | $1,258 | 292 | 1,233 | +38.4% |
| Montana | $201 | $1,089 | 150 | 773 | +35.8% |
| Oregon | $194 | $1,288 | 535 | 2,116 | +30.7% |
| Wyoming | $193 | $1,452 | 55 | 259 | +30.5% |
| Idaho | $188 | $1,341 | 136 | 538 | +27.1% |
| New York | $188 | $2,657 | 2,914 | 20,372 | +27.0% |
| Nevada | $184 | $2,096 | 299 | 1,679 | +23.9% |
| Washington | $183 | $1,436 | 993 | 3,753 | +23.9% |
| Hawaii | $180 | $1,163 | 77 | 346 | +21.4% |
| Iowa | $176 | $1,279 | 348 | 1,510 | +18.6% |
| Nebraska | $171 | $1,033 | 432 | 2,787 | +15.4% |
| Oklahoma | $171 | $1,503 | 371 | 1,730 | +15.2% |
| Arkansas | $168 | $1,034 | 328 | 1,364 | +13.7% |
| Arizona | $168 | $1,879 | 875 | 4,803 | +13.6% |
| Maryland | $168 | $1,711 | 782 | 3,509 | +13.3% |
| Vermont | $164 | $1,375 | 63 | 179 | +10.8% |
| Colorado | $164 | $1,566 | 890 | 3,501 | +10.8% |
| Puerto Rico | $163 | $1,750 | 41 | 267 | +10.2% |
| Indiana | $163 | $1,350 | 870 | 4,140 | +9.8% |
| Illinois | $161 | $1,865 | 2,063 | 11,330 | +9.0% |
| New Jersey | $160 | $1,824 | 1,368 | 10,427 | +7.9% |
| Massachusetts | $160 | $1,344 | 1,430 | 8,332 | +7.8% |
| Minnesota | $159 | $1,450 | 998 | 3,033 | +7.7% |
| Delaware | $159 | $1,556 | 190 | 1,133 | +7.6% |
| District of Columbia | $158 | $1,471 | 197 | 647 | +6.8% |
| New Mexico | $152 | $1,625 | 168 | 560 | +2.5% |
| Florida | $149 | $1,763 | 4,368 | 29,506 | +0.7% |
| Connecticut | $146 | $1,857 | 779 | 3,937 | -1.4% |
| Ohio | $145 | $1,285 | 2,249 | 8,659 | -2.1% |
| Wisconsin | $145 | $2,085 | 1,167 | 5,169 | -2.2% |
| Kentucky | $144 | $1,510 | 703 | 3,007 | -2.8% |
| Texas | $140 | $1,835 | 3,939 | 23,123 | -5.6% |
| Virginia | $137 | $1,610 | 1,266 | 7,128 | -7.5% |
| Missouri | $136 | $1,239 | 1,295 | 6,797 | -8.2% |
| New Hampshire | $133 | $2,166 | 349 | 2,631 | -10.0% |
| Louisiana | $132 | $972 | 774 | 4,521 | -10.5% |
| Tennessee | $130 | $1,473 | 1,566 | 11,231 | -12.1% |
| Rhode Island | $130 | $1,139 | 154 | 700 | -12.5% |
| North Dakota | $129 | $1,026 | 245 | 1,880 | -13.0% |
| Michigan | $125 | $1,803 | 2,321 | 15,103 | -15.5% |
| North Carolina | $123 | $1,488 | 1,699 | 8,543 | -17.0% |
| Kansas | $120 | $726 | 598 | 4,213 | -18.9% |
| Pennsylvania | $118 | $1,275 | 3,420 | 20,665 | -20.3% |
| Alabama | $116 | $1,216 | 754 | 4,226 | -21.4% |
| Mississippi | $115 | $915 | 299 | 1,534 | -22.0% |
| West Virginia | $114 | $1,287 | 393 | 1,891 | -23.2% |
| Maine | $112 | $1,298 | 383 | 2,025 | -24.4% |
| Georgia | $111 | $1,265 | 1,698 | 8,491 | -25.0% |
| South Carolina | $111 | $1,307 | 1,140 | 8,467 | -25.2% |
| South Dakota | $104 | $1,219 | 252 | 1,751 | -30.1% |
⚠️ 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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