Anesthesia for nerve destruction procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance
Medicare pricing data for 9,916 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 13.3x markup — hospitals charge $1,463 but Medicare allows only $109.74. Uninsured patients may face bills 13.3 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $74 in Rhode Island to $187 in North Dakota. 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 nerve destruction procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance (HCPCS code 01940) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $109.74, but hospitals typically charge $1,463 — a 13.3x 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 $109.74, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $21.95. 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 13.3x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $85.93 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $187 | $867 | 11 | 20 | +70.0% |
| Utah | $185 | $1,668 | 101 | 285 | +68.9% |
| Wyoming | $173 | $1,174 | 6 | 13 | +57.3% |
| Puerto Rico | $140 | $1,740 | 6 | 33 | +27.3% |
| New Mexico | $137 | $1,128 | 34 | 197 | +24.8% |
| Nebraska | $131 | $1,507 | 98 | 453 | +19.2% |
| Washington | $130 | $1,305 | 78 | 346 | +18.3% |
| Montana | $129 | $996 | 7 | 12 | +17.6% |
| Virginia | $128 | $1,346 | 114 | 495 | +16.7% |
| Oregon | $128 | $1,486 | 75 | 299 | +16.7% |
| Alaska | $128 | $1,262 | 5 | 14 | +16.7% |
| Idaho | $128 | $570 | 45 | 339 | +16.6% |
| California | $128 | $1,392 | 659 | 4,613 | +16.2% |
| Colorado | $124 | $1,236 | 104 | 645 | +13.4% |
| Oklahoma | $123 | $1,203 | 72 | 400 | +12.5% |
| South Carolina | $123 | $1,295 | 71 | 270 | +11.7% |
| Maryland | $121 | $1,406 | 145 | 728 | +10.6% |
| Delaware | $120 | $1,492 | 41 | 184 | +9.2% |
| District of Columbia | $120 | $985 | 17 | 101 | +9.1% |
| New York | $119 | $2,164 | 733 | 3,162 | +8.8% |
| Kansas | $119 | $932 | 110 | 367 | +8.7% |
| Nevada | $118 | $1,115 | 49 | 424 | +7.2% |
| New Hampshire | $118 | $1,058 | 24 | 173 | +7.1% |
| Florida | $117 | $1,531 | 969 | 6,686 | +6.3% |
| Indiana | $116 | $873 | 125 | 720 | +5.3% |
| Missouri | $114 | $951 | 139 | 395 | +3.8% |
| Mississippi | $113 | $546 | 65 | 739 | +3.0% |
| Iowa | $113 | $1,346 | 43 | 214 | +3.0% |
| Louisiana | $113 | $1,032 | 270 | 1,986 | +3.0% |
| Georgia | $113 | $1,871 | 370 | 3,754 | +2.9% |
| Tennessee | $113 | $1,190 | 209 | 1,393 | +2.7% |
| Massachusetts | $112 | $1,456 | 220 | 1,172 | +2.2% |
| Arizona | $109 | $2,473 | 226 | 3,043 | -0.3% |
| Arkansas | $109 | $909 | 72 | 938 | -1.1% |
| North Carolina | $108 | $1,199 | 192 | 742 | -1.4% |
| Hawaii | $108 | $2,822 | 12 | 414 | -1.8% |
| Michigan | $106 | $1,402 | 292 | 1,826 | -3.7% |
| New Jersey | $105 | $1,325 | 434 | 1,841 | -4.5% |
| Minnesota | $103 | $1,324 | 129 | 579 | -5.7% |
| Illinois | $102 | $897 | 440 | 2,079 | -6.7% |
| Texas | $101 | $1,811 | 1,425 | 10,147 | -7.5% |
| Kentucky | $101 | $1,053 | 100 | 1,649 | -8.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $98 | $1,090 | 465 | 1,980 | -11.2% |
| Wisconsin | $97 | $1,477 | 133 | 502 | -11.7% |
| Vermont | $96 | $838 | 2 | 11 | -12.6% |
| Maine | $95 | $1,103 | 41 | 256 | -13.3% |
| Connecticut | $94 | $1,037 | 173 | 611 | -14.5% |
| South Dakota | $82 | $577 | 70 | 305 | -24.9% |
| Alabama | $82 | $697 | 291 | 1,862 | -25.2% |
| West Virginia | $81 | $668 | 52 | 154 | -26.6% |
| Ohio | $80 | $664 | 301 | 1,535 | -27.1% |
| Rhode Island | $74 | $591 | 37 | 184 | -32.4% |
⚠️ 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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