Anesthesia for nerve block and injection
Medicare pricing data for 7,495 providers across 48 states
This procedure has a 13.3x markup — hospitals charge $1,060 but Medicare allows only $79.83. Uninsured patients may face bills 13.3 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $52 in Alabama to $111 in Washington. 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 block and injection (HCPCS code 01991) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $79.83, but hospitals typically charge $1,060 — 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 $79.83, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $15.97. 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 $62.34 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $111 | $1,022 | 61 | 115 | +39.4% |
| Oregon | $108 | $1,227 | 45 | 104 | +35.6% |
| New Hampshire | $108 | $634 | 31 | 85 | +34.8% |
| California | $102 | $1,030 | 484 | 1,389 | +28.0% |
| Alaska | $102 | $654 | 6 | 13 | +27.8% |
| Idaho | $102 | $611 | 16 | 36 | +27.3% |
| Maine | $98 | $861 | 26 | 46 | +22.9% |
| District of Columbia | $97 | $808 | 39 | 66 | +21.9% |
| Virginia | $95 | $1,347 | 71 | 142 | +19.0% |
| New Mexico | $93 | $757 | 16 | 35 | +16.9% |
| Maryland | $92 | $1,336 | 126 | 384 | +15.9% |
| Nevada | $90 | $1,316 | 33 | 128 | +12.7% |
| Nebraska | $90 | $1,592 | 31 | 76 | +12.6% |
| Iowa | $89 | $1,345 | 25 | 56 | +11.9% |
| South Carolina | $88 | $1,199 | 38 | 62 | +10.3% |
| New York | $87 | $1,769 | 690 | 2,209 | +8.5% |
| Illinois | $86 | $809 | 387 | 1,319 | +8.3% |
| Tennessee | $86 | $730 | 146 | 387 | +7.5% |
| Florida | $84 | $922 | 550 | 1,413 | +5.5% |
| Hawaii | $84 | $2,145 | 8 | 73 | +5.5% |
| Mississippi | $83 | $479 | 67 | 263 | +4.2% |
| Colorado | $83 | $966 | 79 | 212 | +4.0% |
| Arkansas | $82 | $629 | 56 | 211 | +3.1% |
| Vermont | $82 | $454 | 7 | 34 | +2.5% |
| Kentucky | $82 | $1,017 | 65 | 209 | +2.4% |
| Oklahoma | $82 | $926 | 62 | 191 | +2.3% |
| New Jersey | $80 | $969 | 320 | 721 | +0.5% |
| North Carolina | $79 | $912 | 98 | 223 | -1.3% |
| Arizona | $78 | $2,207 | 178 | 1,007 | -1.9% |
| Georgia | $78 | $911 | 263 | 596 | -1.9% |
| Kansas | $78 | $679 | 46 | 78 | -2.0% |
| Delaware | $77 | $806 | 24 | 64 | -3.3% |
| Minnesota | $77 | $912 | 161 | 425 | -3.9% |
| Texas | $76 | $1,158 | 1,010 | 3,463 | -4.2% |
| Louisiana | $76 | $873 | 173 | 643 | -5.2% |
| Wisconsin | $75 | $1,109 | 127 | 273 | -5.5% |
| Utah | $75 | $554 | 19 | 50 | -6.2% |
| Massachusetts | $74 | $870 | 226 | 704 | -7.0% |
| Missouri | $73 | $494 | 123 | 316 | -9.0% |
| Connecticut | $71 | $946 | 138 | 273 | -11.2% |
| Indiana | $70 | $625 | 90 | 236 | -12.6% |
| Michigan | $68 | $978 | 261 | 578 | -15.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $66 | $680 | 456 | 1,007 | -17.0% |
| Ohio | $62 | $507 | 269 | 867 | -21.8% |
| West Virginia | $58 | $484 | 53 | 104 | -27.4% |
| South Dakota | $55 | $397 | 13 | 15 | -30.8% |
| Rhode Island | $53 | $426 | 24 | 85 | -33.9% |
| Alabama | $52 | $471 | 216 | 674 | -34.5% |
⚠️ 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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