Drainage of blood or fluid accumulation
Medicare pricing data for 18,113 providers across 52 states
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
Drainage of blood or fluid accumulation (HCPCS code 10140) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $142.91, but hospitals typically charge $389.22 — a 2.7x 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 $142.91, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $28.58. 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 2.7x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $110.04 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $169 | $489 | 913 | 2,032 | +17.9% |
| Maryland | $167 | $310 | 389 | 1,508 | +17.1% |
| California | $165 | $387 | 1,638 | 6,645 | +15.6% |
| District of Columbia | $160 | $333 | 47 | 178 | +12.2% |
| New Jersey | $158 | $507 | 664 | 1,599 | +10.5% |
| Massachusetts | $153 | $375 | 409 | 1,050 | +7.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $152 | $288 | 961 | 3,214 | +6.2% |
| Michigan | $150 | $278 | 666 | 2,036 | +4.6% |
| Nevada | $148 | $331 | 122 | 665 | +3.5% |
| Florida | $147 | $340 | 1,694 | 5,841 | +3.1% |
| Illinois | $146 | $341 | 614 | 1,795 | +2.2% |
| Alaska | $141 | $1,103 | 38 | 47 | -1.6% |
| Puerto Rico | $140 | $189 | 6 | 12 | -2.4% |
| Virginia | $137 | $357 | 519 | 962 | -4.5% |
| Delaware | $133 | $523 | 67 | 96 | -7.2% |
| New Mexico | $133 | $261 | 108 | 355 | -7.2% |
| Wyoming | $132 | $553 | 32 | 34 | -7.9% |
| Connecticut | $130 | $492 | 187 | 309 | -8.9% |
| Georgia | $128 | $478 | 443 | 728 | -10.5% |
| Texas | $128 | $451 | 1,142 | 2,246 | -10.7% |
| Missouri | $126 | $368 | 384 | 735 | -11.9% |
| Colorado | $125 | $629 | 333 | 475 | -12.2% |
| Ohio | $125 | $341 | 712 | 1,236 | -12.3% |
| Washington | $124 | $453 | 362 | 493 | -13.0% |
| Alabama | $124 | $284 | 255 | 621 | -13.0% |
| North Carolina | $124 | $432 | 528 | 850 | -13.4% |
| Oregon | $123 | $439 | 183 | 226 | -13.9% |
| Arizona | $123 | $411 | 411 | 910 | -13.9% |
| South Carolina | $123 | $393 | 351 | 567 | -14.0% |
| Hawaii | $122 | $238 | 70 | 272 | -14.6% |
| Kentucky | $121 | $348 | 300 | 531 | -15.1% |
| Utah | $121 | $370 | 146 | 208 | -15.6% |
| New Hampshire | $120 | $584 | 82 | 121 | -16.2% |
| Iowa | $120 | $433 | 191 | 352 | -16.3% |
| Vermont | $119 | $636 | 31 | 39 | -16.6% |
| Indiana | $118 | $549 | 382 | 565 | -17.4% |
| Louisiana | $117 | $554 | 275 | 389 | -17.8% |
| Oklahoma | $117 | $368 | 205 | 303 | -18.4% |
| Arkansas | $115 | $372 | 205 | 358 | -19.6% |
| West Virginia | $114 | $359 | 99 | 157 | -20.3% |
| Minnesota | $113 | $542 | 228 | 359 | -20.6% |
| Nebraska | $113 | $417 | 148 | 214 | -20.7% |
| Kansas | $113 | $524 | 204 | 310 | -20.7% |
| Montana | $112 | $333 | 83 | 121 | -21.5% |
| Tennessee | $111 | $399 | 419 | 682 | -22.3% |
| Idaho | $110 | $330 | 116 | 190 | -23.0% |
| North Dakota | $109 | $865 | 79 | 113 | -24.1% |
| Wisconsin | $109 | $712 | 259 | 332 | -24.1% |
| Mississippi | $107 | $543 | 212 | 377 | -25.1% |
| South Dakota | $106 | $338 | 73 | 92 | -26.2% |
| Maine | $105 | $608 | 69 | 87 | -26.6% |
| Rhode Island | $98 | $445 | 44 | 81 | -31.6% |
⚠️ 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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