Treatment of broken lower spine bone with placement of stabilizing device
Medicare pricing data for 5,484 providers across 51 states
This procedure has a 5.4x markup — hospitals charge $11,533 but Medicare allows only $2,131. Uninsured patients may face bills 5.4 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $421 in Vermont to $6,504 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
Treatment of broken lower spine bone with placement of stabilizing device (HCPCS code 22514) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $2,131, but hospitals typically charge $11,533 — a 5.4x 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 $2,131, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $426.26. 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 5.4x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $1,698 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $6,504 | $36,867 | 2 | 15 | +205.1% |
| Arizona | $4,839 | $20,292 | 141 | 620 | +127.1% |
| Utah | $4,162 | $16,827 | 73 | 294 | +95.3% |
| New Jersey | $3,343 | $33,418 | 104 | 355 | +56.8% |
| Florida | $3,174 | $16,209 | 633 | 3,013 | +48.9% |
| New York | $2,791 | $20,084 | 202 | 846 | +30.9% |
| Hawaii | $2,745 | $6,091 | 8 | 64 | +28.8% |
| Virginia | $2,655 | $13,225 | 183 | 1,029 | +24.6% |
| Oklahoma | $2,639 | $10,567 | 108 | 666 | +23.8% |
| Oregon | $2,633 | $11,037 | 51 | 117 | +23.6% |
| Tennessee | $2,580 | $10,957 | 137 | 553 | +21.0% |
| Washington | $2,570 | $8,738 | 80 | 327 | +20.6% |
| California | $2,320 | $12,325 | 374 | 1,338 | +8.8% |
| Nevada | $2,292 | $13,771 | 49 | 105 | +7.6% |
| Maryland | $2,212 | $11,230 | 120 | 355 | +3.8% |
| New Mexico | $2,207 | $7,836 | 28 | 90 | +3.6% |
| New Hampshire | $2,137 | $6,715 | 20 | 92 | +0.3% |
| Connecticut | $2,124 | $13,331 | 37 | 113 | -0.3% |
| Minnesota | $2,090 | $12,148 | 61 | 173 | -1.9% |
| Alabama | $2,087 | $8,069 | 102 | 439 | -2.1% |
| Idaho | $2,042 | $7,062 | 25 | 92 | -4.2% |
| North Carolina | $2,000 | $8,540 | 175 | 615 | -6.2% |
| Texas | $1,997 | $10,967 | 543 | 2,041 | -6.3% |
| Arkansas | $1,899 | $7,636 | 88 | 345 | -10.9% |
| Kentucky | $1,839 | $7,188 | 64 | 251 | -13.7% |
| Colorado | $1,782 | $9,277 | 90 | 246 | -16.4% |
| Maine | $1,738 | $5,708 | 16 | 45 | -18.5% |
| Louisiana | $1,660 | $10,309 | 100 | 276 | -22.1% |
| Georgia | $1,585 | $10,973 | 209 | 775 | -25.6% |
| South Dakota | $1,466 | $6,155 | 26 | 74 | -31.2% |
| Mississippi | $1,441 | $6,775 | 47 | 397 | -32.4% |
| Michigan | $1,441 | $8,549 | 172 | 680 | -32.4% |
| Illinois | $1,401 | $11,921 | 245 | 1,034 | -34.3% |
| South Carolina | $1,350 | $7,097 | 92 | 381 | -36.7% |
| Indiana | $1,318 | $10,548 | 154 | 680 | -38.2% |
| Nebraska | $1,230 | $9,029 | 40 | 192 | -42.3% |
| Kansas | $1,087 | $4,335 | 69 | 393 | -49.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $946 | $5,411 | 203 | 604 | -55.6% |
| Ohio | $932 | $5,599 | 195 | 727 | -56.2% |
| Missouri | $910 | $5,278 | 110 | 585 | -57.3% |
| Wisconsin | $851 | $8,641 | 74 | 203 | -60.1% |
| Massachusetts | $726 | $5,898 | 98 | 536 | -65.9% |
| Wyoming | $614 | $8,570 | 6 | 31 | -71.2% |
| Rhode Island | $609 | $8,568 | 21 | 59 | -71.4% |
| Delaware | $543 | $7,429 | 12 | 67 | -74.5% |
| District of Columbia | $496 | $6,461 | 9 | 53 | -76.7% |
| Montana | $469 | $4,471 | 10 | 26 | -78.0% |
| West Virginia | $460 | $1,931 | 22 | 62 | -78.4% |
| North Dakota | $452 | $2,021 | 13 | 54 | -78.8% |
| Iowa | $451 | $3,395 | 27 | 105 | -78.8% |
| Vermont | $421 | $17,915 | 2 | 11 | -80.2% |
⚠️ 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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