Insertion of instrumentation to pelvic bones
Medicare pricing data for 2,862 providers across 43 states
This procedure has a 6.4x markup — hospitals charge $1,566 but Medicare allows only $243.01. Uninsured patients may face bills 6.4 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $159 in Nevada to $370 in District of Columbia. 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
Insertion of instrumentation to pelvic bones (HCPCS code 22848) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $243.01, but hospitals typically charge $1,566 — a 6.4x 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 $243.01, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $48.60. 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 6.4x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $193.99 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $370 | $1,358 | 15 | 85 | +52.4% |
| New York | $304 | $4,005 | 126 | 434 | +25.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $301 | $2,182 | 97 | 265 | +23.9% |
| Maryland | $297 | $1,207 | 67 | 323 | +22.2% |
| Wyoming | $295 | $1,423 | 6 | 12 | +21.5% |
| West Virginia | $281 | $1,053 | 7 | 14 | +15.4% |
| Illinois | $278 | $2,715 | 92 | 292 | +14.3% |
| Massachusetts | $269 | $1,787 | 71 | 321 | +10.5% |
| California | $260 | $1,673 | 268 | 1,299 | +7.1% |
| Kentucky | $252 | $949 | 44 | 172 | +3.7% |
| Louisiana | $252 | $1,419 | 50 | 164 | +3.7% |
| Ohio | $249 | $1,272 | 136 | 491 | +2.3% |
| Alaska | $247 | $3,152 | 17 | 63 | +1.8% |
| Florida | $243 | $1,683 | 186 | 630 | +0.0% |
| Washington | $242 | $903 | 71 | 282 | -0.6% |
| Michigan | $240 | $1,798 | 73 | 196 | -1.4% |
| Minnesota | $238 | $1,691 | 62 | 277 | -2.0% |
| Missouri | $235 | $1,457 | 78 | 265 | -3.2% |
| Virginia | $235 | $1,020 | 73 | 224 | -3.5% |
| Arizona | $231 | $1,173 | 90 | 298 | -4.9% |
| Connecticut | $231 | $1,499 | 39 | 96 | -5.1% |
| Georgia | $231 | $1,213 | 82 | 195 | -5.1% |
| Texas | $230 | $1,424 | 232 | 817 | -5.3% |
| Utah | $229 | $1,083 | 32 | 127 | -5.9% |
| South Carolina | $225 | $1,120 | 30 | 64 | -7.3% |
| Iowa | $225 | $1,577 | 20 | 64 | -7.5% |
| Colorado | $225 | $1,107 | 109 | 424 | -7.6% |
| North Carolina | $224 | $997 | 125 | 483 | -7.8% |
| Wisconsin | $223 | $3,179 | 36 | 100 | -8.3% |
| Alabama | $216 | $1,193 | 24 | 64 | -10.9% |
| Kansas | $216 | $1,000 | 39 | 126 | -11.1% |
| Oregon | $213 | $940 | 34 | 82 | -12.3% |
| New Jersey | $206 | $3,771 | 60 | 95 | -15.2% |
| Tennessee | $203 | $922 | 78 | 377 | -16.6% |
| Oklahoma | $201 | $718 | 45 | 272 | -17.4% |
| Montana | $198 | $1,233 | 17 | 72 | -18.7% |
| Arkansas | $192 | $874 | 18 | 48 | -21.1% |
| Indiana | $191 | $1,425 | 74 | 201 | -21.4% |
| Nebraska | $190 | $931 | 30 | 64 | -21.8% |
| Idaho | $189 | $1,237 | 22 | 82 | -22.2% |
| North Dakota | $176 | $567 | 6 | 17 | -27.5% |
| South Dakota | $168 | $782 | 16 | 44 | -30.8% |
| Nevada | $159 | $2,096 | 23 | 38 | -34.7% |
⚠️ 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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