Closed treatment of broken hand bone
Medicare pricing data for 3,253 providers across 48 states
This is a specialized procedure with relatively few Medicare claims. Pricing data may be less reliable due to smaller sample sizes. 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
Closed treatment of broken hand bone (HCPCS code 26600) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $283.52, but hospitals typically charge $990.68 — a 3.5x 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 $283.52, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $56.70. 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 3.5x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $219.06 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $329 | $738 | 5 | 11 | +15.9% |
| New York | $326 | $1,607 | 219 | 572 | +15.0% |
| New Jersey | $321 | $1,915 | 107 | 294 | +13.3% |
| District of Columbia | $312 | $1,104 | 3 | 12 | +10.1% |
| Connecticut | $312 | $1,035 | 47 | 102 | +10.0% |
| California | $311 | $889 | 152 | 321 | +9.6% |
| Maryland | $308 | $803 | 90 | 210 | +8.8% |
| Massachusetts | $303 | $1,047 | 100 | 284 | +6.8% |
| Virginia | $294 | $991 | 86 | 184 | +3.8% |
| Washington | $293 | $780 | 38 | 58 | +3.3% |
| Nevada | $293 | $1,439 | 18 | 35 | +3.2% |
| Colorado | $289 | $1,106 | 42 | 57 | +2.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $287 | $914 | 249 | 579 | +1.1% |
| Illinois | $285 | $1,092 | 154 | 348 | +0.7% |
| Maine | $285 | $815 | 15 | 20 | +0.5% |
| Arizona | $285 | $967 | 29 | 53 | +0.4% |
| Florida | $280 | $1,027 | 229 | 586 | -1.4% |
| Minnesota | $278 | $1,170 | 63 | 84 | -2.0% |
| New Hampshire | $277 | $1,069 | 12 | 20 | -2.4% |
| Oklahoma | $274 | $624 | 25 | 57 | -3.4% |
| West Virginia | $273 | $794 | 28 | 55 | -3.6% |
| Louisiana | $273 | $820 | 37 | 81 | -3.8% |
| Michigan | $272 | $669 | 137 | 258 | -4.0% |
| Oregon | $270 | $904 | 16 | 34 | -4.8% |
| South Dakota | $269 | $960 | 10 | 24 | -5.1% |
| Arkansas | $268 | $683 | 10 | 13 | -5.4% |
| Wyoming | $268 | $1,006 | 8 | 14 | -5.4% |
| Ohio | $267 | $687 | 176 | 350 | -5.8% |
| Texas | $266 | $823 | 111 | 178 | -6.0% |
| Kansas | $266 | $687 | 48 | 78 | -6.1% |
| Wisconsin | $266 | $1,568 | 52 | 96 | -6.2% |
| Nebraska | $264 | $725 | 9 | 18 | -6.7% |
| Missouri | $264 | $936 | 76 | 191 | -6.8% |
| Delaware | $263 | $1,248 | 19 | 43 | -7.1% |
| Indiana | $263 | $688 | 122 | 232 | -7.2% |
| New Mexico | $263 | $683 | 38 | 76 | -7.2% |
| North Carolina | $262 | $703 | 102 | 194 | -7.6% |
| Mississippi | $262 | $991 | 45 | 88 | -7.7% |
| Utah | $262 | $685 | 35 | 62 | -7.7% |
| Iowa | $261 | $874 | 67 | 135 | -7.8% |
| Georgia | $259 | $1,042 | 91 | 156 | -8.7% |
| South Carolina | $256 | $816 | 84 | 183 | -9.6% |
| Kentucky | $254 | $699 | 52 | 99 | -10.3% |
| Alabama | $254 | $508 | 83 | 179 | -10.4% |
| Idaho | $254 | $654 | 5 | 13 | -10.6% |
| Tennessee | $253 | $811 | 82 | 151 | -10.8% |
| North Dakota | $227 | $999 | 18 | 26 | -19.9% |
| Rhode Island | $223 | $1,210 | 12 | 13 | -21.2% |
⚠️ 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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