Injection of contrast for imaging of hip joint
Medicare pricing data for 1,743 providers across 47 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $61 in West Virginia to $279 in Alaska. Where you get this procedure matters more than almost any other factor. 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
Injection of contrast for imaging of hip joint (HCPCS code 27093) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $240.41, but hospitals typically charge $904.28 — a 3.8x 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 $240.41, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $48.08. 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 3.8x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $186.15 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $279 | $1,408 | 11 | 39 | +16.2% |
| New Jersey | $266 | $1,499 | 77 | 588 | +10.6% |
| California | $266 | $883 | 211 | 965 | +10.6% |
| Connecticut | $257 | $801 | 42 | 683 | +7.0% |
| Maryland | $255 | $754 | 40 | 515 | +6.0% |
| Delaware | $253 | $2,121 | 8 | 72 | +5.4% |
| Colorado | $249 | $759 | 45 | 87 | +3.4% |
| New York | $246 | $1,027 | 97 | 753 | +2.4% |
| Illinois | $244 | $851 | 79 | 339 | +1.4% |
| Florida | $244 | $899 | 147 | 1,260 | +1.4% |
| Washington | $243 | $743 | 87 | 314 | +1.1% |
| Massachusetts | $238 | $1,437 | 22 | 251 | -0.9% |
| Virginia | $236 | $804 | 66 | 499 | -1.7% |
| Arizona | $235 | $1,397 | 34 | 90 | -2.4% |
| Minnesota | $232 | $890 | 27 | 61 | -3.4% |
| New Hampshire | $230 | $924 | 15 | 30 | -4.4% |
| Texas | $228 | $637 | 120 | 761 | -5.1% |
| Oregon | $225 | $606 | 28 | 45 | -6.5% |
| Nevada | $223 | $736 | 32 | 122 | -7.3% |
| North Carolina | $222 | $826 | 71 | 524 | -7.7% |
| Kansas | $221 | $829 | 22 | 77 | -8.0% |
| South Carolina | $221 | $765 | 21 | 94 | -8.1% |
| Alabama | $220 | $665 | 27 | 82 | -8.4% |
| Kentucky | $219 | $1,626 | 18 | 140 | -8.8% |
| Indiana | $219 | $872 | 19 | 85 | -8.8% |
| Utah | $219 | $573 | 19 | 37 | -9.0% |
| Wisconsin | $217 | $932 | 27 | 54 | -9.5% |
| Pennsylvania | $217 | $660 | 47 | 244 | -9.7% |
| Tennessee | $215 | $704 | 36 | 145 | -10.7% |
| Louisiana | $214 | $729 | 23 | 122 | -10.8% |
| New Mexico | $213 | $570 | 7 | 38 | -11.3% |
| Missouri | $211 | $727 | 31 | 117 | -12.1% |
| Idaho | $208 | $555 | 13 | 22 | -13.5% |
| Michigan | $207 | $746 | 19 | 45 | -13.7% |
| Oklahoma | $207 | $707 | 8 | 25 | -14.0% |
| Iowa | $202 | $735 | 25 | 64 | -16.0% |
| Georgia | $192 | $912 | 54 | 136 | -20.0% |
| Mississippi | $188 | $1,181 | 11 | 15 | -21.7% |
| Ohio | $182 | $841 | 22 | 48 | -24.1% |
| Arkansas | $130 | $399 | 6 | 17 | -45.9% |
| Vermont | $70 | $397 | 7 | 14 | -70.9% |
| Wyoming | $67 | $343 | 5 | 67 | -72.3% |
| South Dakota | $64 | $333 | 16 | 41 | -73.2% |
| North Dakota | $64 | $646 | 8 | 12 | -73.6% |
| Maine | $62 | $246 | 11 | 15 | -74.1% |
| Nebraska | $62 | $600 | 18 | 25 | -74.1% |
| West Virginia | $61 | $332 | 17 | 26 | -74.4% |
⚠️ 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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