Amputation of both lower leg bones
Medicare pricing data for 5,810 providers across 51 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
Amputation of both lower leg bones (HCPCS code 27880) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $719.72, but hospitals typically charge $2,715 — 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 $719.72, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $143.94. 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 $573.28 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $882 | $2,603 | 10 | 29 | +22.6% |
| Maryland | $811 | $2,417 | 112 | 253 | +12.7% |
| Illinois | $807 | $3,525 | 204 | 395 | +12.1% |
| Ohio | $806 | $2,496 | 169 | 287 | +12.0% |
| New Jersey | $803 | $3,246 | 106 | 216 | +11.6% |
| Massachusetts | $802 | $3,249 | 104 | 211 | +11.4% |
| New York | $800 | $3,815 | 268 | 490 | +11.1% |
| Rhode Island | $800 | $2,907 | 14 | 29 | +11.1% |
| California | $799 | $2,727 | 459 | 926 | +11.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $777 | $2,666 | 229 | 438 | +7.9% |
| Virginia | $777 | $2,467 | 127 | 260 | +7.9% |
| Michigan | $768 | $2,203 | 155 | 301 | +6.7% |
| Delaware | $762 | $2,315 | 20 | 42 | +5.9% |
| Texas | $761 | $2,720 | 483 | 958 | +5.8% |
| North Dakota | $754 | $2,746 | 23 | 47 | +4.8% |
| Louisiana | $751 | $2,432 | 101 | 182 | +4.3% |
| Nevada | $746 | $3,096 | 60 | 111 | +3.7% |
| South Carolina | $737 | $2,619 | 137 | 240 | +2.5% |
| Alaska | $735 | $4,818 | 33 | 51 | +2.1% |
| Vermont | $734 | $3,728 | 9 | 15 | +2.0% |
| Hawaii | $727 | $2,273 | 15 | 22 | +1.0% |
| New Hampshire | $725 | $3,420 | 38 | 65 | +0.7% |
| Florida | $720 | $2,577 | 337 | 665 | +0.0% |
| Georgia | $708 | $2,577 | 184 | 346 | -1.6% |
| North Carolina | $705 | $2,489 | 206 | 378 | -2.1% |
| Connecticut | $705 | $2,974 | 54 | 82 | -2.1% |
| West Virginia | $703 | $2,124 | 47 | 72 | -2.3% |
| Tennessee | $702 | $2,419 | 159 | 305 | -2.4% |
| Oklahoma | $697 | $2,076 | 98 | 206 | -3.2% |
| Kentucky | $693 | $2,001 | 75 | 148 | -3.8% |
| Missouri | $687 | $2,588 | 140 | 246 | -4.6% |
| Maine | $674 | $2,244 | 43 | 72 | -6.4% |
| Washington | $659 | $2,238 | 144 | 276 | -8.5% |
| Mississippi | $657 | $2,365 | 86 | 171 | -8.7% |
| Arkansas | $654 | $1,946 | 98 | 191 | -9.1% |
| Arizona | $650 | $2,664 | 125 | 222 | -9.7% |
| Oregon | $647 | $2,485 | 97 | 159 | -10.1% |
| Colorado | $638 | $2,226 | 86 | 151 | -11.3% |
| Wyoming | $632 | $1,971 | 16 | 26 | -12.1% |
| Minnesota | $632 | $3,369 | 113 | 240 | -12.2% |
| Iowa | $629 | $2,993 | 68 | 122 | -12.5% |
| Indiana | $625 | $2,393 | 137 | 255 | -13.1% |
| Alabama | $615 | $2,063 | 113 | 224 | -14.5% |
| Wisconsin | $605 | $6,263 | 134 | 232 | -15.9% |
| Utah | $575 | $1,942 | 54 | 82 | -20.1% |
| Idaho | $573 | $2,450 | 47 | 105 | -20.4% |
| Kansas | $560 | $2,123 | 83 | 229 | -22.2% |
| Montana | $550 | $1,644 | 44 | 96 | -23.6% |
| South Dakota | $547 | $1,996 | 35 | 70 | -24.0% |
| New Mexico | $542 | $2,192 | 42 | 66 | -24.7% |
| Nebraska | $519 | $2,308 | 55 | 123 | -27.9% |
⚠️ 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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