Removal of nasal air passage under lining tissue
Medicare pricing data for 5,453 providers across 50 states
This procedure has a 10.2x markup — hospitals charge $3,235 but Medicare allows only $316.39. Uninsured patients may face bills 10.2 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $133 in South Dakota to $484 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
Removal of nasal air passage under lining tissue (HCPCS code 30140) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $316.39, but hospitals typically charge $3,235 — a 10.2x 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 $316.39, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $63.28. 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 10.2x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $251.59 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $484 | $9,790 | 20 | 158 | +53.1% |
| Washington | $403 | $2,326 | 134 | 994 | +27.4% |
| Oregon | $389 | $2,685 | 87 | 519 | +23.0% |
| Hawaii | $385 | $2,200 | 6 | 69 | +21.6% |
| New Jersey | $383 | $4,420 | 143 | 708 | +21.2% |
| Maryland | $373 | $3,775 | 98 | 671 | +17.9% |
| California | $371 | $3,641 | 538 | 3,363 | +17.2% |
| Rhode Island | $368 | $3,228 | 6 | 32 | +16.4% |
| Kansas | $357 | $3,477 | 70 | 1,228 | +12.9% |
| Colorado | $351 | $4,811 | 133 | 927 | +10.9% |
| Utah | $351 | $3,479 | 85 | 530 | +10.9% |
| Delaware | $349 | $1,742 | 11 | 79 | +10.4% |
| Nebraska | $347 | $2,218 | 38 | 208 | +9.6% |
| Virginia | $340 | $3,300 | 123 | 705 | +7.4% |
| Iowa | $333 | $3,376 | 65 | 408 | +5.3% |
| Connecticut | $332 | $4,868 | 47 | 294 | +4.8% |
| Wyoming | $326 | $3,974 | 9 | 50 | +3.2% |
| South Carolina | $324 | $2,418 | 109 | 1,217 | +2.4% |
| Kentucky | $322 | $2,316 | 65 | 281 | +1.8% |
| Nevada | $321 | $1,798 | 30 | 446 | +1.5% |
| Indiana | $320 | $3,783 | 126 | 1,178 | +1.0% |
| Alabama | $319 | $2,067 | 110 | 1,069 | +0.9% |
| Texas | $316 | $3,729 | 522 | 3,910 | +0.0% |
| Idaho | $316 | $1,720 | 45 | 403 | -0.1% |
| North Carolina | $316 | $3,305 | 184 | 1,143 | -0.2% |
| Tennessee | $314 | $3,661 | 149 | 1,099 | -0.8% |
| Florida | $312 | $3,410 | 418 | 3,038 | -1.2% |
| Montana | $301 | $1,753 | 28 | 312 | -4.8% |
| Arizona | $300 | $3,064 | 111 | 1,829 | -5.1% |
| Georgia | $296 | $2,919 | 210 | 1,108 | -6.4% |
| Mississippi | $295 | $2,338 | 54 | 437 | -6.7% |
| Minnesota | $289 | $2,750 | 100 | 383 | -8.7% |
| Pennsylvania | $288 | $2,416 | 183 | 816 | -8.9% |
| Missouri | $280 | $3,602 | 112 | 740 | -11.4% |
| New York | $277 | $4,972 | 218 | 728 | -12.6% |
| District of Columbia | $274 | $1,966 | 10 | 70 | -13.3% |
| Illinois | $272 | $3,162 | 188 | 1,080 | -14.0% |
| Michigan | $268 | $2,377 | 172 | 612 | -15.2% |
| New Hampshire | $268 | $5,060 | 11 | 34 | -15.4% |
| Louisiana | $240 | $2,408 | 115 | 790 | -24.3% |
| North Dakota | $237 | $2,321 | 14 | 64 | -25.1% |
| Massachusetts | $235 | $2,931 | 81 | 257 | -25.8% |
| Ohio | $231 | $1,912 | 170 | 752 | -26.9% |
| Wisconsin | $231 | $3,443 | 103 | 582 | -27.0% |
| Arkansas | $213 | $1,547 | 32 | 131 | -32.8% |
| Oklahoma | $203 | $1,988 | 71 | 536 | -35.9% |
| New Mexico | $182 | $2,846 | 18 | 98 | -42.6% |
| Maine | $142 | $1,538 | 13 | 31 | -55.1% |
| West Virginia | $140 | $1,859 | 15 | 49 | -55.7% |
| South Dakota | $133 | $2,416 | 17 | 110 | -57.9% |
⚠️ 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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