Reshaping of nasal cartilage
Medicare pricing data for 5,916 providers across 51 states
This procedure has a 5.7x markup — hospitals charge $3,405 but Medicare allows only $594.23. Uninsured patients may face bills 5.7 times higher than what insurance negotiates. 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
Reshaping of nasal cartilage (HCPCS code 30520) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $594.23, but hospitals typically charge $3,405 — a 5.7x 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 $594.23, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $118.85. 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 5.7x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $471.19 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $815 | $8,279 | 18 | 97 | +37.2% |
| Connecticut | $687 | $5,408 | 57 | 198 | +15.6% |
| District of Columbia | $666 | $2,341 | 10 | 32 | +12.1% |
| Hawaii | $664 | $3,481 | 10 | 49 | +11.7% |
| California | $662 | $4,146 | 563 | 2,387 | +11.4% |
| New Jersey | $660 | $5,527 | 160 | 562 | +11.0% |
| Rhode Island | $655 | $3,342 | 7 | 19 | +10.3% |
| Wyoming | $648 | $4,107 | 14 | 120 | +9.0% |
| New Hampshire | $643 | $5,632 | 26 | 85 | +8.2% |
| Virginia | $642 | $3,548 | 140 | 546 | +8.0% |
| Colorado | $639 | $3,751 | 133 | 730 | +7.5% |
| Massachusetts | $636 | $2,560 | 135 | 424 | +7.0% |
| Maryland | $633 | $3,384 | 110 | 450 | +6.4% |
| Minnesota | $630 | $3,615 | 103 | 289 | +6.1% |
| Arizona | $628 | $3,787 | 121 | 905 | +5.7% |
| Washington | $625 | $2,243 | 158 | 826 | +5.2% |
| Oregon | $618 | $2,683 | 102 | 462 | +4.1% |
| Iowa | $613 | $3,114 | 68 | 292 | +3.2% |
| Nevada | $609 | $3,106 | 31 | 197 | +2.5% |
| South Carolina | $602 | $3,696 | 113 | 752 | +1.3% |
| Delaware | $602 | $2,123 | 16 | 96 | +1.3% |
| Pennsylvania | $594 | $2,470 | 231 | 895 | -0.1% |
| Florida | $592 | $3,412 | 406 | 2,064 | -0.3% |
| New Mexico | $592 | $3,460 | 25 | 115 | -0.4% |
| New York | $592 | $5,086 | 245 | 741 | -0.4% |
| Kentucky | $591 | $2,886 | 63 | 250 | -0.5% |
| Maine | $588 | $1,683 | 19 | 48 | -1.1% |
| North Carolina | $587 | $3,310 | 207 | 850 | -1.2% |
| Tennessee | $587 | $3,216 | 137 | 845 | -1.3% |
| Utah | $587 | $3,146 | 83 | 330 | -1.3% |
| Vermont | $583 | $2,148 | 5 | 12 | -1.8% |
| Kansas | $580 | $3,217 | 72 | 810 | -2.4% |
| Nebraska | $580 | $2,294 | 56 | 216 | -2.4% |
| Missouri | $578 | $3,322 | 117 | 409 | -2.7% |
| Illinois | $577 | $3,680 | 211 | 811 | -2.8% |
| Michigan | $577 | $2,337 | 190 | 613 | -3.0% |
| Idaho | $576 | $1,972 | 45 | 265 | -3.0% |
| Wisconsin | $573 | $5,068 | 112 | 332 | -3.6% |
| North Dakota | $572 | $2,099 | 17 | 67 | -3.8% |
| Montana | $571 | $2,113 | 32 | 226 | -3.8% |
| Arkansas | $567 | $1,571 | 38 | 138 | -4.6% |
| Alabama | $563 | $2,562 | 112 | 686 | -5.2% |
| Indiana | $561 | $3,489 | 155 | 879 | -5.5% |
| Texas | $551 | $3,908 | 522 | 2,794 | -7.2% |
| Ohio | $550 | $2,142 | 200 | 684 | -7.5% |
| Georgia | $539 | $3,001 | 201 | 754 | -9.3% |
| Mississippi | $526 | $2,513 | 59 | 381 | -11.5% |
| West Virginia | $525 | $1,681 | 21 | 54 | -11.6% |
| South Dakota | $524 | $2,795 | 24 | 122 | -11.8% |
| Oklahoma | $524 | $2,017 | 78 | 387 | -11.8% |
| Louisiana | $500 | $2,719 | 114 | 413 | -15.9% |
⚠️ 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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