Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 1 graft
Medicare pricing data for 4,122 providers across 51 states
This procedure has a 5.1x markup — hospitals charge $619.81 but Medicare allows only $121.15. Uninsured patients may face bills 5.1 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $66 in Alaska to $202 in District of Columbia. 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
Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 1 graft (HCPCS code 33517) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $121.15, but hospitals typically charge $619.81 — a 5.1x 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 $121.15, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $24.23. 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 5.1x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $96.75 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $202 | $537 | 7 | 56 | +66.7% |
| Wyoming | $161 | $410 | 3 | 16 | +33.1% |
| Hawaii | $149 | $484 | 6 | 37 | +22.9% |
| Maryland | $142 | $577 | 48 | 238 | +16.9% |
| Missouri | $141 | $631 | 91 | 496 | +16.3% |
| Oklahoma | $140 | $488 | 38 | 223 | +15.9% |
| New York | $140 | $936 | 210 | 874 | +15.7% |
| Arkansas | $137 | $384 | 32 | 133 | +13.4% |
| Massachusetts | $134 | $506 | 94 | 520 | +10.5% |
| New Jersey | $133 | $839 | 82 | 417 | +9.8% |
| Kentucky | $131 | $372 | 69 | 278 | +8.1% |
| Florida | $130 | $548 | 338 | 1,661 | +7.6% |
| Georgia | $129 | $677 | 97 | 364 | +6.3% |
| Ohio | $128 | $551 | 174 | 769 | +5.8% |
| New Mexico | $128 | $439 | 13 | 45 | +5.6% |
| Virginia | $128 | $477 | 102 | 523 | +5.3% |
| Texas | $124 | $569 | 289 | 1,206 | +2.0% |
| Michigan | $123 | $463 | 156 | 567 | +1.8% |
| Colorado | $123 | $479 | 48 | 130 | +1.3% |
| Pennsylvania | $122 | $512 | 241 | 1,065 | +1.0% |
| Kansas | $122 | $430 | 42 | 176 | +0.9% |
| Mississippi | $122 | $566 | 30 | 196 | +0.9% |
| Illinois | $122 | $1,250 | 146 | 619 | +0.7% |
| Minnesota | $121 | $811 | 89 | 318 | -0.4% |
| Louisiana | $120 | $528 | 61 | 331 | -0.8% |
| Tennessee | $120 | $427 | 93 | 477 | -1.4% |
| New Hampshire | $119 | $1,457 | 28 | 120 | -1.7% |
| Nevada | $117 | $416 | 38 | 100 | -3.2% |
| South Carolina | $115 | $639 | 77 | 376 | -5.4% |
| North Carolina | $114 | $614 | 141 | 693 | -6.3% |
| Indiana | $113 | $701 | 118 | 458 | -6.5% |
| California | $113 | $488 | 357 | 1,465 | -6.5% |
| Utah | $112 | $378 | 32 | 98 | -7.4% |
| Arizona | $112 | $483 | 72 | 368 | -7.6% |
| Montana | $111 | $643 | 24 | 110 | -8.1% |
| Connecticut | $111 | $594 | 47 | 181 | -8.3% |
| North Dakota | $106 | $724 | 20 | 82 | -12.1% |
| South Dakota | $106 | $265 | 12 | 111 | -12.7% |
| Idaho | $105 | $419 | 24 | 119 | -13.1% |
| Alabama | $103 | $365 | 77 | 359 | -15.0% |
| Washington | $101 | $404 | 108 | 440 | -16.4% |
| Iowa | $100 | $866 | 43 | 237 | -17.7% |
| Delaware | $100 | $536 | 22 | 121 | -17.8% |
| Wisconsin | $99 | $1,815 | 105 | 471 | -18.2% |
| Rhode Island | $99 | $554 | 11 | 40 | -18.3% |
| West Virginia | $95 | $347 | 28 | 103 | -21.7% |
| Oregon | $94 | $424 | 65 | 239 | -22.1% |
| Nebraska | $92 | $381 | 33 | 217 | -24.4% |
| Vermont | $89 | $802 | 7 | 40 | -26.7% |
| Maine | $87 | $303 | 22 | 96 | -28.4% |
| Alaska | $66 | $868 | 6 | 18 | -45.8% |
⚠️ 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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