Daily management of ecmo external vein to artery blood circulation in heart and lungs using a pump
Medicare pricing data for 955 providers across 30 states
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
Daily management of ecmo external vein to artery blood circulation in heart and lungs using a pump (HCPCS code 33949) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $228.15, but hospitals typically charge $992.17 — a 4.3x 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 $228.15, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $45.63. 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 4.3x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $181.94 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $253 | $1,223 | 41 | 294 | +10.7% |
| District of Columbia | $251 | $725 | 12 | 68 | +10.0% |
| Connecticut | $249 | $1,259 | 4 | 42 | +9.2% |
| New York | $249 | $1,714 | 40 | 253 | +9.2% |
| New Jersey | $248 | $1,565 | 17 | 100 | +8.7% |
| Maryland | $243 | $774 | 23 | 116 | +6.5% |
| Florida | $242 | $911 | 46 | 388 | +5.9% |
| California | $238 | $1,112 | 90 | 742 | +4.3% |
| Michigan | $236 | $819 | 42 | 141 | +3.4% |
| Virginia | $231 | $708 | 33 | 172 | +1.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $227 | $857 | 64 | 444 | -0.5% |
| Massachusetts | $226 | $997 | 43 | 278 | -0.8% |
| Colorado | $226 | $843 | 12 | 49 | -1.1% |
| Texas | $225 | $837 | 94 | 711 | -1.6% |
| Georgia | $222 | $964 | 27 | 155 | -2.6% |
| North Carolina | $222 | $1,133 | 14 | 116 | -2.8% |
| Utah | $220 | $670 | 13 | 42 | -3.4% |
| Ohio | $219 | $1,058 | 68 | 307 | -3.9% |
| Oklahoma | $219 | $474 | 7 | 134 | -4.0% |
| South Carolina | $215 | $1,002 | 13 | 47 | -5.6% |
| Kentucky | $215 | $650 | 28 | 79 | -5.7% |
| Minnesota | $212 | $1,232 | 29 | 340 | -7.0% |
| Alabama | $212 | $961 | 10 | 115 | -7.1% |
| Arizona | $211 | $1,009 | 19 | 81 | -7.4% |
| Indiana | $210 | $674 | 12 | 63 | -7.9% |
| Missouri | $209 | $796 | 13 | 72 | -8.4% |
| Wisconsin | $209 | $2,625 | 12 | 52 | -8.4% |
| Arkansas | $206 | $525 | 7 | 46 | -9.9% |
| Tennessee | $205 | $774 | 29 | 130 | -10.0% |
| Nebraska | $184 | $619 | 19 | 113 | -19.3% |
⚠️ 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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