Insertion of blood flow assist device in aorta through skin
Medicare pricing data for 4,920 providers across 49 states
This procedure has a 6.1x markup — hospitals charge $973.79 but Medicare allows only $158.64. Uninsured patients may face bills 6.1 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
Insertion of blood flow assist device in aorta through skin (HCPCS code 33967) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $158.64, but hospitals typically charge $973.79 — a 6.1x 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 $158.64, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $31.73. 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 6.1x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $126.27 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $199 | $8,369 | 10 | 27 | +25.2% |
| District of Columbia | $192 | $703 | 15 | 69 | +21.1% |
| Illinois | $184 | $1,191 | 267 | 625 | +15.7% |
| New York | $183 | $1,253 | 291 | 690 | +15.4% |
| Massachusetts | $181 | $1,003 | 113 | 290 | +13.9% |
| Idaho | $180 | $635 | 12 | 19 | +13.6% |
| Maryland | $173 | $741 | 90 | 312 | +9.0% |
| Minnesota | $169 | $1,094 | 82 | 177 | +6.7% |
| Connecticut | $167 | $1,245 | 61 | 117 | +5.5% |
| Colorado | $164 | $749 | 49 | 86 | +3.6% |
| Texas | $163 | $1,027 | 346 | 691 | +3.0% |
| Delaware | $163 | $707 | 21 | 63 | +2.9% |
| Vermont | $163 | $1,176 | 9 | 14 | +2.4% |
| New Jersey | $162 | $963 | 137 | 272 | +2.3% |
| Florida | $162 | $805 | 316 | 564 | +1.9% |
| Washington | $161 | $748 | 115 | 235 | +1.7% |
| Michigan | $158 | $719 | 144 | 238 | -0.6% |
| Georgia | $157 | $1,036 | 136 | 264 | -0.9% |
| Rhode Island | $157 | $698 | 16 | 38 | -1.0% |
| New Mexico | $156 | $967 | 16 | 24 | -1.5% |
| Louisiana | $155 | $837 | 91 | 153 | -2.3% |
| Virginia | $155 | $695 | 144 | 276 | -2.4% |
| Pennsylvania | $154 | $866 | 253 | 564 | -2.7% |
| South Carolina | $153 | $1,221 | 78 | 122 | -3.4% |
| California | $153 | $862 | 444 | 867 | -3.4% |
| Montana | $153 | $837 | 20 | 34 | -3.6% |
| Ohio | $152 | $842 | 205 | 366 | -4.1% |
| Missouri | $151 | $790 | 121 | 223 | -4.9% |
| Kentucky | $150 | $634 | 67 | 141 | -5.2% |
| New Hampshire | $149 | $2,936 | 25 | 60 | -5.8% |
| North Dakota | $147 | $968 | 17 | 32 | -7.1% |
| Mississippi | $147 | $952 | 48 | 81 | -7.3% |
| West Virginia | $146 | $783 | 32 | 70 | -8.0% |
| Maine | $144 | $668 | 22 | 45 | -8.9% |
| Nevada | $144 | $1,293 | 45 | 74 | -9.1% |
| Kansas | $144 | $1,047 | 44 | 74 | -9.3% |
| Wisconsin | $144 | $2,199 | 94 | 191 | -9.3% |
| Alabama | $143 | $873 | 105 | 247 | -9.8% |
| North Carolina | $143 | $888 | 169 | 366 | -9.9% |
| Indiana | $143 | $855 | 134 | 266 | -9.9% |
| Oregon | $142 | $778 | 45 | 76 | -10.5% |
| Oklahoma | $142 | $704 | 66 | 127 | -10.7% |
| South Dakota | $141 | $518 | 18 | 38 | -11.2% |
| Utah | $140 | $718 | 30 | 46 | -11.9% |
| Arizona | $137 | $708 | 85 | 135 | -13.5% |
| Tennessee | $137 | $824 | 127 | 231 | -13.7% |
| Iowa | $135 | $1,085 | 50 | 134 | -15.2% |
| Arkansas | $134 | $540 | 40 | 59 | -15.2% |
| Nebraska | $134 | $667 | 44 | 79 | -15.6% |
⚠️ 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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