Imaging of lymph nodes during surgery
Medicare pricing data for 6,826 providers across 51 states
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
Imaging of lymph nodes during surgery (HCPCS code 38900) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $138.97, but hospitals typically charge $530.20 — a 3.8x 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 $138.97, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $27.79. 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 3.8x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $110.97 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $172 | $1,445 | 16 | 109 | +23.7% |
| District of Columbia | $163 | $539 | 22 | 313 | +17.1% |
| New York | $161 | $837 | 450 | 2,933 | +15.6% |
| Connecticut | $153 | $580 | 93 | 591 | +9.8% |
| Illinois | $151 | $661 | 244 | 2,104 | +8.4% |
| New Jersey | $149 | $624 | 145 | 1,013 | +7.1% |
| Maryland | $148 | $441 | 98 | 1,230 | +6.6% |
| Florida | $147 | $479 | 490 | 4,148 | +5.8% |
| Michigan | $146 | $431 | 213 | 1,212 | +5.3% |
| New Hampshire | $145 | $1,124 | 40 | 337 | +4.6% |
| Rhode Island | $143 | $489 | 28 | 161 | +3.2% |
| Virginia | $143 | $386 | 159 | 1,819 | +2.9% |
| West Virginia | $143 | $413 | 31 | 157 | +2.6% |
| Pennsylvania | $141 | $450 | 303 | 2,361 | +1.7% |
| Maine | $141 | $394 | 36 | 198 | +1.5% |
| Massachusetts | $141 | $560 | 181 | 1,328 | +1.5% |
| Louisiana | $140 | $430 | 100 | 703 | +0.9% |
| California | $140 | $541 | 618 | 4,999 | +0.5% |
| Missouri | $139 | $493 | 130 | 1,244 | +0.1% |
| Georgia | $139 | $481 | 191 | 1,378 | -0.3% |
| Nevada | $139 | $517 | 26 | 302 | -0.3% |
| Ohio | $138 | $466 | 299 | 1,920 | -0.5% |
| Montana | $137 | $488 | 38 | 247 | -1.5% |
| Texas | $137 | $615 | 448 | 3,474 | -1.7% |
| Hawaii | $136 | $418 | 27 | 171 | -2.1% |
| Colorado | $135 | $462 | 112 | 785 | -2.5% |
| Kentucky | $135 | $384 | 101 | 547 | -2.9% |
| Washington | $135 | $424 | 188 | 1,495 | -3.1% |
| Oklahoma | $135 | $367 | 56 | 609 | -3.2% |
| New Mexico | $134 | $450 | 42 | 236 | -3.5% |
| Delaware | $134 | $340 | 23 | 187 | -3.5% |
| Wyoming | $132 | $720 | 10 | 46 | -5.1% |
| Arizona | $131 | $425 | 141 | 1,447 | -5.6% |
| South Carolina | $130 | $442 | 107 | 887 | -6.2% |
| Alabama | $130 | $394 | 108 | 623 | -6.4% |
| North Carolina | $130 | $436 | 241 | 1,880 | -6.5% |
| Oregon | $129 | $417 | 112 | 717 | -7.0% |
| Utah | $129 | $387 | 67 | 468 | -7.2% |
| Tennessee | $128 | $426 | 147 | 1,126 | -7.5% |
| Minnesota | $128 | $680 | 161 | 934 | -8.2% |
| Vermont | $127 | $577 | 17 | 167 | -8.3% |
| Kansas | $127 | $398 | 80 | 606 | -8.6% |
| Indiana | $127 | $462 | 143 | 1,197 | -8.7% |
| Iowa | $127 | $500 | 66 | 479 | -8.8% |
| North Dakota | $126 | $385 | 29 | 160 | -9.3% |
| Mississippi | $124 | $416 | 73 | 495 | -10.8% |
| Arkansas | $122 | $457 | 52 | 483 | -12.6% |
| Wisconsin | $120 | $1,370 | 166 | 986 | -14.0% |
| South Dakota | $118 | $329 | 33 | 273 | -15.3% |
| Idaho | $116 | $335 | 32 | 271 | -16.6% |
| Nebraska | $106 | $323 | 50 | 385 | -23.8% |
⚠️ 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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