Partial removal of large bowel with connection
Medicare pricing data for 6,340 providers across 50 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
Partial removal of large bowel with connection (HCPCS code 44140) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $1,033, but hospitals typically charge $3,996 — a 3.9x 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 $1,033, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $206.64. 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 3.9x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $823.56 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $1,162 | $3,609 | 22 | 41 | +12.5% |
| Connecticut | $1,134 | $4,910 | 56 | 76 | +9.8% |
| Michigan | $1,132 | $3,113 | 203 | 315 | +9.5% |
| Alaska | $1,128 | $11,090 | 18 | 28 | +9.1% |
| West Virginia | $1,104 | $3,660 | 58 | 82 | +6.8% |
| New York | $1,102 | $5,584 | 383 | 568 | +6.7% |
| Massachusetts | $1,097 | $4,295 | 125 | 218 | +6.2% |
| Illinois | $1,097 | $4,663 | 209 | 336 | +6.1% |
| Florida | $1,091 | $3,919 | 431 | 652 | +5.6% |
| Hawaii | $1,090 | $3,526 | 15 | 19 | +5.5% |
| Virginia | $1,089 | $3,411 | 154 | 230 | +5.4% |
| Texas | $1,087 | $4,032 | 355 | 537 | +5.2% |
| Ohio | $1,086 | $3,394 | 246 | 377 | +5.1% |
| Maryland | $1,085 | $3,542 | 134 | 220 | +5.0% |
| Louisiana | $1,077 | $3,708 | 89 | 143 | +4.3% |
| California | $1,051 | $4,433 | 585 | 932 | +1.7% |
| Nevada | $1,047 | $3,373 | 55 | 91 | +1.4% |
| Georgia | $1,041 | $3,826 | 168 | 274 | +0.8% |
| Delaware | $1,038 | $3,032 | 25 | 36 | +0.5% |
| South Carolina | $1,036 | $3,787 | 123 | 218 | +0.3% |
| North Dakota | $1,036 | $3,954 | 24 | 39 | +0.2% |
| Pennsylvania | $1,032 | $3,663 | 281 | 410 | -0.1% |
| Tennessee | $1,030 | $3,524 | 148 | 225 | -0.3% |
| Iowa | $1,026 | $3,847 | 86 | 133 | -0.7% |
| Oklahoma | $1,016 | $3,149 | 73 | 127 | -1.6% |
| Missouri | $1,015 | $3,407 | 124 | 210 | -1.8% |
| Kentucky | $1,014 | $3,076 | 132 | 215 | -1.8% |
| New Jersey | $1,013 | $7,573 | 166 | 299 | -2.0% |
| Arkansas | $1,010 | $2,853 | 64 | 98 | -2.2% |
| North Carolina | $1,007 | $3,491 | 168 | 237 | -2.5% |
| Mississippi | $998 | $3,001 | 74 | 138 | -3.4% |
| Arizona | $988 | $3,478 | 144 | 237 | -4.3% |
| Rhode Island | $980 | $3,196 | 16 | 17 | -5.1% |
| Oregon | $976 | $3,410 | 101 | 146 | -5.5% |
| Idaho | $959 | $3,096 | 38 | 50 | -7.2% |
| New Hampshire | $950 | $5,010 | 55 | 84 | -8.1% |
| Wisconsin | $949 | $7,208 | 136 | 181 | -8.2% |
| Alabama | $931 | $2,815 | 94 | 141 | -9.9% |
| Washington | $927 | $3,580 | 160 | 239 | -10.2% |
| Utah | $925 | $2,823 | 59 | 101 | -10.5% |
| Montana | $922 | $3,524 | 36 | 56 | -10.7% |
| Kansas | $920 | $2,839 | 87 | 143 | -11.0% |
| Minnesota | $914 | $4,409 | 98 | 132 | -11.5% |
| South Dakota | $913 | $3,003 | 48 | 87 | -11.6% |
| Colorado | $912 | $3,160 | 119 | 154 | -11.7% |
| Indiana | $911 | $2,943 | 175 | 276 | -11.8% |
| New Mexico | $895 | $3,587 | 33 | 46 | -13.4% |
| Maine | $867 | $2,494 | 52 | 73 | -16.1% |
| Vermont | $825 | $4,452 | 17 | 30 | -20.2% |
| Nebraska | $805 | $3,081 | 54 | 67 | -22.1% |
⚠️ 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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