Injection of hemorrhoid
Medicare pricing data for 302 providers across 26 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $83 in Oklahoma to $383 in Massachusetts. 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
Injection of hemorrhoid (HCPCS code 46500) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $342.47, but hospitals typically charge $607.40 — a 1.8x 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 $342.47, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $68.49. 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 1.8x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $266.70 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $383 | $1,505 | 3 | 52 | +11.8% |
| California | $366 | $502 | 52 | 5,674 | +6.9% |
| New York | $364 | $850 | 72 | 1,795 | +6.4% |
| New Jersey | $363 | $916 | 16 | 166 | +6.1% |
| Connecticut | $350 | $1,250 | 7 | 67 | +2.2% |
| Virginia | $346 | $862 | 13 | 62 | +1.0% |
| Delaware | $342 | $490 | 1 | 21 | -0.1% |
| Maryland | $339 | $973 | 7 | 63 | -1.1% |
| Colorado | $338 | $873 | 8 | 169 | -1.4% |
| Pennsylvania | $337 | $435 | 18 | 767 | -1.5% |
| Washington | $334 | $884 | 8 | 24 | -2.5% |
| Nevada | $317 | $530 | 3 | 19 | -7.3% |
| Georgia | $316 | $815 | 8 | 78 | -7.7% |
| Texas | $312 | $611 | 8 | 14 | -9.0% |
| Oregon | $308 | $1,000 | 12 | 110 | -10.0% |
| Florida | $304 | $731 | 17 | 1,268 | -11.2% |
| Missouri | $299 | $498 | 2 | 93 | -12.6% |
| North Carolina | $295 | $545 | 4 | 1,212 | -14.0% |
| Illinois | $292 | $580 | 12 | 107 | -14.7% |
| South Carolina | $292 | $649 | 2 | 25 | -14.8% |
| Arizona | $289 | $659 | 2 | 27 | -15.6% |
| Ohio | $287 | $443 | 5 | 270 | -16.1% |
| Tennessee | $283 | $434 | 3 | 70 | -17.5% |
| Maine | $146 | $580 | 3 | 135 | -57.5% |
| Indiana | $126 | $775 | 13 | 27 | -63.1% |
| Oklahoma | $83 | $180 | 1 | 71 | -75.8% |
⚠️ 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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