Preparation of donor kidney for transplantation
Medicare pricing data for 897 providers across 41 states
This procedure has a 17.9x markup — hospitals charge $1,867 but Medicare allows only $104.11. Uninsured patients may face bills 17.9 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $44 in Hawaii to $269 in District of Columbia. Where you get this procedure matters more than almost any other factor. 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
Preparation of donor kidney for transplantation (HCPCS code 50323) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $104.11, but hospitals typically charge $1,867 — a 17.9x 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 $104.11, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $20.82. 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 17.9x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $83.12 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $269 | $2,950 | 7 | 88 | +158.5% |
| Maryland | $235 | $2,591 | 19 | 270 | +125.7% |
| New Jersey | $209 | $1,563 | 16 | 264 | +100.9% |
| Pennsylvania | $201 | $2,653 | 45 | 376 | +93.2% |
| Michigan | $131 | $2,513 | 37 | 344 | +25.9% |
| Florida | $131 | $1,847 | 41 | 520 | +25.6% |
| Illinois | $124 | $1,731 | 43 | 556 | +19.3% |
| Wisconsin | $121 | $5,017 | 32 | 338 | +16.2% |
| Minnesota | $120 | $1,619 | 21 | 183 | +15.5% |
| Ohio | $112 | $2,682 | 34 | 447 | +7.5% |
| South Carolina | $98 | $2,765 | 8 | 197 | -5.6% |
| Oregon | $98 | $1,225 | 7 | 83 | -6.1% |
| Virginia | $96 | $1,750 | 20 | 194 | -7.5% |
| Mississippi | $96 | $3,677 | 3 | 60 | -7.8% |
| New York | $96 | $2,678 | 62 | 724 | -7.8% |
| Washington | $95 | $1,172 | 25 | 309 | -8.5% |
| North Dakota | $93 | $4,248 | 3 | 28 | -10.5% |
| Tennessee | $90 | $675 | 21 | 354 | -13.1% |
| Georgia | $90 | $844 | 30 | 297 | -13.6% |
| California | $86 | $2,163 | 83 | 1,087 | -17.4% |
| Indiana | $85 | $1,517 | 9 | 129 | -18.3% |
| Utah | $84 | $1,190 | 12 | 116 | -19.5% |
| Connecticut | $84 | $1,032 | 12 | 57 | -19.5% |
| Massachusetts | $83 | $2,730 | 32 | 215 | -20.0% |
| South Dakota | $74 | $1,520 | 7 | 24 | -28.6% |
| Louisiana | $74 | $767 | 18 | 124 | -29.1% |
| North Carolina | $74 | $691 | 29 | 344 | -29.3% |
| Kentucky | $73 | $1,238 | 12 | 63 | -29.5% |
| Alabama | $73 | $358 | 10 | 82 | -30.1% |
| Arkansas | $70 | $2,022 | 4 | 49 | -32.5% |
| Arizona | $68 | $977 | 25 | 471 | -34.5% |
| Iowa | $67 | $878 | 8 | 115 | -35.5% |
| Nebraska | $66 | $4,016 | 4 | 45 | -36.1% |
| Missouri | $65 | $1,498 | 25 | 266 | -37.8% |
| New Mexico | $64 | $1,215 | 3 | 38 | -38.2% |
| Colorado | $61 | $1,878 | 16 | 104 | -41.1% |
| Puerto Rico | $55 | $625 | 4 | 28 | -46.8% |
| Texas | $55 | $915 | 70 | 732 | -46.9% |
| Rhode Island | $51 | $475 | 2 | 15 | -51.2% |
| Oklahoma | $46 | $264 | 15 | 142 | -56.2% |
| Hawaii | $44 | $258 | 2 | 15 | -57.6% |
⚠️ 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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