Placement of tube of kidney using imaging guidance with review by radiologist
Medicare pricing data for 5,327 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 8.5x markup — hospitals charge $1,821 but Medicare allows only $214.65. Uninsured patients may face bills 8.5 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
Placement of tube of kidney using imaging guidance with review by radiologist (HCPCS code 50432) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $214.65, but hospitals typically charge $1,821 — a 8.5x 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 $214.65, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $42.93. 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 8.5x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $169.97 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $346 | $2,918 | 11 | 39 | +61.0% |
| Wyoming | $238 | $1,549 | 6 | 12 | +10.9% |
| New York | $237 | $2,414 | 335 | 1,532 | +10.3% |
| Washington | $231 | $1,027 | 121 | 584 | +7.5% |
| Vermont | $228 | $6,404 | 10 | 45 | +6.3% |
| District of Columbia | $226 | $1,689 | 24 | 111 | +5.5% |
| New Jersey | $226 | $1,718 | 153 | 764 | +5.4% |
| Pennsylvania | $226 | $1,468 | 255 | 1,132 | +5.3% |
| Virginia | $225 | $1,589 | 141 | 642 | +4.7% |
| Massachusetts | $225 | $1,210 | 142 | 696 | +4.7% |
| California | $222 | $2,234 | 538 | 2,698 | +3.6% |
| Delaware | $222 | $771 | 17 | 100 | +3.4% |
| Colorado | $219 | $1,397 | 90 | 306 | +2.0% |
| New Hampshire | $218 | $2,096 | 26 | 124 | +1.6% |
| Connecticut | $217 | $1,951 | 70 | 287 | +1.1% |
| Illinois | $216 | $1,867 | 233 | 996 | +0.4% |
| Maine | $215 | $1,000 | 25 | 80 | +0.3% |
| Florida | $215 | $1,881 | 362 | 1,632 | +0.3% |
| Maryland | $213 | $1,143 | 90 | 601 | -0.9% |
| Rhode Island | $212 | $1,182 | 22 | 104 | -1.3% |
| Montana | $211 | $1,302 | 23 | 65 | -1.8% |
| Michigan | $211 | $1,117 | 165 | 639 | -1.8% |
| New Mexico | $210 | $2,051 | 28 | 111 | -2.3% |
| Indiana | $209 | $1,665 | 119 | 517 | -2.4% |
| Georgia | $209 | $1,785 | 124 | 432 | -2.6% |
| Wisconsin | $208 | $3,737 | 128 | 483 | -3.2% |
| Texas | $207 | $2,071 | 394 | 1,492 | -3.5% |
| Louisiana | $207 | $1,867 | 65 | 232 | -3.7% |
| Arizona | $207 | $2,331 | 94 | 495 | -3.8% |
| Nevada | $206 | $2,379 | 56 | 307 | -3.9% |
| Minnesota | $206 | $2,065 | 101 | 524 | -4.1% |
| Iowa | $205 | $2,351 | 48 | 225 | -4.3% |
| North Dakota | $204 | $2,619 | 17 | 64 | -5.0% |
| Mississippi | $204 | $1,052 | 42 | 159 | -5.1% |
| Missouri | $203 | $1,485 | 105 | 411 | -5.2% |
| Alabama | $203 | $1,158 | 77 | 241 | -5.3% |
| South Dakota | $202 | $1,894 | 18 | 71 | -6.0% |
| Oregon | $201 | $1,228 | 74 | 337 | -6.5% |
| Tennessee | $199 | $1,468 | 112 | 536 | -7.3% |
| Idaho | $199 | $1,563 | 29 | 108 | -7.4% |
| Utah | $199 | $1,130 | 43 | 127 | -7.4% |
| Arkansas | $197 | $1,954 | 44 | 225 | -8.1% |
| North Carolina | $196 | $1,605 | 161 | 740 | -8.8% |
| Nebraska | $194 | $1,570 | 29 | 143 | -9.5% |
| West Virginia | $193 | $1,015 | 35 | 163 | -10.1% |
| South Carolina | $192 | $2,120 | 77 | 356 | -10.6% |
| Kentucky | $191 | $1,250 | 67 | 238 | -10.8% |
| Hawaii | $190 | $1,476 | 13 | 33 | -11.3% |
| Oklahoma | $190 | $1,636 | 63 | 275 | -11.7% |
| Kansas | $189 | $823 | 46 | 231 | -12.1% |
| Ohio | $187 | $1,677 | 199 | 1,041 | -13.0% |
| Puerto Rico | $176 | $710 | 9 | 14 | -17.9% |
⚠️ 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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