Replacement of kidney drainage tube using imaging guidance with review by radiologist
Medicare pricing data for 5,827 providers across 51 states
This procedure has a 9.3x markup — hospitals charge $1,144 but Medicare allows only $123.20. Uninsured patients may face bills 9.3 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $97 in West Virginia to $247 in Alaska. 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
Replacement of kidney drainage tube using imaging guidance with review by radiologist (HCPCS code 50435) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $123.20, but hospitals typically charge $1,144 — a 9.3x 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 $123.20, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $24.64. 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 9.3x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $95.93 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $247 | $2,541 | 11 | 70 | +100.1% |
| Oregon | $169 | $1,005 | 97 | 452 | +37.2% |
| Maryland | $163 | $643 | 95 | 961 | +32.5% |
| Massachusetts | $149 | $839 | 177 | 1,111 | +21.3% |
| New York | $144 | $1,471 | 396 | 2,473 | +17.2% |
| California | $141 | $1,467 | 579 | 3,485 | +14.8% |
| New Jersey | $133 | $1,263 | 162 | 1,113 | +8.1% |
| Tennessee | $125 | $929 | 116 | 585 | +1.6% |
| Washington | $124 | $634 | 146 | 718 | +0.8% |
| Texas | $123 | $1,380 | 417 | 2,139 | -0.1% |
| Virginia | $122 | $959 | 168 | 1,411 | -1.3% |
| Delaware | $121 | $526 | 22 | 198 | -1.7% |
| Wyoming | $120 | $885 | 12 | 72 | -2.3% |
| Florida | $119 | $1,058 | 421 | 2,251 | -3.3% |
| Illinois | $118 | $1,169 | 238 | 1,584 | -4.0% |
| Hawaii | $118 | $723 | 19 | 67 | -4.2% |
| South Dakota | $117 | $1,477 | 17 | 200 | -5.2% |
| North Dakota | $116 | $3,273 | 19 | 231 | -5.8% |
| Pennsylvania | $115 | $911 | 298 | 2,346 | -6.7% |
| Georgia | $113 | $1,087 | 131 | 644 | -8.0% |
| Minnesota | $113 | $1,233 | 112 | 977 | -8.3% |
| Colorado | $113 | $716 | 106 | 478 | -8.6% |
| Connecticut | $112 | $1,173 | 84 | 417 | -8.9% |
| Wisconsin | $112 | $2,421 | 142 | 1,079 | -9.3% |
| Indiana | $111 | $859 | 121 | 727 | -10.1% |
| Rhode Island | $110 | $679 | 24 | 274 | -10.5% |
| Nevada | $110 | $1,154 | 44 | 276 | -10.7% |
| Michigan | $109 | $666 | 173 | 1,310 | -11.3% |
| Arizona | $108 | $1,486 | 100 | 840 | -12.0% |
| Louisiana | $108 | $780 | 72 | 300 | -12.2% |
| Alabama | $108 | $644 | 60 | 287 | -12.5% |
| District of Columbia | $107 | $737 | 26 | 164 | -13.5% |
| Oklahoma | $107 | $1,048 | 57 | 314 | -13.5% |
| New Mexico | $106 | $1,107 | 30 | 158 | -13.9% |
| Kansas | $106 | $469 | 40 | 334 | -14.0% |
| New Hampshire | $106 | $788 | 26 | 141 | -14.1% |
| Ohio | $106 | $1,065 | 199 | 1,493 | -14.2% |
| Vermont | $106 | $3,754 | 12 | 106 | -14.2% |
| Iowa | $105 | $1,186 | 52 | 480 | -14.6% |
| Maine | $105 | $454 | 33 | 161 | -14.6% |
| Missouri | $105 | $931 | 111 | 780 | -14.8% |
| Mississippi | $105 | $1,096 | 39 | 195 | -14.9% |
| Arkansas | $104 | $1,230 | 46 | 248 | -15.3% |
| Utah | $104 | $739 | 48 | 186 | -15.6% |
| Nebraska | $104 | $1,020 | 33 | 245 | -15.7% |
| Idaho | $101 | $595 | 33 | 133 | -18.4% |
| Montana | $100 | $510 | 22 | 162 | -18.6% |
| South Carolina | $100 | $1,458 | 65 | 496 | -18.6% |
| North Carolina | $99 | $979 | 191 | 1,337 | -19.4% |
| Kentucky | $98 | $893 | 64 | 279 | -20.4% |
| West Virginia | $97 | $443 | 47 | 361 | -21.1% |
⚠️ 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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