Injection procedure for imaging of bladder during voiding
Medicare pricing data for 6,090 providers across 49 states
This procedure has a 7.3x markup — hospitals charge $558.07 but Medicare allows only $76.04. Uninsured patients may face bills 7.3 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $24 in Delaware to $157 in South Dakota. 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 procedure for imaging of bladder during voiding (HCPCS code 51600) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $76.04, but hospitals typically charge $558.07 — a 7.3x 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 $76.04, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $15.21. 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 7.3x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $59.73 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | $157 | $471 | 35 | 88 | +106.1% |
| Nebraska | $145 | $527 | 62 | 159 | +91.0% |
| Tennessee | $110 | $520 | 123 | 290 | +45.1% |
| Arizona | $110 | $583 | 145 | 407 | +44.5% |
| District of Columbia | $108 | $669 | 16 | 72 | +41.5% |
| Mississippi | $106 | $809 | 58 | 440 | +39.6% |
| Minnesota | $105 | $749 | 190 | 436 | +38.6% |
| New York | $101 | $1,207 | 336 | 1,425 | +33.3% |
| Florida | $101 | $503 | 333 | 1,253 | +32.3% |
| New Jersey | $99 | $699 | 160 | 629 | +30.5% |
| Nevada | $97 | $452 | 38 | 47 | +28.0% |
| Kansas | $96 | $300 | 56 | 188 | +25.8% |
| Georgia | $87 | $463 | 138 | 315 | +13.9% |
| California | $85 | $594 | 550 | 2,111 | +12.3% |
| Oklahoma | $83 | $319 | 84 | 224 | +8.8% |
| Texas | $79 | $514 | 416 | 2,060 | +4.0% |
| Virginia | $77 | $436 | 198 | 776 | +0.7% |
| Louisiana | $74 | $424 | 101 | 280 | -3.3% |
| North Carolina | $73 | $614 | 214 | 648 | -3.9% |
| Missouri | $71 | $520 | 146 | 369 | -6.5% |
| Colorado | $66 | $429 | 110 | 189 | -13.5% |
| Arkansas | $65 | $230 | 56 | 126 | -14.5% |
| Connecticut | $63 | $700 | 77 | 159 | -16.9% |
| Iowa | $61 | $850 | 80 | 282 | -19.2% |
| Kentucky | $61 | $595 | 67 | 220 | -19.8% |
| Oregon | $61 | $472 | 78 | 201 | -19.9% |
| Illinois | $59 | $539 | 298 | 656 | -22.9% |
| South Carolina | $56 | $440 | 93 | 376 | -26.5% |
| Wisconsin | $51 | $809 | 130 | 187 | -32.5% |
| Alaska | $51 | $318 | 10 | 13 | -32.8% |
| Alabama | $50 | $475 | 118 | 335 | -34.5% |
| Indiana | $49 | $432 | 124 | 254 | -35.2% |
| Pennsylvania | $49 | $305 | 348 | 1,107 | -35.6% |
| Washington | $49 | $443 | 125 | 430 | -35.7% |
| Utah | $48 | $333 | 35 | 80 | -36.3% |
| Michigan | $48 | $238 | 178 | 343 | -36.8% |
| Ohio | $45 | $343 | 219 | 537 | -41.4% |
| Maryland | $43 | $410 | 85 | 241 | -43.6% |
| Maine | $42 | $154 | 18 | 26 | -44.5% |
| Idaho | $39 | $198 | 23 | 37 | -48.3% |
| New Mexico | $39 | $344 | 38 | 71 | -48.9% |
| Rhode Island | $38 | $368 | 18 | 37 | -49.5% |
| Hawaii | $38 | $414 | 11 | 16 | -49.6% |
| Montana | $38 | $176 | 39 | 70 | -49.6% |
| North Dakota | $37 | $517 | 19 | 25 | -51.2% |
| Massachusetts | $37 | $458 | 167 | 593 | -52.0% |
| New Hampshire | $30 | $417 | 49 | 170 | -60.0% |
| West Virginia | $24 | $135 | 18 | 100 | -67.8% |
| Delaware | $24 | $468 | 9 | 68 | -68.6% |
⚠️ 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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