Insertion of temporary bladder tube
Medicare pricing data for 11,302 providers across 52 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $23 in Vermont to $51 in New York. 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
Insertion of temporary bladder tube (HCPCS code 51701) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $41.84, but hospitals typically charge $173.55 — a 4.1x 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 $41.84, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $8.37. 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 4.1x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $31.46 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $51 | $253 | 730 | 11,457 | +21.8% |
| Alaska | $50 | $373 | 32 | 88 | +20.6% |
| New Jersey | $48 | $212 | 362 | 7,323 | +15.2% |
| District of Columbia | $47 | $181 | 46 | 735 | +12.5% |
| California | $46 | $186 | 975 | 13,973 | +9.7% |
| Maryland | $46 | $144 | 197 | 3,302 | +8.9% |
| Connecticut | $45 | $198 | 135 | 1,717 | +8.6% |
| Florida | $44 | $158 | 747 | 15,319 | +4.0% |
| Hawaii | $43 | $116 | 25 | 263 | +3.5% |
| Wyoming | $43 | $173 | 21 | 63 | +1.7% |
| Texas | $42 | $149 | 623 | 8,302 | +0.5% |
| Rhode Island | $42 | $149 | 40 | 261 | -0.2% |
| Colorado | $41 | $138 | 144 | 994 | -1.2% |
| Illinois | $41 | $242 | 444 | 7,615 | -1.9% |
| Washington | $41 | $146 | 256 | 2,047 | -2.7% |
| Oregon | $41 | $151 | 166 | 1,243 | -3.1% |
| Massachusetts | $40 | $218 | 313 | 2,981 | -3.4% |
| North Carolina | $40 | $161 | 424 | 3,500 | -3.9% |
| Arizona | $40 | $130 | 208 | 3,096 | -4.3% |
| Oklahoma | $40 | $119 | 145 | 3,973 | -4.3% |
| Georgia | $40 | $149 | 261 | 2,237 | -4.8% |
| Utah | $40 | $144 | 77 | 493 | -5.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $40 | $157 | 597 | 4,632 | -5.0% |
| Ohio | $40 | $131 | 394 | 5,071 | -5.6% |
| Virginia | $39 | $136 | 351 | 4,055 | -6.3% |
| Kansas | $39 | $141 | 94 | 1,359 | -6.6% |
| New Hampshire | $39 | $166 | 81 | 695 | -6.7% |
| Minnesota | $39 | $203 | 230 | 1,801 | -6.9% |
| Nevada | $39 | $154 | 74 | 173 | -7.4% |
| South Carolina | $39 | $164 | 220 | 2,542 | -7.6% |
| Nebraska | $38 | $199 | 109 | 1,898 | -8.7% |
| Tennessee | $38 | $145 | 275 | 2,530 | -9.1% |
| Indiana | $38 | $170 | 286 | 3,066 | -9.8% |
| Delaware | $38 | $126 | 41 | 233 | -9.8% |
| Michigan | $37 | $113 | 314 | 1,879 | -12.2% |
| Missouri | $37 | $136 | 211 | 4,083 | -12.3% |
| Kentucky | $36 | $135 | 140 | 1,651 | -13.6% |
| Louisiana | $36 | $150 | 199 | 2,508 | -13.6% |
| Mississippi | $36 | $147 | 104 | 685 | -14.4% |
| Alabama | $35 | $124 | 171 | 1,840 | -16.6% |
| Arkansas | $34 | $119 | 104 | 2,845 | -18.1% |
| New Mexico | $34 | $102 | 66 | 167 | -19.8% |
| West Virginia | $33 | $121 | 55 | 334 | -20.8% |
| Wisconsin | $33 | $390 | 260 | 1,651 | -21.8% |
| Puerto Rico | $32 | $55 | 20 | 70 | -22.7% |
| Iowa | $31 | $219 | 171 | 665 | -25.0% |
| Idaho | $30 | $87 | 69 | 281 | -27.2% |
| Maine | $30 | $82 | 50 | 249 | -29.5% |
| Montana | $29 | $68 | 83 | 457 | -29.9% |
| South Dakota | $28 | $125 | 70 | 226 | -32.2% |
| North Dakota | $26 | $132 | 50 | 181 | -37.1% |
| Vermont | $23 | $139 | 14 | 34 | -44.3% |
⚠️ 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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