Simple change of bladder tube
Medicare pricing data for 17,848 providers across 51 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $43 in Vermont to $97 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
Simple change of bladder tube (HCPCS code 51705) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $83.75, but hospitals typically charge $309.12 — a 3.7x 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 $83.75, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $16.75. 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 3.7x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $62.75 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $97 | $888 | 54 | 674 | +16.3% |
| New Jersey | $96 | $391 | 531 | 4,848 | +14.9% |
| California | $96 | $349 | 1,453 | 13,284 | +14.6% |
| Connecticut | $91 | $376 | 267 | 1,843 | +8.5% |
| Maryland | $91 | $245 | 428 | 5,003 | +8.4% |
| Virginia | $89 | $261 | 398 | 3,702 | +6.6% |
| Colorado | $89 | $320 | 310 | 2,986 | +6.3% |
| New York | $88 | $387 | 1,297 | 10,620 | +5.6% |
| Wyoming | $88 | $182 | 25 | 422 | +5.3% |
| District of Columbia | $88 | $254 | 63 | 891 | +4.5% |
| Massachusetts | $87 | $313 | 557 | 4,811 | +4.1% |
| Oregon | $87 | $297 | 226 | 2,533 | +3.7% |
| Florida | $87 | $284 | 1,287 | 10,222 | +3.5% |
| Illinois | $86 | $488 | 746 | 6,738 | +2.5% |
| Washington | $85 | $258 | 384 | 4,438 | +1.5% |
| Georgia | $85 | $269 | 450 | 3,684 | +1.4% |
| Nevada | $85 | $291 | 125 | 947 | +1.2% |
| Arizona | $85 | $274 | 420 | 3,817 | +0.9% |
| Rhode Island | $84 | $250 | 81 | 645 | +0.8% |
| Delaware | $84 | $229 | 106 | 713 | +0.2% |
| Oklahoma | $84 | $225 | 198 | 2,474 | +0.1% |
| Texas | $83 | $267 | 1,123 | 8,641 | -0.5% |
| Hawaii | $83 | $227 | 41 | 365 | -0.8% |
| Pennsylvania | $81 | $243 | 988 | 7,486 | -2.8% |
| Utah | $81 | $215 | 105 | 1,324 | -2.8% |
| Missouri | $80 | $265 | 347 | 4,054 | -4.0% |
| New Hampshire | $80 | $261 | 93 | 520 | -4.3% |
| Indiana | $80 | $274 | 433 | 3,856 | -4.7% |
| Michigan | $79 | $229 | 540 | 3,517 | -5.6% |
| North Carolina | $79 | $323 | 636 | 5,624 | -6.1% |
| Tennessee | $78 | $276 | 322 | 2,260 | -6.7% |
| Minnesota | $78 | $380 | 393 | 2,232 | -7.2% |
| Nebraska | $78 | $285 | 119 | 1,363 | -7.3% |
| Alabama | $78 | $162 | 166 | 1,349 | -7.4% |
| South Dakota | $77 | $355 | 74 | 926 | -7.7% |
| South Carolina | $77 | $294 | 313 | 3,732 | -8.3% |
| Ohio | $76 | $242 | 747 | 5,673 | -8.9% |
| Kansas | $76 | $241 | 173 | 2,493 | -9.5% |
| Mississippi | $75 | $244 | 134 | 1,254 | -10.4% |
| Louisiana | $75 | $383 | 206 | 1,768 | -10.5% |
| New Mexico | $75 | $223 | 63 | 1,044 | -10.6% |
| Kentucky | $73 | $230 | 173 | 1,220 | -12.9% |
| Arkansas | $71 | $252 | 168 | 1,649 | -14.7% |
| Idaho | $71 | $180 | 78 | 962 | -15.5% |
| Wisconsin | $71 | $635 | 454 | 3,037 | -15.7% |
| Montana | $69 | $216 | 77 | 966 | -17.9% |
| Iowa | $69 | $290 | 205 | 1,953 | -17.9% |
| Maine | $59 | $206 | 67 | 523 | -30.1% |
| West Virginia | $57 | $210 | 83 | 655 | -32.1% |
| North Dakota | $51 | $444 | 69 | 565 | -38.5% |
| Vermont | $43 | $331 | 30 | 60 | -48.6% |
⚠️ 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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