Complicated change of bladder tube
Medicare pricing data for 3,433 providers across 49 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $59 in Delaware to $147 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
Complicated change of bladder tube (HCPCS code 51710) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $123.74, but hospitals typically charge $455.04 — 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 $123.74, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $24.75. 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 $94.69 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $147 | $506 | 7 | 59 | +18.9% |
| District of Columbia | $142 | $469 | 6 | 14 | +14.6% |
| California | $140 | $356 | 335 | 2,630 | +13.2% |
| Hawaii | $137 | $370 | 14 | 186 | +10.4% |
| Maryland | $136 | $674 | 88 | 365 | +10.1% |
| New Jersey | $136 | $824 | 198 | 1,480 | +9.8% |
| Nevada | $133 | $425 | 12 | 45 | +7.8% |
| Virginia | $131 | $387 | 69 | 253 | +6.1% |
| New Mexico | $131 | $366 | 5 | 23 | +5.5% |
| Florida | $130 | $366 | 257 | 1,495 | +4.7% |
| Connecticut | $130 | $408 | 48 | 383 | +4.7% |
| New York | $128 | $532 | 278 | 1,334 | +3.7% |
| Arizona | $126 | $313 | 65 | 414 | +1.4% |
| Mississippi | $123 | $438 | 20 | 106 | -0.6% |
| Michigan | $123 | $381 | 97 | 341 | -0.9% |
| Pennsylvania | $123 | $394 | 155 | 471 | -0.9% |
| Massachusetts | $121 | $440 | 119 | 469 | -2.3% |
| Colorado | $118 | $640 | 33 | 66 | -5.0% |
| Tennessee | $117 | $494 | 47 | 219 | -5.6% |
| Texas | $117 | $362 | 196 | 905 | -5.8% |
| Ohio | $114 | $384 | 134 | 465 | -8.0% |
| Nebraska | $113 | $266 | 18 | 123 | -8.5% |
| Illinois | $111 | $707 | 118 | 336 | -10.2% |
| South Carolina | $111 | $434 | 85 | 207 | -10.3% |
| Missouri | $111 | $360 | 77 | 214 | -10.7% |
| Alabama | $108 | $244 | 35 | 86 | -12.6% |
| Oklahoma | $108 | $279 | 47 | 107 | -12.6% |
| Georgia | $106 | $441 | 87 | 161 | -14.7% |
| North Carolina | $104 | $429 | 137 | 350 | -15.6% |
| Indiana | $103 | $419 | 86 | 331 | -16.9% |
| Oregon | $101 | $431 | 40 | 83 | -18.2% |
| New Hampshire | $100 | $297 | 13 | 51 | -18.9% |
| Iowa | $99 | $435 | 19 | 46 | -20.0% |
| Minnesota | $98 | $526 | 49 | 81 | -20.6% |
| Louisiana | $98 | $913 | 53 | 124 | -21.1% |
| Washington | $97 | $224 | 56 | 258 | -21.4% |
| Kansas | $96 | $342 | 31 | 47 | -22.2% |
| Kentucky | $94 | $359 | 26 | 75 | -24.1% |
| Arkansas | $93 | $345 | 21 | 33 | -25.1% |
| Utah | $91 | $422 | 36 | 158 | -26.1% |
| Idaho | $89 | $238 | 13 | 22 | -27.9% |
| Wisconsin | $86 | $1,186 | 47 | 61 | -30.7% |
| Rhode Island | $77 | $367 | 10 | 20 | -37.4% |
| West Virginia | $73 | $300 | 10 | 29 | -40.7% |
| Vermont | $73 | $353 | 12 | 61 | -41.3% |
| North Dakota | $71 | $762 | 12 | 26 | -42.9% |
| Montana | $68 | $155 | 15 | 33 | -44.8% |
| Maine | $66 | $270 | 8 | 27 | -47.0% |
| Delaware | $59 | $311 | 9 | 24 | -52.7% |
⚠️ 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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