Instillation of anti-cancer drug into bladder
Medicare pricing data for 9,330 providers across 52 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $35 in Vermont to $99 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
Instillation of anti-cancer drug into bladder (HCPCS code 51720) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $78.72, but hospitals typically charge $392.16 — a 5.0x 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 $78.72, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $15.74. 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 5.0x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $60.79 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $99 | $2,270 | 20 | 236 | +26.0% |
| New Jersey | $93 | $896 | 315 | 5,765 | +17.6% |
| Connecticut | $88 | $428 | 139 | 1,952 | +11.9% |
| California | $87 | $368 | 753 | 13,546 | +10.2% |
| New York | $86 | $490 | 587 | 10,667 | +9.8% |
| Maryland | $85 | $366 | 251 | 5,012 | +7.4% |
| Puerto Rico | $84 | $251 | 14 | 144 | +7.3% |
| Massachusetts | $84 | $436 | 270 | 5,587 | +6.7% |
| Virginia | $83 | $300 | 226 | 5,209 | +5.2% |
| Florida | $82 | $341 | 745 | 15,453 | +4.6% |
| Minnesota | $82 | $476 | 169 | 1,759 | +3.6% |
| District of Columbia | $81 | $308 | 30 | 723 | +2.8% |
| Illinois | $81 | $715 | 379 | 7,616 | +2.7% |
| Rhode Island | $81 | $225 | 47 | 680 | +2.4% |
| Pennsylvania | $81 | $302 | 382 | 6,560 | +2.4% |
| Nevada | $79 | $303 | 70 | 1,225 | +0.5% |
| Georgia | $79 | $317 | 262 | 4,103 | +0.5% |
| Oregon | $79 | $298 | 123 | 1,785 | +0.4% |
| Arizona | $78 | $439 | 268 | 4,615 | -0.6% |
| Indiana | $78 | $314 | 200 | 3,569 | -1.3% |
| Texas | $78 | $306 | 641 | 9,896 | -1.4% |
| Wyoming | $77 | $306 | 18 | 225 | -1.9% |
| Colorado | $76 | $325 | 201 | 2,601 | -3.2% |
| Missouri | $75 | $338 | 225 | 3,007 | -4.2% |
| Nebraska | $75 | $300 | 77 | 1,155 | -4.7% |
| Delaware | $75 | $296 | 44 | 1,185 | -4.8% |
| Louisiana | $74 | $262 | 121 | 1,837 | -5.7% |
| Hawaii | $74 | $238 | 16 | 119 | -6.1% |
| Mississippi | $74 | $389 | 65 | 1,253 | -6.3% |
| North Carolina | $74 | $311 | 301 | 4,580 | -6.5% |
| Kansas | $73 | $312 | 93 | 1,330 | -6.7% |
| Washington | $73 | $252 | 223 | 3,530 | -7.0% |
| Michigan | $73 | $267 | 271 | 3,944 | -7.1% |
| Arkansas | $73 | $284 | 91 | 1,496 | -7.5% |
| Alabama | $72 | $246 | 114 | 1,677 | -8.1% |
| South Carolina | $72 | $322 | 176 | 3,383 | -8.2% |
| South Dakota | $72 | $436 | 38 | 710 | -8.5% |
| Oklahoma | $72 | $241 | 104 | 2,257 | -8.7% |
| Ohio | $71 | $303 | 245 | 3,107 | -9.2% |
| New Hampshire | $70 | $361 | 51 | 762 | -10.8% |
| Utah | $70 | $257 | 66 | 867 | -11.2% |
| Maine | $69 | $253 | 45 | 367 | -12.0% |
| Wisconsin | $68 | $1,039 | 193 | 1,988 | -13.5% |
| Tennessee | $67 | $315 | 216 | 3,904 | -15.4% |
| New Mexico | $65 | $262 | 31 | 472 | -16.9% |
| Kentucky | $63 | $298 | 90 | 1,207 | -19.8% |
| Montana | $60 | $195 | 49 | 763 | -23.2% |
| Idaho | $58 | $170 | 58 | 1,005 | -26.2% |
| Iowa | $52 | $433 | 119 | 3,007 | -34.0% |
| West Virginia | $49 | $223 | 38 | 520 | -37.9% |
| North Dakota | $44 | $309 | 28 | 312 | -44.7% |
| Vermont | $35 | $228 | 14 | 110 | -55.1% |
⚠️ 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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