Simple measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder
Medicare pricing data for 728 providers across 42 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $74 in New Hampshire to $255 in New York. Where you get this procedure matters more than almost any other factor. This is a specialized procedure with relatively few Medicare claims. Pricing data may be less reliable due to smaller sample sizes. 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 measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder (HCPCS code 51725) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $184.70, but hospitals typically charge $571.46 — a 3.1x 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 $184.70, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $36.94. 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 3.1x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $140.86 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $255 | $1,013 | 48 | 663 | +38.2% |
| Connecticut | $250 | $818 | 8 | 58 | +35.6% |
| Hawaii | $225 | $581 | 4 | 14 | +21.7% |
| District of Columbia | $219 | $568 | 3 | 17 | +18.5% |
| Washington | $217 | $402 | 21 | 124 | +17.7% |
| Arizona | $214 | $488 | 23 | 447 | +15.7% |
| Kansas | $211 | $641 | 4 | 68 | +14.4% |
| New Jersey | $209 | $696 | 28 | 574 | +13.4% |
| Ohio | $206 | $474 | 36 | 586 | +11.3% |
| Nevada | $205 | $840 | 8 | 114 | +10.9% |
| West Virginia | $203 | $457 | 4 | 24 | +9.7% |
| Alabama | $202 | $535 | 9 | 36 | +9.3% |
| North Carolina | $202 | $696 | 23 | 118 | +9.2% |
| Oklahoma | $201 | $483 | 11 | 48 | +8.8% |
| Illinois | $196 | $875 | 23 | 135 | +6.3% |
| Texas | $196 | $393 | 39 | 841 | +6.1% |
| Maryland | $181 | $437 | 15 | 156 | -1.8% |
| Massachusetts | $181 | $559 | 37 | 425 | -2.1% |
| Florida | $179 | $503 | 50 | 651 | -3.0% |
| Rhode Island | $179 | $476 | 8 | 30 | -3.4% |
| Georgia | $175 | $573 | 8 | 53 | -5.4% |
| California | $175 | $531 | 86 | 789 | -5.5% |
| Iowa | $174 | $523 | 4 | 17 | -5.6% |
| Nebraska | $174 | $423 | 7 | 47 | -5.9% |
| Virginia | $173 | $615 | 25 | 134 | -6.4% |
| Pennsylvania | $173 | $487 | 46 | 278 | -6.5% |
| Wisconsin | $170 | $1,629 | 12 | 47 | -8.0% |
| Colorado | $170 | $546 | 10 | 61 | -8.2% |
| Indiana | $158 | $429 | 10 | 27 | -14.6% |
| South Carolina | $140 | $802 | 14 | 417 | -24.0% |
| Tennessee | $140 | $466 | 14 | 222 | -24.5% |
| Arkansas | $135 | $474 | 7 | 13 | -26.7% |
| Mississippi | $135 | $651 | 6 | 38 | -27.0% |
| Utah | $126 | $572 | 5 | 13 | -31.7% |
| Michigan | $125 | $313 | 27 | 198 | -32.3% |
| Kentucky | $116 | $492 | 8 | 228 | -36.9% |
| Vermont | $113 | $622 | 2 | 35 | -38.6% |
| Oregon | $112 | $511 | 4 | 34 | -39.2% |
| Louisiana | $95 | $302 | 6 | 15 | -48.5% |
| Montana | $94 | $287 | 3 | 11 | -49.3% |
| South Dakota | $85 | $154 | 6 | 266 | -54.1% |
| New Hampshire | $74 | $697 | 2 | 16 | -60.0% |
⚠️ 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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