Simple timed assessment of bladder emptying
Medicare pricing data for 651 providers across 41 states
This procedure has a 11.0x markup — hospitals charge $123.22 but Medicare allows only $11.23. Uninsured patients may face bills 11.0 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $3 in Minnesota to $15 in Maryland. 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 timed assessment of bladder emptying (HCPCS code 51736) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $11.23, but hospitals typically charge $123.22 — a 11.0x 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 $11.23, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $2.25. 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 11.0x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $8.30 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $15 | $120 | 9 | 439 | +30.6% |
| Washington | $14 | $52 | 22 | 109 | +23.2% |
| New Jersey | $14 | $57 | 14 | 102 | +23.0% |
| Puerto Rico | $13 | $119 | 2 | 15 | +19.3% |
| California | $13 | $184 | 82 | 1,032 | +14.0% |
| New York | $13 | $138 | 48 | 347 | +13.3% |
| Florida | $13 | $106 | 59 | 1,346 | +11.4% |
| Colorado | $12 | $92 | 12 | 328 | +10.6% |
| Virginia | $12 | $114 | 6 | 11 | +9.3% |
| Kentucky | $12 | $143 | 7 | 127 | +3.6% |
| Missouri | $12 | $179 | 13 | 141 | +3.4% |
| Connecticut | $12 | $75 | 7 | 164 | +3.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $11 | $156 | 34 | 162 | +2.3% |
| North Carolina | $11 | $174 | 41 | 240 | -1.8% |
| Nebraska | $11 | $91 | 15 | 207 | -3.3% |
| Wisconsin | $11 | $211 | 8 | 32 | -6.0% |
| Ohio | $10 | $79 | 17 | 66 | -7.5% |
| Alabama | $10 | $62 | 7 | 23 | -9.1% |
| Delaware | $10 | $69 | 5 | 14 | -11.0% |
| Montana | $10 | $34 | 3 | 90 | -11.5% |
| Massachusetts | $10 | $170 | 19 | 153 | -12.1% |
| Oklahoma | $9 | $52 | 13 | 72 | -15.9% |
| Texas | $9 | $80 | 37 | 161 | -16.0% |
| Michigan | $9 | $50 | 13 | 72 | -21.0% |
| Oregon | $9 | $58 | 9 | 50 | -23.3% |
| South Dakota | $8 | $91 | 4 | 39 | -27.9% |
| Tennessee | $8 | $150 | 19 | 640 | -28.4% |
| Arizona | $8 | $72 | 20 | 156 | -29.2% |
| Mississippi | $8 | $82 | 5 | 15 | -31.0% |
| Arkansas | $8 | $69 | 10 | 61 | -31.0% |
| New Hampshire | $7 | $109 | 4 | 18 | -34.6% |
| Illinois | $7 | $170 | 20 | 142 | -34.8% |
| Hawaii | $7 | $25 | 3 | 12 | -35.0% |
| Indiana | $7 | $37 | 13 | 64 | -39.4% |
| South Carolina | $7 | $91 | 10 | 128 | -40.6% |
| Utah | $7 | $80 | 5 | 35 | -41.0% |
| Georgia | $6 | $67 | 4 | 20 | -43.4% |
| Maine | $5 | $25 | 8 | 31 | -52.8% |
| New Mexico | $4 | $89 | 3 | 17 | -62.8% |
| Idaho | $4 | $20 | 3 | 19 | -66.2% |
| Minnesota | $3 | $26 | 4 | 21 | -72.8% |
⚠️ 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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