Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings
Medicare pricing data for 7,228 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 12.9x markup — hospitals charge $414.09 but Medicare allows only $32.06. Uninsured patients may face bills 12.9 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $18 in Vermont to $51 in Maine. 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
Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings (HCPCS code 51784) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $32.06, but hospitals typically charge $414.09 — a 12.9x 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 $32.06, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $6.41. 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 12.9x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $25.32 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | $51 | $342 | 22 | 368 | +59.7% |
| New York | $39 | $592 | 568 | 18,592 | +22.8% |
| Alaska | $39 | $2,503 | 10 | 58 | +20.4% |
| New Jersey | $38 | $484 | 292 | 5,326 | +17.2% |
| Nevada | $36 | $304 | 57 | 1,082 | +12.8% |
| Minnesota | $36 | $413 | 133 | 2,147 | +12.6% |
| Florida | $35 | $327 | 647 | 13,539 | +9.6% |
| Virginia | $35 | $420 | 190 | 3,516 | +7.9% |
| District of Columbia | $34 | $422 | 25 | 371 | +7.3% |
| Illinois | $34 | $641 | 293 | 4,957 | +5.4% |
| California | $34 | $331 | 521 | 12,020 | +4.6% |
| Puerto Rico | $32 | $105 | 14 | 87 | -0.5% |
| Maryland | $32 | $422 | 160 | 2,872 | -0.7% |
| Connecticut | $31 | $529 | 80 | 1,297 | -2.8% |
| Colorado | $31 | $393 | 133 | 2,260 | -3.9% |
| Pennsylvania | $31 | $370 | 316 | 4,283 | -4.1% |
| Texas | $31 | $355 | 474 | 9,243 | -4.4% |
| West Virginia | $31 | $387 | 34 | 313 | -4.8% |
| Arizona | $31 | $304 | 174 | 4,629 | -4.8% |
| Massachusetts | $30 | $518 | 205 | 3,562 | -6.2% |
| Oklahoma | $30 | $350 | 53 | 1,118 | -6.6% |
| North Carolina | $29 | $443 | 210 | 3,467 | -9.0% |
| Indiana | $29 | $482 | 154 | 1,355 | -11.1% |
| Nebraska | $28 | $458 | 48 | 835 | -11.1% |
| Wyoming | $28 | $535 | 6 | 123 | -11.3% |
| Kentucky | $28 | $357 | 84 | 716 | -11.3% |
| South Carolina | $28 | $461 | 99 | 1,670 | -11.9% |
| Michigan | $28 | $318 | 243 | 2,134 | -12.1% |
| Ohio | $28 | $393 | 322 | 4,175 | -12.3% |
| Hawaii | $28 | $242 | 9 | 175 | -12.4% |
| Alabama | $28 | $316 | 106 | 1,340 | -13.2% |
| Tennessee | $28 | $394 | 166 | 2,950 | -13.6% |
| Arkansas | $27 | $339 | 41 | 373 | -14.6% |
| Louisiana | $27 | $368 | 98 | 1,018 | -14.7% |
| Utah | $27 | $376 | 51 | 418 | -14.9% |
| Kansas | $27 | $356 | 70 | 1,034 | -15.2% |
| Georgia | $27 | $316 | 264 | 4,978 | -15.2% |
| Washington | $25 | $261 | 117 | 1,715 | -20.9% |
| Rhode Island | $25 | $215 | 27 | 390 | -22.4% |
| New Hampshire | $25 | $493 | 41 | 516 | -23.3% |
| Idaho | $24 | $190 | 36 | 394 | -24.0% |
| Iowa | $24 | $294 | 65 | 1,038 | -26.6% |
| Oregon | $23 | $245 | 90 | 1,129 | -29.5% |
| South Dakota | $22 | $270 | 26 | 386 | -31.0% |
| New Mexico | $22 | $334 | 35 | 363 | -31.3% |
| Missouri | $22 | $283 | 145 | 2,576 | -32.4% |
| Delaware | $21 | $323 | 15 | 434 | -34.2% |
| Mississippi | $21 | $396 | 80 | 1,414 | -34.5% |
| Wisconsin | $21 | $734 | 117 | 1,100 | -34.5% |
| Montana | $21 | $228 | 28 | 250 | -35.0% |
| North Dakota | $19 | $552 | 10 | 144 | -39.5% |
| Vermont | $18 | $64 | 5 | 111 | -44.8% |
⚠️ 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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