Destruction of growth of bladder and urethra using an endoscope, less than 0.5 cm
Medicare pricing data for 6,127 providers across 51 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $167 in Vermont to $755 in Maryland. 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
Destruction of growth of bladder and urethra using an endoscope, less than 0.5 cm (HCPCS code 52224) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $573.20, but hospitals typically charge $2,519 — a 4.4x 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 $573.20, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $114.64. 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 4.4x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $451.03 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $755 | $3,257 | 140 | 872 | +31.7% |
| Alaska | $753 | $13,768 | 12 | 17 | +31.4% |
| New York | $711 | $3,208 | 505 | 2,914 | +24.0% |
| Oregon | $700 | $2,771 | 79 | 311 | +22.0% |
| New Jersey | $690 | $3,517 | 290 | 1,734 | +20.3% |
| California | $682 | $2,427 | 456 | 2,432 | +19.0% |
| Arizona | $659 | $2,660 | 173 | 1,575 | +15.0% |
| District of Columbia | $643 | $2,507 | 13 | 35 | +12.2% |
| Florida | $635 | $2,105 | 579 | 3,712 | +10.8% |
| Colorado | $593 | $2,736 | 104 | 289 | +3.4% |
| Texas | $586 | $2,182 | 334 | 1,858 | +2.2% |
| Connecticut | $578 | $3,144 | 70 | 190 | +0.9% |
| Hawaii | $556 | $2,166 | 11 | 47 | -3.1% |
| Wyoming | $533 | $3,556 | 12 | 46 | -7.1% |
| Idaho | $530 | $1,298 | 28 | 60 | -7.5% |
| Illinois | $528 | $3,560 | 283 | 1,387 | -7.8% |
| Georgia | $518 | $2,297 | 165 | 601 | -9.6% |
| Missouri | $507 | $2,474 | 104 | 294 | -11.6% |
| Ohio | $500 | $1,551 | 211 | 787 | -12.8% |
| Washington | $494 | $1,655 | 100 | 291 | -13.9% |
| Pennsylvania | $482 | $1,693 | 280 | 1,119 | -15.9% |
| Mississippi | $481 | $2,216 | 44 | 250 | -16.0% |
| Utah | $479 | $2,032 | 46 | 120 | -16.5% |
| Virginia | $478 | $2,260 | 158 | 623 | -16.5% |
| Oklahoma | $477 | $1,204 | 78 | 413 | -16.7% |
| Nebraska | $476 | $2,278 | 39 | 181 | -17.0% |
| South Carolina | $465 | $2,626 | 98 | 563 | -18.8% |
| Massachusetts | $463 | $2,962 | 208 | 851 | -19.2% |
| North Carolina | $456 | $2,493 | 194 | 566 | -20.5% |
| Wisconsin | $452 | $3,820 | 84 | 221 | -21.1% |
| Iowa | $442 | $2,464 | 57 | 167 | -22.8% |
| Tennessee | $436 | $1,747 | 133 | 691 | -24.0% |
| Nevada | $427 | $2,563 | 28 | 78 | -25.6% |
| Rhode Island | $420 | $1,773 | 34 | 72 | -26.6% |
| Kentucky | $418 | $2,269 | 50 | 219 | -27.0% |
| Michigan | $413 | $1,878 | 217 | 697 | -28.0% |
| Minnesota | $411 | $3,067 | 89 | 283 | -28.4% |
| Delaware | $401 | $2,087 | 18 | 102 | -30.1% |
| Indiana | $375 | $2,611 | 167 | 526 | -34.6% |
| Montana | $370 | $1,265 | 25 | 82 | -35.5% |
| Kansas | $355 | $2,375 | 54 | 183 | -38.1% |
| South Dakota | $352 | $1,877 | 18 | 110 | -38.6% |
| Arkansas | $352 | $1,392 | 28 | 65 | -38.6% |
| New Hampshire | $346 | $2,248 | 42 | 103 | -39.6% |
| Louisiana | $324 | $1,583 | 83 | 251 | -43.4% |
| Alabama | $286 | $1,744 | 68 | 198 | -50.1% |
| Maine | $208 | $991 | 35 | 75 | -63.6% |
| New Mexico | $188 | $1,799 | 12 | 15 | -67.2% |
| North Dakota | $181 | $2,349 | 8 | 31 | -68.4% |
| West Virginia | $179 | $1,101 | 23 | 60 | -68.7% |
| Vermont | $167 | $2,644 | 11 | 22 | -70.9% |
⚠️ 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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