Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope
Medicare pricing data for 12,108 providers across 52 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $145 in North Dakota to $465 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
Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope (HCPCS code 52310) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $303.06, but hospitals typically charge $1,169 — a 3.9x 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 $303.06, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $60.61. 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 3.9x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $238.21 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $465 | $2,390 | 233 | 3,725 | +53.5% |
| Hawaii | $397 | $1,407 | 24 | 121 | +30.9% |
| South Dakota | $376 | $1,445 | 36 | 887 | +23.9% |
| Colorado | $375 | $2,282 | 245 | 1,992 | +23.8% |
| Kentucky | $370 | $1,669 | 122 | 1,318 | +22.2% |
| Nebraska | $370 | $1,317 | 90 | 1,413 | +22.0% |
| Oregon | $365 | $1,254 | 152 | 1,464 | +20.4% |
| Georgia | $355 | $1,535 | 358 | 3,103 | +17.1% |
| New Jersey | $353 | $1,944 | 429 | 2,743 | +16.4% |
| Pennsylvania | $336 | $969 | 566 | 5,414 | +10.8% |
| Mississippi | $328 | $1,274 | 111 | 1,480 | +8.1% |
| Florida | $325 | $1,079 | 937 | 7,553 | +7.1% |
| Alaska | $323 | $2,967 | 31 | 154 | +6.5% |
| New York | $321 | $1,264 | 755 | 5,310 | +6.0% |
| District of Columbia | $318 | $886 | 39 | 342 | +4.9% |
| Nevada | $311 | $913 | 74 | 529 | +2.6% |
| Wyoming | $309 | $961 | 16 | 138 | +2.0% |
| Arizona | $309 | $1,122 | 286 | 2,693 | +1.8% |
| Massachusetts | $305 | $1,392 | 314 | 2,577 | +0.6% |
| California | $303 | $1,100 | 921 | 5,741 | 0.0% |
| Puerto Rico | $301 | $429 | 20 | 26 | -0.7% |
| Kansas | $296 | $978 | 126 | 1,445 | -2.5% |
| Rhode Island | $295 | $745 | 47 | 260 | -2.7% |
| Virginia | $286 | $912 | 314 | 1,980 | -5.7% |
| Connecticut | $285 | $1,381 | 149 | 901 | -6.0% |
| Tennessee | $283 | $985 | 277 | 2,323 | -6.6% |
| Washington | $280 | $746 | 248 | 2,134 | -7.8% |
| Illinois | $279 | $1,159 | 485 | 3,941 | -7.9% |
| Texas | $273 | $916 | 792 | 4,480 | -9.8% |
| Ohio | $271 | $953 | 503 | 4,154 | -10.5% |
| Missouri | $271 | $841 | 293 | 2,073 | -10.7% |
| South Carolina | $270 | $944 | 219 | 1,808 | -11.0% |
| Utah | $264 | $792 | 103 | 866 | -12.8% |
| North Carolina | $262 | $844 | 411 | 2,664 | -13.6% |
| Alabama | $259 | $620 | 158 | 772 | -14.4% |
| Minnesota | $259 | $1,208 | 258 | 1,538 | -14.5% |
| Delaware | $259 | $952 | 46 | 361 | -14.7% |
| Michigan | $256 | $694 | 360 | 2,310 | -15.6% |
| Oklahoma | $251 | $605 | 167 | 1,177 | -17.1% |
| Indiana | $243 | $1,005 | 322 | 2,183 | -19.7% |
| Arkansas | $243 | $674 | 112 | 861 | -20.0% |
| Louisiana | $237 | $911 | 194 | 1,158 | -21.8% |
| New Mexico | $236 | $726 | 44 | 286 | -22.1% |
| Idaho | $235 | $589 | 57 | 526 | -22.4% |
| Wisconsin | $228 | $1,836 | 236 | 1,790 | -24.9% |
| Iowa | $226 | $929 | 130 | 918 | -25.4% |
| New Hampshire | $222 | $998 | 60 | 585 | -26.9% |
| Montana | $195 | $464 | 51 | 344 | -35.5% |
| West Virginia | $168 | $1,061 | 59 | 433 | -44.7% |
| Maine | $164 | $454 | 69 | 435 | -45.7% |
| Vermont | $155 | $395 | 26 | 269 | -48.8% |
| North Dakota | $145 | $762 | 17 | 356 | -52.0% |
⚠️ 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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