Subsequent dilation of urethra in female
Medicare pricing data for 1,172 providers across 36 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $34 in West Virginia to $83 in New Jersey. 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
Subsequent dilation of urethra in female (HCPCS code 53661) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $71.75, but hospitals typically charge $201.31 — a 2.8x 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 $71.75, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $14.35. 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 2.8x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $52.16 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $83 | $282 | 68 | 375 | +15.2% |
| California | $82 | $187 | 121 | 824 | +14.0% |
| New York | $81 | $307 | 63 | 364 | +13.0% |
| Maryland | $78 | $159 | 33 | 129 | +9.1% |
| Massachusetts | $75 | $244 | 19 | 163 | +5.2% |
| Florida | $74 | $209 | 117 | 666 | +3.0% |
| Oregon | $74 | $185 | 8 | 31 | +3.0% |
| Wyoming | $74 | $149 | 3 | 29 | +2.8% |
| Rhode Island | $73 | $160 | 4 | 39 | +1.7% |
| Washington | $73 | $174 | 14 | 37 | +1.1% |
| Colorado | $72 | $236 | 14 | 45 | +0.9% |
| Arizona | $71 | $174 | 24 | 92 | -0.7% |
| Connecticut | $71 | $322 | 16 | 93 | -0.8% |
| Texas | $71 | $155 | 78 | 1,304 | -1.3% |
| Virginia | $70 | $187 | 31 | 105 | -2.1% |
| Missouri | $70 | $195 | 31 | 137 | -2.4% |
| Minnesota | $70 | $302 | 15 | 59 | -2.5% |
| Illinois | $70 | $288 | 51 | 329 | -2.8% |
| Georgia | $69 | $206 | 37 | 148 | -4.1% |
| Michigan | $69 | $187 | 12 | 60 | -4.4% |
| Louisiana | $68 | $187 | 17 | 49 | -5.6% |
| Pennsylvania | $68 | $174 | 67 | 228 | -5.7% |
| Kentucky | $66 | $193 | 10 | 199 | -8.6% |
| Oklahoma | $65 | $125 | 17 | 157 | -9.2% |
| North Carolina | $65 | $188 | 41 | 116 | -9.5% |
| Alabama | $65 | $128 | 19 | 168 | -9.9% |
| South Dakota | $64 | $210 | 8 | 20 | -10.6% |
| Tennessee | $63 | $191 | 36 | 205 | -11.7% |
| Utah | $63 | $161 | 8 | 39 | -12.2% |
| Indiana | $61 | $205 | 44 | 216 | -15.0% |
| South Carolina | $61 | $197 | 20 | 100 | -15.0% |
| Arkansas | $60 | $178 | 12 | 28 | -16.9% |
| Ohio | $58 | $184 | 52 | 211 | -18.6% |
| Mississippi | $56 | $240 | 9 | 62 | -21.3% |
| Montana | $41 | $186 | 1 | 30 | -43.5% |
| West Virginia | $34 | $119 | 8 | 62 | -51.9% |
⚠️ 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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