55899

Other procedure on male genital system

Medicare pricing data for 651 providers across 31 states

🤖AI Overview

This procedure has a 5.9x markup — hospitals charge $1,266 but Medicare allows only $213.58. Uninsured patients may face bills 5.9 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $72 in Louisiana to $512 in Tennessee. 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

Other procedure on male genital system (HCPCS code 55899) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $213.58, but hospitals typically charge $1,266 — a 5.9x markup. Prices vary significantly by state and provider.

🏷️ Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost

$42.72

Medicare patients typically pay about 20% of the allowed amount as coinsurance. Based on the average allowed cost of $213.58, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $42.72. Actual costs depend on your specific plan, deductible, and whether you've met your annual out-of-pocket maximum.

Average Allowed Cost
$213.58
Average Hospital Charge
$1,266
Markup Ratio
5.9x

What Hospitals Charge vs. What Medicare Pays

Hospital Charge$1,265.85
Medicare Allowed$213.58
Medicare Payment$169.37

Hospitals charge 5.9x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $169.37 on average.

Cost by State

Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state

StateAllowed CostHospital ChargeProvidersServicesvs. National
Tennessee$512$2,412834+139.6%
California$428$1,03212158+100.3%
New York$326$1,603663,763+52.4%
District of Columbia$308$8074122+44.2%
Utah$304$843512+42.4%
Connecticut$301$3,3241052+41.1%
Nebraska$291$1,749813+36.3%
Rhode Island$288$479691+34.7%
Indiana$282$1,2821665+31.9%
Illinois$281$1,13460902+31.8%
Minnesota$271$1,19426133+27.0%
Missouri$262$1,079111+22.8%
Massachusetts$258$9146195+21.0%
North Carolina$246$1,247838+15.1%
Ohio$226$8541135+6.0%
New Hampshire$219$225130+2.3%
Florida$195$1,790581,201-8.8%
South Carolina$189$1,250521-11.3%
Georgia$179$1,27225185-16.3%
Texas$169$71540500-20.8%
Pennsylvania$153$69932354-28.4%
Delaware$150$598450-29.5%
Virginia$133$92817616-37.6%
Oklahoma$132$948212-38.0%
Arkansas$124$760882-42.1%
Colorado$112$88950446-47.6%
Mississippi$108$786742-49.3%
New Mexico$103$888115-51.7%
New Jersey$102$1,404561,257-52.3%
Maryland$92$862871,599-56.9%
Louisiana$72$75324302-66.1%

⚠️ 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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