Creation of sling around urethra in female to control leakage
Medicare pricing data for 4,808 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 5.0x markup — hospitals charge $3,156 but Medicare allows only $630.02. Uninsured patients may face bills 5.0 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $384 in Montana to $1,283 in Alaska. 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
Creation of sling around urethra in female to control leakage (HCPCS code 57288) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $630.02, but hospitals typically charge $3,156 — a 5.0x 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 $630.02, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $126.00. 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 5.0x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $500.37 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $1,283 | $10,598 | 22 | 61 | +103.7% |
| Mississippi | $837 | $3,464 | 61 | 202 | +32.9% |
| California | $758 | $3,392 | 482 | 2,559 | +20.3% |
| Tennessee | $740 | $2,716 | 116 | 707 | +17.5% |
| District of Columbia | $732 | $2,994 | 15 | 103 | +16.2% |
| Puerto Rico | $716 | $972 | 5 | 18 | +13.7% |
| South Carolina | $714 | $3,313 | 92 | 526 | +13.4% |
| Arkansas | $711 | $2,129 | 46 | 217 | +12.9% |
| Kansas | $710 | $3,620 | 66 | 345 | +12.7% |
| Maryland | $703 | $2,525 | 79 | 546 | +11.6% |
| Indiana | $698 | $4,519 | 94 | 551 | +10.8% |
| Illinois | $686 | $3,635 | 147 | 1,083 | +8.9% |
| Florida | $667 | $3,964 | 340 | 2,229 | +5.9% |
| Georgia | $655 | $3,052 | 133 | 788 | +4.0% |
| Virginia | $650 | $2,568 | 84 | 642 | +3.2% |
| Wyoming | $649 | $3,153 | 22 | 40 | +3.0% |
| Missouri | $648 | $2,624 | 71 | 471 | +2.9% |
| Arizona | $646 | $4,557 | 124 | 901 | +2.5% |
| Michigan | $639 | $2,664 | 146 | 596 | +1.4% |
| Texas | $633 | $3,596 | 374 | 2,296 | +0.5% |
| New Mexico | $610 | $2,720 | 26 | 107 | -3.2% |
| Iowa | $609 | $2,788 | 47 | 236 | -3.4% |
| Hawaii | $604 | $2,262 | 11 | 63 | -4.1% |
| Oklahoma | $603 | $1,959 | 62 | 344 | -4.3% |
| New Jersey | $602 | $3,450 | 119 | 830 | -4.4% |
| Ohio | $601 | $2,811 | 167 | 829 | -4.6% |
| Connecticut | $598 | $3,294 | 43 | 207 | -5.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $596 | $2,885 | 146 | 1,061 | -5.3% |
| Colorado | $594 | $2,689 | 78 | 366 | -5.7% |
| North Dakota | $587 | $2,288 | 17 | 65 | -6.8% |
| Vermont | $581 | $3,412 | 7 | 16 | -7.7% |
| Louisiana | $580 | $2,372 | 83 | 295 | -7.9% |
| New York | $580 | $2,952 | 236 | 1,055 | -8.0% |
| Utah | $574 | $2,072 | 54 | 219 | -8.9% |
| Rhode Island | $553 | $1,829 | 14 | 68 | -12.2% |
| Alabama | $551 | $2,334 | 101 | 522 | -12.5% |
| Massachusetts | $542 | $2,430 | 125 | 649 | -14.0% |
| West Virginia | $538 | $2,225 | 30 | 113 | -14.6% |
| Delaware | $531 | $1,800 | 11 | 115 | -15.7% |
| Minnesota | $526 | $3,166 | 120 | 367 | -16.6% |
| Maine | $525 | $1,698 | 20 | 41 | -16.7% |
| Washington | $514 | $2,018 | 92 | 343 | -18.4% |
| Nebraska | $510 | $2,176 | 68 | 440 | -19.0% |
| Oregon | $509 | $2,508 | 89 | 409 | -19.2% |
| New Hampshire | $500 | $4,206 | 22 | 123 | -20.6% |
| North Carolina | $494 | $2,369 | 135 | 736 | -21.6% |
| Wisconsin | $489 | $6,415 | 93 | 345 | -22.4% |
| Kentucky | $467 | $1,750 | 60 | 327 | -25.8% |
| Nevada | $467 | $2,226 | 49 | 182 | -25.8% |
| Idaho | $445 | $1,882 | 51 | 196 | -29.4% |
| South Dakota | $392 | $1,635 | 23 | 111 | -37.8% |
| Montana | $384 | $2,606 | 33 | 189 | -39.1% |
⚠️ 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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