Computer-assisted procedure outside membrane covering brain
Medicare pricing data for 4,135 providers across 51 states
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
Computer-assisted procedure outside membrane covering brain (HCPCS code 61782) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $171.13, but hospitals typically charge $778.45 — a 4.5x 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 $171.13, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $34.23. 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 4.5x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $136.62 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $225 | $3,042 | 10 | 28 | +31.8% |
| New York | $196 | $2,625 | 171 | 696 | +14.3% |
| District of Columbia | $193 | $679 | 13 | 74 | +13.0% |
| New Jersey | $184 | $1,752 | 91 | 314 | +7.8% |
| Connecticut | $182 | $928 | 40 | 104 | +6.1% |
| Illinois | $181 | $1,024 | 136 | 536 | +5.8% |
| Massachusetts | $181 | $778 | 104 | 451 | +5.7% |
| California | $180 | $688 | 328 | 1,824 | +5.0% |
| Maryland | $179 | $585 | 62 | 420 | +4.7% |
| Florida | $179 | $562 | 339 | 1,687 | +4.3% |
| Pennsylvania | $175 | $739 | 176 | 864 | +2.2% |
| Michigan | $175 | $577 | 119 | 397 | +2.0% |
| Delaware | $174 | $428 | 12 | 119 | +1.8% |
| Hawaii | $174 | $443 | 8 | 47 | +1.6% |
| Rhode Island | $173 | $597 | 8 | 11 | +1.3% |
| Nevada | $173 | $482 | 19 | 141 | +1.3% |
| New Hampshire | $173 | $2,319 | 21 | 65 | +1.2% |
| Washington | $173 | $552 | 99 | 425 | +1.0% |
| Colorado | $172 | $533 | 89 | 436 | +0.5% |
| New Mexico | $171 | $502 | 10 | 31 | -0.0% |
| Maine | $170 | $520 | 16 | 60 | -0.7% |
| Montana | $170 | $507 | 20 | 108 | -0.9% |
| Wyoming | $169 | $1,488 | 9 | 31 | -1.1% |
| Virginia | $169 | $579 | 89 | 396 | -1.2% |
| Ohio | $169 | $661 | 151 | 583 | -1.5% |
| Louisiana | $168 | $734 | 87 | 355 | -1.9% |
| Texas | $167 | $623 | 383 | 2,008 | -2.2% |
| Georgia | $167 | $877 | 162 | 607 | -2.3% |
| Arizona | $166 | $581 | 84 | 559 | -2.9% |
| North Dakota | $166 | $542 | 13 | 32 | -3.0% |
| Oregon | $165 | $491 | 58 | 245 | -3.5% |
| West Virginia | $165 | $569 | 15 | 35 | -3.7% |
| Missouri | $165 | $538 | 87 | 333 | -3.8% |
| North Carolina | $164 | $654 | 168 | 709 | -4.0% |
| Vermont | $164 | $804 | 6 | 13 | -4.0% |
| Utah | $164 | $549 | 57 | 194 | -4.1% |
| Oklahoma | $163 | $450 | 47 | 216 | -5.0% |
| South Carolina | $162 | $811 | 88 | 521 | -5.1% |
| Minnesota | $162 | $1,086 | 81 | 288 | -5.4% |
| Kentucky | $161 | $434 | 46 | 140 | -5.8% |
| South Dakota | $161 | $1,499 | 21 | 74 | -6.1% |
| Wisconsin | $160 | $1,938 | 88 | 278 | -6.3% |
| Iowa | $160 | $673 | 49 | 176 | -6.6% |
| Mississippi | $160 | $758 | 38 | 232 | -6.6% |
| Alabama | $160 | $461 | 82 | 534 | -6.7% |
| Tennessee | $158 | $804 | 93 | 444 | -7.5% |
| Arkansas | $158 | $409 | 22 | 87 | -7.6% |
| Kansas | $158 | $593 | 37 | 346 | -7.6% |
| Indiana | $157 | $747 | 88 | 437 | -8.2% |
| Idaho | $157 | $468 | 28 | 115 | -8.4% |
| Nebraska | $155 | $486 | 35 | 147 | -9.7% |
⚠️ 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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