Computer-assisted spinal procedure
Medicare pricing data for 3,614 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 5.1x markup — hospitals charge $1,082 but Medicare allows only $212.90. Uninsured patients may face bills 5.1 times higher than what insurance negotiates. 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 spinal procedure (HCPCS code 61783) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $212.90, but hospitals typically charge $1,082 — a 5.1x 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 $212.90, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $42.58. 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 5.1x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $169.99 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $277 | $2,623 | 189 | 1,286 | +29.9% |
| District of Columbia | $260 | $798 | 16 | 173 | +22.1% |
| Illinois | $254 | $1,545 | 118 | 1,364 | +19.1% |
| Rhode Island | $246 | $1,344 | 14 | 84 | +15.3% |
| Maryland | $241 | $776 | 61 | 517 | +13.4% |
| New Jersey | $238 | $3,266 | 60 | 238 | +11.7% |
| Alaska | $236 | $1,399 | 12 | 47 | +10.9% |
| Massachusetts | $236 | $1,068 | 85 | 1,077 | +10.9% |
| Maine | $235 | $795 | 8 | 21 | +10.6% |
| Connecticut | $234 | $1,144 | 70 | 682 | +10.1% |
| Puerto Rico | $230 | $238 | 4 | 24 | +8.1% |
| Delaware | $229 | $1,144 | 10 | 201 | +7.6% |
| New Mexico | $228 | $794 | 13 | 48 | +7.2% |
| New Hampshire | $228 | $2,469 | 18 | 112 | +7.1% |
| Florida | $227 | $1,251 | 310 | 2,704 | +6.7% |
| Louisiana | $227 | $1,273 | 34 | 163 | +6.5% |
| Ohio | $226 | $854 | 170 | 2,011 | +6.3% |
| West Virginia | $222 | $718 | 18 | 184 | +4.2% |
| Michigan | $221 | $927 | 117 | 945 | +3.7% |
| Colorado | $218 | $880 | 76 | 551 | +2.4% |
| Texas | $217 | $898 | 226 | 1,421 | +2.0% |
| Montana | $214 | $685 | 22 | 149 | +0.6% |
| Pennsylvania | $214 | $772 | 122 | 853 | +0.5% |
| Kentucky | $213 | $739 | 69 | 811 | +0.2% |
| Wyoming | $213 | $1,317 | 7 | 55 | +0.2% |
| South Carolina | $213 | $924 | 55 | 851 | -0.1% |
| Oklahoma | $211 | $665 | 18 | 116 | -0.9% |
| Hawaii | $211 | $529 | 2 | 12 | -0.9% |
| Georgia | $211 | $1,092 | 106 | 1,106 | -1.0% |
| Mississippi | $209 | $1,166 | 13 | 141 | -2.1% |
| Arizona | $208 | $951 | 85 | 738 | -2.2% |
| Virginia | $208 | $759 | 103 | 1,302 | -2.3% |
| North Carolina | $208 | $940 | 149 | 1,308 | -2.5% |
| Missouri | $207 | $763 | 73 | 566 | -2.8% |
| Vermont | $205 | $1,110 | 4 | 37 | -3.6% |
| California | $204 | $1,031 | 352 | 2,450 | -4.2% |
| Minnesota | $201 | $1,347 | 74 | 712 | -5.7% |
| Alabama | $200 | $568 | 53 | 506 | -6.1% |
| Oregon | $198 | $889 | 42 | 239 | -6.9% |
| Wisconsin | $197 | $2,307 | 70 | 577 | -7.3% |
| Idaho | $197 | $689 | 20 | 132 | -7.4% |
| Tennessee | $192 | $767 | 86 | 1,011 | -9.6% |
| North Dakota | $190 | $681 | 11 | 61 | -10.8% |
| South Dakota | $189 | $571 | 19 | 85 | -11.1% |
| Kansas | $188 | $635 | 35 | 370 | -11.6% |
| Arkansas | $187 | $686 | 33 | 216 | -12.1% |
| Washington | $185 | $577 | 79 | 477 | -13.0% |
| Iowa | $178 | $829 | 27 | 433 | -16.5% |
| Nevada | $167 | $3,582 | 33 | 197 | -21.5% |
| Nebraska | $154 | $697 | 50 | 509 | -27.8% |
| Indiana | $153 | $800 | 115 | 1,562 | -27.9% |
| Utah | $153 | $653 | 42 | 452 | -28.3% |
⚠️ 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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