Injection of substance into lower spine canal
Medicare pricing data for 4,216 providers across 50 states
This procedure has a 10.8x markup — hospitals charge $917.84 but Medicare allows only $84.92. Uninsured patients may face bills 10.8 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
Injection of substance into lower spine canal (HCPCS code 62322) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $84.92, but hospitals typically charge $917.84 — a 10.8x 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 $84.92, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $16.98. 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 10.8x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $67.16 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $127 | $828 | 23 | 122 | +49.1% |
| Georgia | $125 | $797 | 86 | 376 | +47.0% |
| Maryland | $125 | $428 | 45 | 364 | +46.9% |
| Hawaii | $114 | $565 | 11 | 27 | +34.4% |
| New Jersey | $114 | $1,012 | 33 | 67 | +33.9% |
| Arkansas | $104 | $712 | 21 | 38 | +23.0% |
| West Virginia | $101 | $512 | 24 | 40 | +19.2% |
| New Hampshire | $100 | $631 | 11 | 17 | +18.2% |
| Florida | $100 | $813 | 281 | 790 | +17.8% |
| South Carolina | $100 | $523 | 26 | 46 | +17.2% |
| Texas | $90 | $724 | 357 | 1,908 | +5.8% |
| District of Columbia | $89 | $460 | 5 | 21 | +5.3% |
| Virginia | $89 | $726 | 111 | 334 | +4.9% |
| California | $89 | $1,084 | 735 | 5,082 | +4.3% |
| Colorado | $85 | $757 | 98 | 341 | 0.0% |
| New York | $84 | $1,434 | 137 | 262 | -1.4% |
| New Mexico | $83 | $878 | 18 | 103 | -1.9% |
| Michigan | $83 | $1,199 | 52 | 265 | -2.5% |
| Oklahoma | $82 | $1,113 | 49 | 92 | -2.9% |
| Tennessee | $82 | $556 | 78 | 248 | -3.2% |
| Wisconsin | $82 | $1,567 | 55 | 262 | -3.4% |
| Connecticut | $82 | $1,159 | 35 | 142 | -3.7% |
| Illinois | $82 | $1,093 | 146 | 250 | -3.8% |
| North Carolina | $80 | $840 | 66 | 227 | -5.8% |
| Puerto Rico | $80 | $376 | 3 | 13 | -5.8% |
| Massachusetts | $79 | $746 | 35 | 89 | -6.5% |
| Montana | $79 | $826 | 14 | 27 | -6.6% |
| Oregon | $79 | $751 | 92 | 189 | -7.4% |
| Washington | $79 | $762 | 73 | 131 | -7.4% |
| Ohio | $78 | $832 | 163 | 965 | -7.6% |
| Louisiana | $78 | $943 | 47 | 709 | -8.0% |
| Mississippi | $78 | $569 | 59 | 231 | -8.5% |
| Nevada | $77 | $931 | 24 | 57 | -8.8% |
| Maine | $77 | $790 | 13 | 18 | -8.9% |
| Pennsylvania | $77 | $816 | 139 | 636 | -8.9% |
| Arizona | $77 | $885 | 186 | 1,781 | -8.9% |
| Alabama | $77 | $434 | 34 | 165 | -9.4% |
| South Dakota | $77 | $621 | 10 | 12 | -9.6% |
| Minnesota | $77 | $1,293 | 139 | 498 | -9.7% |
| Missouri | $77 | $617 | 61 | 132 | -9.7% |
| Vermont | $77 | $707 | 18 | 37 | -9.8% |
| Kansas | $76 | $935 | 28 | 60 | -10.4% |
| Kentucky | $76 | $664 | 55 | 246 | -10.8% |
| Utah | $76 | $739 | 39 | 77 | -10.8% |
| Iowa | $75 | $813 | 77 | 188 | -12.3% |
| North Dakota | $74 | $1,354 | 2 | 21 | -12.3% |
| Wyoming | $74 | $659 | 6 | 12 | -12.7% |
| Indiana | $74 | $951 | 301 | 2,678 | -12.8% |
| Idaho | $74 | $714 | 36 | 62 | -13.0% |
| Nebraska | $73 | $373 | 25 | 49 | -14.4% |
⚠️ 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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