Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment
Medicare pricing data for 10,201 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 10.0x markup — hospitals charge $1,425 but Medicare allows only $142.11. Uninsured patients may face bills 10.0 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
Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment (HCPCS code 63048) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $142.11, but hospitals typically charge $1,425 — a 10.0x 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 $142.11, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $28.42. 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 10.0x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $113.42 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $210 | $749 | 33 | 617 | +47.9% |
| Puerto Rico | $188 | $431 | 7 | 26 | +32.2% |
| Vermont | $186 | $993 | 10 | 105 | +30.8% |
| Maryland | $169 | $929 | 227 | 5,309 | +19.2% |
| New York | $167 | $2,949 | 557 | 7,613 | +17.7% |
| Massachusetts | $165 | $1,448 | 223 | 3,682 | +16.3% |
| New Mexico | $164 | $959 | 39 | 372 | +15.5% |
| West Virginia | $163 | $1,080 | 42 | 411 | +14.6% |
| Illinois | $162 | $2,787 | 341 | 4,753 | +13.7% |
| Rhode Island | $157 | $1,500 | 46 | 483 | +10.2% |
| Pennsylvania | $155 | $1,961 | 431 | 7,148 | +8.9% |
| Michigan | $152 | $1,332 | 308 | 4,197 | +6.7% |
| California | $149 | $1,332 | 830 | 13,889 | +5.2% |
| Mississippi | $149 | $1,736 | 66 | 943 | +5.1% |
| Florida | $149 | $1,694 | 751 | 12,583 | +4.9% |
| New Hampshire | $147 | $1,741 | 56 | 497 | +3.7% |
| Missouri | $145 | $1,028 | 212 | 2,850 | +2.2% |
| Georgia | $144 | $1,073 | 321 | 4,406 | +1.3% |
| Alaska | $144 | $3,434 | 38 | 566 | +1.1% |
| Ohio | $144 | $731 | 395 | 7,267 | +1.0% |
| Wyoming | $142 | $1,541 | 22 | 330 | +0.1% |
| Kentucky | $142 | $734 | 116 | 1,301 | -0.0% |
| Virginia | $142 | $933 | 238 | 4,868 | -0.1% |
| Arkansas | $141 | $665 | 82 | 867 | -1.0% |
| New Jersey | $140 | $4,952 | 297 | 4,217 | -1.4% |
| Connecticut | $139 | $1,748 | 187 | 1,681 | -2.3% |
| Hawaii | $137 | $438 | 22 | 328 | -3.4% |
| Arizona | $137 | $1,004 | 250 | 3,994 | -3.5% |
| Minnesota | $136 | $1,936 | 168 | 2,149 | -4.0% |
| Tennessee | $136 | $653 | 221 | 3,898 | -4.5% |
| Texas | $135 | $934 | 754 | 13,419 | -5.1% |
| South Carolina | $132 | $954 | 168 | 3,026 | -6.9% |
| Maine | $132 | $425 | 49 | 372 | -7.1% |
| North Carolina | $132 | $734 | 350 | 4,756 | -7.2% |
| Montana | $131 | $1,117 | 53 | 571 | -7.6% |
| Oklahoma | $131 | $644 | 126 | 2,269 | -7.6% |
| Utah | $131 | $578 | 105 | 1,523 | -7.8% |
| Nevada | $130 | $2,505 | 111 | 2,439 | -8.6% |
| Louisiana | $128 | $1,735 | 180 | 2,094 | -10.2% |
| Washington | $126 | $563 | 258 | 3,914 | -11.3% |
| Colorado | $125 | $860 | 241 | 3,451 | -11.8% |
| Wisconsin | $124 | $3,207 | 184 | 2,033 | -12.5% |
| Oregon | $123 | $555 | 147 | 1,647 | -13.3% |
| Indiana | $122 | $1,394 | 200 | 3,267 | -14.2% |
| Alabama | $118 | $867 | 176 | 2,351 | -16.7% |
| Nebraska | $118 | $741 | 84 | 1,497 | -16.7% |
| Kansas | $118 | $601 | 107 | 2,934 | -16.9% |
| Delaware | $117 | $1,414 | 46 | 1,321 | -17.8% |
| North Dakota | $116 | $419 | 27 | 573 | -18.5% |
| Iowa | $114 | $773 | 91 | 1,886 | -19.9% |
| Idaho | $108 | $1,586 | 84 | 1,282 | -23.7% |
| South Dakota | $106 | $639 | 60 | 632 | -25.4% |
⚠️ 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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