Insertion of spinal neurostimulator electrode array through skin
Medicare pricing data for 7,406 providers across 49 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $532 in Maine to $2,718 in California. 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
Insertion of spinal neurostimulator electrode array through skin (HCPCS code 63650) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $2,050, but hospitals typically charge $9,515 — a 4.6x 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 $2,050, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $409.90. 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 4.6x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $1,632 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $2,718 | $11,003 | 603 | 11,195 | +32.6% |
| Alaska | $2,702 | $16,922 | 19 | 287 | +31.8% |
| Nevada | $2,567 | $11,203 | 107 | 1,821 | +25.2% |
| Maryland | $2,549 | $10,904 | 203 | 3,403 | +24.4% |
| Oregon | $2,516 | $9,381 | 110 | 2,525 | +22.8% |
| New Jersey | $2,486 | $19,252 | 232 | 2,756 | +21.3% |
| Colorado | $2,332 | $11,245 | 80 | 1,250 | +13.8% |
| Connecticut | $2,285 | $13,582 | 45 | 286 | +11.5% |
| Minnesota | $2,284 | $8,271 | 94 | 2,769 | +11.4% |
| Arizona | $2,280 | $9,313 | 262 | 5,468 | +11.2% |
| Nebraska | $2,213 | $8,270 | 61 | 937 | +8.0% |
| Washington | $2,212 | $7,514 | 115 | 2,829 | +7.9% |
| Georgia | $2,175 | $11,700 | 306 | 4,532 | +6.1% |
| Delaware | $2,149 | $7,794 | 36 | 238 | +4.9% |
| Florida | $2,146 | $12,326 | 695 | 10,908 | +4.7% |
| Mississippi | $2,096 | $8,554 | 69 | 1,874 | +2.2% |
| Texas | $2,077 | $11,554 | 803 | 17,448 | +1.3% |
| Indiana | $2,055 | $9,097 | 192 | 3,983 | +0.3% |
| Arkansas | $1,958 | $7,123 | 85 | 1,837 | -4.5% |
| Iowa | $1,940 | $8,723 | 45 | 508 | -5.4% |
| Rhode Island | $1,917 | $9,107 | 10 | 136 | -6.5% |
| Pennsylvania | $1,916 | $6,793 | 303 | 3,803 | -6.5% |
| Wyoming | $1,867 | $5,857 | 12 | 117 | -8.9% |
| Utah | $1,838 | $7,948 | 119 | 2,038 | -10.3% |
| Tennessee | $1,830 | $5,958 | 171 | 4,231 | -10.7% |
| New Hampshire | $1,822 | $8,574 | 37 | 438 | -11.1% |
| Michigan | $1,820 | $7,901 | 211 | 2,770 | -11.2% |
| Idaho | $1,800 | $4,638 | 38 | 839 | -12.2% |
| South Carolina | $1,800 | $6,059 | 125 | 2,434 | -12.2% |
| Illinois | $1,781 | $10,104 | 236 | 3,475 | -13.1% |
| New York | $1,765 | $8,910 | 305 | 2,779 | -13.9% |
| Wisconsin | $1,761 | $9,576 | 119 | 2,028 | -14.1% |
| Oklahoma | $1,756 | $5,669 | 119 | 3,339 | -14.3% |
| Kansas | $1,719 | $9,128 | 82 | 2,631 | -16.1% |
| Missouri | $1,681 | $8,548 | 125 | 3,011 | -18.0% |
| North Dakota | $1,663 | $4,070 | 14 | 367 | -18.9% |
| Louisiana | $1,659 | $9,233 | 129 | 2,057 | -19.1% |
| Kentucky | $1,589 | $7,597 | 101 | 1,574 | -22.5% |
| Ohio | $1,572 | $5,688 | 279 | 3,785 | -23.3% |
| Virginia | $1,564 | $7,147 | 136 | 1,382 | -23.7% |
| New Mexico | $1,528 | $5,421 | 31 | 211 | -25.5% |
| North Carolina | $1,426 | $7,001 | 227 | 3,135 | -30.4% |
| Massachusetts | $1,394 | $5,261 | 117 | 1,337 | -32.0% |
| West Virginia | $1,323 | $3,680 | 25 | 289 | -35.4% |
| Alabama | $1,282 | $4,730 | 85 | 995 | -37.5% |
| Montana | $1,272 | $5,146 | 15 | 255 | -37.9% |
| South Dakota | $1,061 | $2,380 | 21 | 477 | -48.3% |
| District of Columbia | $933 | $4,278 | 13 | 83 | -54.5% |
| Maine | $532 | $1,950 | 14 | 65 | -74.0% |
⚠️ 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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