Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into face nerve
Medicare pricing data for 3,767 providers across 47 states
This procedure has a 6.4x markup — hospitals charge $584.39 but Medicare allows only $91.72. Uninsured patients may face bills 6.4 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $36 in Delaware to $159 in Puerto Rico. 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
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into face nerve (HCPCS code 64400) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $91.72, but hospitals typically charge $584.39 — a 6.4x 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 $91.72, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $18.34. 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 6.4x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $70.80 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Rico | $159 | $372 | 9 | 59 | +73.1% |
| District of Columbia | $159 | $481 | 8 | 139 | +72.9% |
| Arizona | $119 | $731 | 132 | 1,673 | +29.8% |
| New York | $118 | $718 | 209 | 2,544 | +28.4% |
| New Jersey | $116 | $872 | 64 | 172 | +26.5% |
| Massachusetts | $110 | $979 | 115 | 1,857 | +19.5% |
| California | $108 | $546 | 379 | 2,801 | +17.6% |
| New Mexico | $105 | $398 | 24 | 111 | +14.5% |
| Oklahoma | $103 | $392 | 58 | 439 | +12.6% |
| Nevada | $103 | $400 | 41 | 163 | +12.4% |
| Washington | $101 | $453 | 79 | 554 | +9.7% |
| Louisiana | $98 | $406 | 46 | 358 | +6.6% |
| South Carolina | $94 | $494 | 37 | 117 | +2.2% |
| Florida | $93 | $500 | 190 | 726 | +1.1% |
| Indiana | $91 | $479 | 64 | 242 | -0.4% |
| Ohio | $89 | $326 | 139 | 1,052 | -2.8% |
| North Carolina | $88 | $485 | 79 | 1,046 | -3.6% |
| Texas | $88 | $795 | 297 | 1,287 | -4.2% |
| Minnesota | $85 | $740 | 116 | 425 | -7.5% |
| Maryland | $84 | $492 | 98 | 437 | -8.8% |
| West Virginia | $83 | $367 | 13 | 44 | -9.1% |
| Missouri | $79 | $617 | 99 | 299 | -14.2% |
| New Hampshire | $77 | $455 | 8 | 29 | -15.9% |
| Kentucky | $76 | $495 | 48 | 107 | -17.4% |
| Oregon | $76 | $438 | 48 | 231 | -17.7% |
| Georgia | $75 | $681 | 74 | 284 | -17.8% |
| Pennsylvania | $74 | $534 | 211 | 1,085 | -18.9% |
| Wisconsin | $74 | $1,541 | 79 | 278 | -18.9% |
| Tennessee | $72 | $530 | 62 | 257 | -21.6% |
| Colorado | $72 | $539 | 100 | 1,128 | -22.0% |
| Illinois | $69 | $638 | 98 | 338 | -24.5% |
| Alabama | $69 | $318 | 38 | 145 | -25.2% |
| Utah | $68 | $501 | 55 | 461 | -25.4% |
| Mississippi | $67 | $375 | 30 | 98 | -26.6% |
| Kansas | $66 | $608 | 57 | 129 | -28.1% |
| Michigan | $66 | $361 | 214 | 1,090 | -28.3% |
| Connecticut | $63 | $490 | 37 | 357 | -31.3% |
| Virginia | $61 | $271 | 69 | 1,184 | -33.0% |
| Nebraska | $59 | $459 | 35 | 125 | -35.8% |
| Wyoming | $58 | $619 | 10 | 15 | -37.2% |
| Iowa | $49 | $515 | 37 | 59 | -46.3% |
| North Dakota | $48 | $506 | 18 | 22 | -48.1% |
| South Dakota | $43 | $200 | 10 | 13 | -52.7% |
| Idaho | $43 | $234 | 32 | 253 | -52.9% |
| Arkansas | $42 | $341 | 16 | 139 | -54.3% |
| Hawaii | $37 | $990 | 6 | 53 | -59.4% |
| Delaware | $36 | $339 | 8 | 64 | -61.0% |
⚠️ 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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