Injection of chemical for paralysis of salivary glands on both sides of mouth
Medicare pricing data for 1,241 providers across 42 states
This is a specialized procedure with relatively few Medicare claims. Pricing data may be less reliable due to smaller sample sizes. 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 chemical for paralysis of salivary glands on both sides of mouth (HCPCS code 64611) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $120.41, but hospitals typically charge $419.06 — a 3.5x 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 $120.41, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $24.08. 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 3.5x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $92.77 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $142 | $805 | 31 | 164 | +18.2% |
| New York | $141 | $771 | 109 | 999 | +16.9% |
| Connecticut | $132 | $525 | 29 | 271 | +9.8% |
| Illinois | $131 | $502 | 55 | 420 | +8.4% |
| Maryland | $129 | $313 | 16 | 188 | +7.4% |
| Florida | $128 | $384 | 107 | 982 | +6.3% |
| Massachusetts | $128 | $472 | 24 | 87 | +6.0% |
| District of Columbia | $126 | $363 | 15 | 218 | +4.8% |
| California | $124 | $351 | 148 | 1,868 | +3.1% |
| Michigan | $123 | $310 | 25 | 185 | +2.2% |
| Virginia | $120 | $383 | 25 | 215 | -0.7% |
| Oregon | $119 | $377 | 27 | 158 | -1.1% |
| Missouri | $118 | $415 | 33 | 176 | -1.8% |
| South Carolina | $117 | $333 | 23 | 183 | -3.0% |
| Montana | $117 | $268 | 12 | 81 | -3.1% |
| Alabama | $116 | $209 | 4 | 48 | -3.7% |
| Texas | $115 | $361 | 88 | 731 | -4.7% |
| Washington | $114 | $311 | 27 | 170 | -5.0% |
| Arizona | $114 | $337 | 38 | 356 | -5.5% |
| Georgia | $114 | $463 | 34 | 229 | -5.6% |
| Nevada | $112 | $364 | 11 | 100 | -7.2% |
| North Carolina | $112 | $344 | 37 | 187 | -7.2% |
| Pennsylvania | $111 | $362 | 46 | 187 | -7.8% |
| Nebraska | $109 | $266 | 8 | 36 | -9.2% |
| Rhode Island | $109 | $314 | 4 | 32 | -9.5% |
| Delaware | $108 | $260 | 3 | 44 | -10.3% |
| Colorado | $108 | $354 | 33 | 219 | -10.6% |
| New Hampshire | $107 | $631 | 6 | 37 | -10.9% |
| Iowa | $107 | $318 | 6 | 22 | -10.9% |
| Indiana | $105 | $336 | 31 | 159 | -12.9% |
| Tennessee | $105 | $285 | 20 | 131 | -13.2% |
| Kansas | $103 | $354 | 13 | 158 | -14.1% |
| Wisconsin | $102 | $724 | 15 | 92 | -15.3% |
| Louisiana | $101 | $304 | 9 | 37 | -16.0% |
| South Dakota | $101 | $151 | 5 | 61 | -16.4% |
| Idaho | $99 | $209 | 4 | 28 | -18.0% |
| Ohio | $98 | $344 | 39 | 214 | -18.5% |
| Minnesota | $98 | $423 | 33 | 164 | -18.9% |
| Utah | $94 | $287 | 11 | 76 | -22.0% |
| Kentucky | $92 | $283 | 8 | 64 | -23.8% |
| Oklahoma | $84 | $292 | 8 | 252 | -29.9% |
| Arkansas | $71 | $329 | 4 | 38 | -40.7% |
⚠️ 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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