Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face
Medicare pricing data for 5,780 providers across 52 states
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 nerve muscles on side of face (HCPCS code 64612) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $165.75, but hospitals typically charge $620.98 — a 3.7x 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 $165.75, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $33.15. 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 3.7x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $123.45 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $196 | $598 | 23 | 392 | +18.2% |
| New Jersey | $186 | $703 | 144 | 1,801 | +12.5% |
| New York | $186 | $911 | 338 | 4,553 | +12.2% |
| California | $183 | $591 | 676 | 9,674 | +10.3% |
| Colorado | $179 | $820 | 133 | 1,460 | +7.8% |
| Massachusetts | $178 | $899 | 171 | 2,643 | +7.7% |
| Connecticut | $177 | $695 | 62 | 702 | +7.0% |
| Virginia | $171 | $494 | 133 | 2,138 | +3.2% |
| Maryland | $171 | $551 | 114 | 1,770 | +3.1% |
| Minnesota | $169 | $859 | 131 | 1,362 | +2.2% |
| Illinois | $169 | $679 | 217 | 2,526 | +1.9% |
| Rhode Island | $169 | $534 | 10 | 252 | +1.9% |
| Texas | $167 | $608 | 390 | 5,086 | +0.8% |
| Hawaii | $167 | $395 | 33 | 471 | +0.8% |
| Washington | $167 | $468 | 143 | 1,845 | +0.7% |
| Florida | $167 | $524 | 423 | 6,215 | +0.6% |
| Delaware | $165 | $515 | 20 | 228 | -0.7% |
| North Carolina | $164 | $606 | 165 | 2,926 | -1.2% |
| Michigan | $163 | $618 | 166 | 1,829 | -1.6% |
| Georgia | $162 | $669 | 143 | 1,937 | -2.3% |
| Utah | $162 | $587 | 51 | 607 | -2.4% |
| Arizona | $161 | $467 | 119 | 1,978 | -3.1% |
| Alaska | $160 | $1,246 | 9 | 30 | -3.3% |
| Pennsylvania | $160 | $510 | 250 | 3,449 | -3.5% |
| Oregon | $159 | $497 | 88 | 835 | -4.0% |
| Nevada | $159 | $640 | 42 | 471 | -4.3% |
| South Carolina | $156 | $602 | 108 | 1,541 | -5.9% |
| Missouri | $156 | $601 | 109 | 1,336 | -5.9% |
| Alabama | $156 | $458 | 73 | 1,115 | -6.0% |
| New Mexico | $155 | $408 | 27 | 393 | -6.6% |
| New Hampshire | $155 | $483 | 29 | 290 | -6.6% |
| Wyoming | $155 | $488 | 9 | 39 | -6.7% |
| Maine | $154 | $332 | 18 | 250 | -7.0% |
| Montana | $154 | $314 | 26 | 266 | -7.0% |
| North Dakota | $154 | $395 | 26 | 209 | -7.2% |
| Indiana | $154 | $470 | 113 | 1,390 | -7.2% |
| Kentucky | $154 | $557 | 57 | 697 | -7.2% |
| Louisiana | $152 | $552 | 78 | 964 | -8.1% |
| West Virginia | $151 | $521 | 32 | 251 | -8.7% |
| South Dakota | $151 | $363 | 28 | 303 | -9.1% |
| Oklahoma | $150 | $438 | 50 | 964 | -9.2% |
| Tennessee | $150 | $659 | 142 | 1,908 | -9.8% |
| Kansas | $149 | $487 | 52 | 902 | -10.0% |
| Mississippi | $147 | $586 | 41 | 689 | -11.0% |
| Nebraska | $147 | $552 | 42 | 544 | -11.3% |
| Puerto Rico | $146 | $154 | 10 | 139 | -11.6% |
| Idaho | $146 | $438 | 36 | 294 | -12.1% |
| Wisconsin | $144 | $1,526 | 125 | 1,247 | -12.9% |
| Iowa | $144 | $627 | 65 | 960 | -13.3% |
| Arkansas | $143 | $413 | 43 | 682 | -13.7% |
| Ohio | $137 | $622 | 200 | 3,226 | -17.2% |
| Vermont | $135 | $314 | 6 | 172 | -18.3% |
⚠️ 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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