Destruction of nerve branches of knee using imaging guidance
Medicare pricing data for 6,207 providers across 51 states
This procedure has a 5.8x markup — hospitals charge $2,112 but Medicare allows only $366.70. Uninsured patients may face bills 5.8 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $160 in West Virginia to $540 in Connecticut. 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
Destruction of nerve branches of knee using imaging guidance (HCPCS code 64624) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $366.70, but hospitals typically charge $2,112 — a 5.8x 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 $366.70, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $73.34. 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 5.8x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $287.82 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $540 | $2,866 | 47 | 433 | +47.2% |
| Nevada | $485 | $3,190 | 59 | 288 | +32.3% |
| Wyoming | $478 | $2,281 | 8 | 27 | +30.4% |
| Maryland | $475 | $2,151 | 173 | 1,143 | +29.6% |
| California | $473 | $3,069 | 499 | 2,559 | +28.9% |
| New Jersey | $472 | $8,227 | 188 | 849 | +28.8% |
| Alaska | $455 | $5,259 | 6 | 49 | +24.2% |
| Oregon | $441 | $1,755 | 91 | 544 | +20.3% |
| New York | $425 | $2,182 | 307 | 1,560 | +15.8% |
| Arizona | $420 | $1,700 | 198 | 1,011 | +14.5% |
| Georgia | $418 | $2,243 | 260 | 1,448 | +14.1% |
| Colorado | $400 | $2,580 | 119 | 466 | +9.1% |
| Washington | $383 | $1,272 | 93 | 400 | +4.6% |
| Florida | $383 | $2,076 | 540 | 2,701 | +4.4% |
| Arkansas | $378 | $1,235 | 74 | 521 | +3.0% |
| Indiana | $376 | $2,492 | 152 | 640 | +2.4% |
| Tennessee | $373 | $1,823 | 115 | 658 | +1.8% |
| Idaho | $373 | $1,147 | 26 | 148 | +1.6% |
| Texas | $370 | $2,549 | 625 | 3,290 | +0.8% |
| Mississippi | $369 | $1,539 | 63 | 638 | +0.6% |
| Kentucky | $369 | $1,415 | 83 | 487 | +0.6% |
| Delaware | $367 | $1,841 | 23 | 236 | +0.2% |
| Minnesota | $361 | $1,988 | 107 | 563 | -1.4% |
| New Mexico | $359 | $1,329 | 33 | 122 | -2.1% |
| South Carolina | $355 | $1,646 | 100 | 720 | -3.1% |
| Virginia | $344 | $1,247 | 113 | 704 | -6.2% |
| Michigan | $337 | $1,509 | 157 | 570 | -8.2% |
| Iowa | $327 | $1,460 | 47 | 223 | -10.9% |
| Louisiana | $326 | $1,714 | 110 | 699 | -11.1% |
| Illinois | $321 | $1,724 | 249 | 1,650 | -12.5% |
| Utah | $308 | $1,306 | 82 | 398 | -15.9% |
| Missouri | $306 | $1,556 | 107 | 693 | -16.6% |
| South Dakota | $293 | $916 | 16 | 63 | -20.0% |
| Montana | $292 | $1,389 | 14 | 53 | -20.3% |
| Rhode Island | $292 | $1,801 | 11 | 146 | -20.4% |
| North Carolina | $287 | $1,191 | 182 | 1,040 | -21.6% |
| New Hampshire | $285 | $1,520 | 34 | 220 | -22.2% |
| Pennsylvania | $283 | $1,193 | 217 | 928 | -22.9% |
| Wisconsin | $281 | $2,941 | 157 | 1,177 | -23.4% |
| Kansas | $272 | $1,403 | 61 | 430 | -26.0% |
| Nebraska | $267 | $1,460 | 53 | 364 | -27.1% |
| Ohio | $267 | $1,083 | 240 | 1,117 | -27.3% |
| Hawaii | $266 | $1,160 | 8 | 21 | -27.5% |
| Alabama | $259 | $874 | 59 | 269 | -29.3% |
| Massachusetts | $256 | $1,369 | 113 | 436 | -30.3% |
| Vermont | $255 | $1,766 | 6 | 27 | -30.5% |
| North Dakota | $230 | $1,391 | 10 | 33 | -37.3% |
| Oklahoma | $225 | $1,014 | 93 | 792 | -38.6% |
| District of Columbia | $223 | $1,059 | 21 | 69 | -39.2% |
| Maine | $185 | $484 | 18 | 112 | -49.6% |
| West Virginia | $160 | $542 | 23 | 106 | -56.3% |
⚠️ 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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