Release and/or relocation of elbow nerve
Medicare pricing data for 8,324 providers across 51 states
This procedure has a 6.2x markup — hospitals charge $3,340 but Medicare allows only $539.79. Uninsured patients may face bills 6.2 times higher than what insurance negotiates. 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
Release and/or relocation of elbow nerve (HCPCS code 64718) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $539.79, but hospitals typically charge $3,340 — a 6.2x 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 $539.79, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $107.96. 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 6.2x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $426.77 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $630 | $3,326 | 161 | 865 | +16.7% |
| New York | $621 | $4,006 | 318 | 1,228 | +15.1% |
| New Jersey | $615 | $6,562 | 163 | 623 | +13.9% |
| District of Columbia | $609 | $2,554 | 12 | 57 | +12.8% |
| Rhode Island | $608 | $3,049 | 28 | 147 | +12.7% |
| Connecticut | $604 | $4,101 | 97 | 341 | +11.9% |
| California | $603 | $3,952 | 597 | 2,051 | +11.8% |
| Massachusetts | $601 | $3,693 | 159 | 813 | +11.4% |
| Alaska | $593 | $8,130 | 38 | 144 | +9.9% |
| New Hampshire | $577 | $4,533 | 45 | 215 | +6.9% |
| New Mexico | $575 | $2,598 | 40 | 171 | +6.4% |
| Colorado | $573 | $3,927 | 158 | 766 | +6.1% |
| Oregon | $569 | $2,517 | 122 | 418 | +5.4% |
| Hawaii | $562 | $2,661 | 20 | 57 | +4.1% |
| Michigan | $557 | $2,846 | 242 | 805 | +3.2% |
| Pennsylvania | $555 | $2,733 | 360 | 1,499 | +2.8% |
| Texas | $553 | $3,315 | 606 | 2,702 | +2.4% |
| Oklahoma | $552 | $1,818 | 117 | 584 | +2.3% |
| Washington | $551 | $1,963 | 199 | 958 | +2.1% |
| Delaware | $549 | $3,201 | 27 | 305 | +1.7% |
| Illinois | $545 | $4,655 | 302 | 1,559 | +1.0% |
| Florida | $544 | $3,877 | 562 | 3,009 | +0.8% |
| Vermont | $542 | $1,975 | 17 | 72 | +0.5% |
| Minnesota | $540 | $2,997 | 192 | 637 | +0.1% |
| Georgia | $540 | $3,812 | 291 | 1,638 | -0.0% |
| Ohio | $534 | $2,382 | 320 | 1,252 | -1.1% |
| Utah | $529 | $3,254 | 93 | 435 | -2.0% |
| Idaho | $527 | $2,647 | 68 | 299 | -2.3% |
| Virginia | $526 | $3,185 | 194 | 1,031 | -2.5% |
| Maine | $526 | $2,288 | 33 | 86 | -2.5% |
| Nevada | $522 | $4,971 | 52 | 299 | -3.2% |
| Kentucky | $521 | $2,526 | 128 | 475 | -3.5% |
| North Carolina | $521 | $2,571 | 259 | 1,188 | -3.6% |
| Mississippi | $520 | $3,083 | 79 | 379 | -3.6% |
| Missouri | $513 | $3,295 | 221 | 962 | -4.9% |
| Louisiana | $513 | $3,253 | 155 | 635 | -5.0% |
| Montana | $509 | $2,004 | 41 | 291 | -5.7% |
| Wisconsin | $504 | $5,363 | 171 | 540 | -6.5% |
| South Carolina | $504 | $2,531 | 134 | 740 | -6.6% |
| Alabama | $502 | $2,571 | 141 | 540 | -7.1% |
| Wyoming | $498 | $3,366 | 51 | 222 | -7.7% |
| North Dakota | $494 | $1,936 | 25 | 107 | -8.5% |
| West Virginia | $489 | $1,797 | 43 | 152 | -9.4% |
| Tennessee | $488 | $3,162 | 222 | 1,135 | -9.6% |
| Arkansas | $488 | $1,909 | 94 | 533 | -9.6% |
| Indiana | $487 | $3,767 | 257 | 1,234 | -9.8% |
| Arizona | $476 | $3,570 | 186 | 926 | -11.7% |
| Iowa | $474 | $2,484 | 98 | 502 | -12.2% |
| Kansas | $471 | $2,559 | 158 | 757 | -12.8% |
| South Dakota | $469 | $1,589 | 48 | 270 | -13.2% |
| Nebraska | $415 | $2,245 | 111 | 643 | -23.1% |
⚠️ 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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