Dilation of fluid outflow drainage within eye
Medicare pricing data for 2,785 providers across 48 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $467 in West Virginia to $1,195 in South Carolina. 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
Dilation of fluid outflow drainage within eye (HCPCS code 66174) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $933.11, but hospitals typically charge $4,129 — a 4.4x 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 $933.11, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $186.62. 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 4.4x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $741.30 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | $1,195 | $4,259 | 41 | 476 | +28.1% |
| Connecticut | $1,166 | $6,525 | 30 | 148 | +25.0% |
| Arkansas | $1,148 | $2,512 | 14 | 514 | +23.0% |
| Hawaii | $1,145 | $3,641 | 31 | 514 | +22.8% |
| Illinois | $1,142 | $4,751 | 83 | 1,153 | +22.4% |
| Iowa | $1,135 | $5,342 | 22 | 239 | +21.6% |
| Washington | $1,109 | $3,314 | 56 | 510 | +18.9% |
| New York | $1,109 | $4,419 | 113 | 1,191 | +18.9% |
| New Mexico | $1,097 | $2,718 | 6 | 44 | +17.6% |
| Nebraska | $1,094 | $4,687 | 12 | 100 | +17.2% |
| Virginia | $1,068 | $3,871 | 41 | 734 | +14.5% |
| Wisconsin | $1,049 | $5,856 | 28 | 314 | +12.4% |
| Arizona | $1,039 | $3,293 | 57 | 1,490 | +11.4% |
| California | $1,038 | $5,416 | 428 | 7,422 | +11.3% |
| New Jersey | $1,034 | $6,324 | 91 | 1,801 | +10.8% |
| Massachusetts | $1,030 | $4,331 | 57 | 531 | +10.4% |
| South Dakota | $1,014 | $3,605 | 11 | 239 | +8.7% |
| Oregon | $1,013 | $3,338 | 35 | 214 | +8.5% |
| Oklahoma | $1,002 | $4,979 | 44 | 796 | +7.3% |
| Kansas | $1,000 | $2,602 | 23 | 441 | +7.2% |
| Florida | $965 | $3,275 | 220 | 3,791 | +3.4% |
| Maryland | $964 | $3,304 | 76 | 1,647 | +3.3% |
| Minnesota | $963 | $3,885 | 31 | 266 | +3.2% |
| Nevada | $951 | $4,128 | 25 | 419 | +1.9% |
| Idaho | $922 | $2,399 | 22 | 254 | -1.2% |
| North Dakota | $912 | $4,415 | 5 | 53 | -2.2% |
| Colorado | $892 | $3,120 | 55 | 593 | -4.4% |
| Montana | $860 | $3,548 | 9 | 150 | -7.8% |
| Texas | $857 | $5,953 | 182 | 2,360 | -8.2% |
| Mississippi | $856 | $3,174 | 44 | 600 | -8.2% |
| Pennsylvania | $854 | $3,585 | 115 | 1,825 | -8.5% |
| Indiana | $850 | $6,167 | 38 | 491 | -8.9% |
| New Hampshire | $844 | $4,973 | 3 | 46 | -9.6% |
| Ohio | $823 | $3,923 | 81 | 1,184 | -11.8% |
| Michigan | $814 | $2,855 | 86 | 841 | -12.8% |
| North Carolina | $782 | $2,733 | 58 | 440 | -16.2% |
| Missouri | $778 | $3,810 | 71 | 657 | -16.6% |
| Utah | $766 | $4,710 | 40 | 492 | -17.9% |
| Kentucky | $759 | $3,041 | 43 | 540 | -18.7% |
| Louisiana | $753 | $3,050 | 54 | 779 | -19.3% |
| Alabama | $676 | $1,823 | 26 | 836 | -27.5% |
| Maine | $671 | $1,983 | 4 | 59 | -28.1% |
| Delaware | $670 | $3,758 | 3 | 199 | -28.1% |
| Georgia | $655 | $2,868 | 71 | 984 | -29.8% |
| Tennessee | $645 | $2,699 | 78 | 1,473 | -30.9% |
| Rhode Island | $565 | $2,164 | 9 | 175 | -39.5% |
| District of Columbia | $531 | $1,924 | 11 | 65 | -43.1% |
| West Virginia | $467 | $1,614 | 5 | 34 | -50.0% |
⚠️ 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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