Destruction of growth of retina using a laser
Medicare pricing data for 2,480 providers across 45 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
Destruction of growth of retina using a laser (HCPCS code 67210) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $520.76, but hospitals typically charge $1,549 — a 3.0x 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 $520.76, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $104.15. 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 3.0x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $409.16 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $568 | $1,344 | 273 | 8,737 | +9.1% |
| Alabama | $554 | $1,661 | 30 | 656 | +6.4% |
| Maryland | $547 | $1,029 | 57 | 1,019 | +5.0% |
| New York | $545 | $1,783 | 218 | 5,418 | +4.7% |
| New Jersey | $545 | $1,654 | 90 | 964 | +4.7% |
| Connecticut | $543 | $2,018 | 29 | 281 | +4.3% |
| Michigan | $528 | $1,212 | 99 | 670 | +1.4% |
| Hawaii | $525 | $1,941 | 10 | 150 | +0.8% |
| Illinois | $517 | $1,389 | 114 | 1,525 | -0.7% |
| Iowa | $515 | $982 | 18 | 332 | -1.2% |
| Florida | $515 | $1,189 | 175 | 2,288 | -1.2% |
| Rhode Island | $510 | $1,231 | 5 | 25 | -2.0% |
| Puerto Rico | $508 | $564 | 22 | 129 | -2.4% |
| Massachusetts | $508 | $1,553 | 60 | 229 | -2.5% |
| Missouri | $508 | $1,851 | 38 | 376 | -2.5% |
| New Hampshire | $507 | $1,380 | 3 | 34 | -2.7% |
| Utah | $505 | $1,022 | 15 | 313 | -3.0% |
| Oregon | $501 | $1,160 | 23 | 143 | -3.9% |
| Arizona | $499 | $1,263 | 47 | 760 | -4.2% |
| Minnesota | $493 | $1,938 | 29 | 119 | -5.3% |
| Washington | $492 | $1,297 | 50 | 304 | -5.4% |
| South Dakota | $491 | $797 | 4 | 19 | -5.6% |
| Nevada | $486 | $1,406 | 13 | 496 | -6.7% |
| West Virginia | $486 | $1,552 | 8 | 341 | -6.8% |
| Wisconsin | $485 | $2,874 | 41 | 163 | -6.8% |
| New Mexico | $485 | $1,077 | 8 | 21 | -6.8% |
| North Carolina | $483 | $1,343 | 78 | 433 | -7.2% |
| Virginia | $483 | $1,402 | 59 | 682 | -7.2% |
| Georgia | $482 | $1,771 | 38 | 354 | -7.4% |
| Kansas | $482 | $1,285 | 21 | 137 | -7.5% |
| Louisiana | $480 | $1,427 | 54 | 739 | -7.7% |
| South Carolina | $479 | $1,398 | 34 | 369 | -8.1% |
| Texas | $475 | $2,634 | 185 | 2,618 | -8.8% |
| Pennsylvania | $474 | $2,125 | 125 | 1,449 | -9.0% |
| Kentucky | $473 | $1,352 | 19 | 172 | -9.2% |
| Colorado | $469 | $963 | 32 | 221 | -9.9% |
| Idaho | $468 | $654 | 6 | 82 | -10.2% |
| Tennessee | $468 | $1,844 | 42 | 170 | -10.2% |
| Indiana | $465 | $1,269 | 49 | 452 | -10.7% |
| Arkansas | $464 | $1,290 | 16 | 351 | -10.9% |
| Oklahoma | $461 | $1,092 | 21 | 277 | -11.5% |
| Mississippi | $455 | $1,329 | 19 | 229 | -12.6% |
| Ohio | $430 | $1,404 | 96 | 700 | -17.4% |
| Maine | $380 | $1,300 | 15 | 87 | -27.1% |
| Nebraska | $345 | $948 | 17 | 222 | -33.7% |
⚠️ 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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