Cranial lesion surgery using radiation over multiple sessions
Medicare pricing data for 1,115 providers across 46 states
This procedure has a 5.6x markup — hospitals charge $5,507 but Medicare allows only $989.31. Uninsured patients may face bills 5.6 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
Cranial lesion surgery using radiation over multiple sessions (HCPCS code 77373) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $989.31, but hospitals typically charge $5,507 — a 5.6x 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 $989.31, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $197.86. 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 5.6x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $788.34 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $1,155 | $3,846 | 21 | 443 | +16.8% |
| California | $1,152 | $5,250 | 130 | 4,295 | +16.5% |
| Hawaii | $1,144 | $5,485 | 8 | 146 | +15.6% |
| New York | $1,132 | $9,116 | 54 | 863 | +14.4% |
| Connecticut | $1,105 | $5,956 | 2 | 162 | +11.7% |
| Alaska | $1,093 | $22,848 | 6 | 199 | +10.5% |
| Maryland | $1,081 | $4,189 | 35 | 1,049 | +9.2% |
| Massachusetts | $1,060 | $5,917 | 14 | 427 | +7.2% |
| Colorado | $1,046 | $6,669 | 10 | 343 | +5.8% |
| Oregon | $1,036 | $7,182 | 12 | 227 | +4.8% |
| Virginia | $1,021 | $5,542 | 19 | 1,800 | +3.2% |
| Washington | $1,020 | $5,860 | 34 | 1,366 | +3.1% |
| Wyoming | $1,020 | $7,108 | 1 | 89 | +3.1% |
| Minnesota | $1,018 | $7,495 | 34 | 1,059 | +2.9% |
| North Dakota | $1,017 | $5,935 | 4 | 385 | +2.8% |
| Rhode Island | $1,010 | $5,055 | 12 | 169 | +2.1% |
| Puerto Rico | $1,009 | $1,308 | 7 | 60 | +2.0% |
| Utah | $1,000 | $6,730 | 9 | 289 | +1.1% |
| Illinois | $992 | $6,086 | 24 | 953 | +0.2% |
| Nevada | $992 | $4,655 | 16 | 416 | +0.2% |
| District of Columbia | $988 | $3,852 | 4 | 108 | -0.1% |
| Ohio | $984 | $7,014 | 22 | 423 | -0.6% |
| Florida | $977 | $4,685 | 162 | 8,106 | -1.2% |
| Pennsylvania | $976 | $5,225 | 31 | 502 | -1.3% |
| Texas | $971 | $7,340 | 111 | 5,101 | -1.9% |
| Arizona | $971 | $4,316 | 43 | 2,227 | -1.9% |
| Montana | $964 | $7,971 | 1 | 68 | -2.5% |
| Wisconsin | $960 | $10,739 | 20 | 301 | -3.0% |
| Michigan | $947 | $4,979 | 32 | 859 | -4.3% |
| Georgia | $937 | $5,291 | 44 | 734 | -5.3% |
| Nebraska | $927 | $2,803 | 6 | 426 | -6.3% |
| North Carolina | $926 | $5,093 | 26 | 845 | -6.4% |
| Indiana | $924 | $4,763 | 14 | 865 | -6.6% |
| South Carolina | $912 | $4,780 | 11 | 1,567 | -7.8% |
| Kansas | $909 | $3,318 | 10 | 1,150 | -8.1% |
| New Mexico | $902 | $5,499 | 3 | 59 | -8.8% |
| Tennessee | $902 | $5,190 | 26 | 890 | -8.8% |
| Missouri | $899 | $10,453 | 6 | 263 | -9.1% |
| Idaho | $891 | $4,174 | 7 | 261 | -9.9% |
| Alabama | $890 | $3,403 | 23 | 637 | -10.1% |
| Maine | $888 | $3,021 | 1 | 166 | -10.3% |
| Oklahoma | $886 | $3,293 | 12 | 411 | -10.5% |
| Louisiana | $884 | $5,044 | 19 | 443 | -10.7% |
| Kentucky | $872 | $4,005 | 11 | 480 | -11.8% |
| West Virginia | $864 | $4,916 | 4 | 332 | -12.6% |
| Arkansas | $850 | $5,473 | 8 | 1,347 | -14.1% |
⚠️ 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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