Superficial and/or low voltage radiation treatment delivery
Medicare pricing data for 709 providers across 43 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
Superficial and/or low voltage radiation treatment delivery (HCPCS code 77401) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $39.86, but hospitals typically charge $83.89 — a 2.1x 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 $39.86, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $7.97. 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 2.1x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $31.62 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $49 | $152 | 15 | 4,388 | +23.1% |
| California | $48 | $97 | 61 | 25,378 | +20.4% |
| New Jersey | $47 | $71 | 10 | 12,028 | +18.1% |
| Alaska | $45 | $175 | 5 | 599 | +12.8% |
| Connecticut | $45 | $77 | 4 | 2,618 | +12.4% |
| Maryland | $44 | $84 | 3 | 1,474 | +9.6% |
| New Hampshire | $43 | $81 | 3 | 1,137 | +8.1% |
| Colorado | $43 | $75 | 12 | 1,780 | +7.6% |
| Washington | $43 | $92 | 6 | 662 | +7.3% |
| Delaware | $42 | $42 | 2 | 1,247 | +5.5% |
| Virginia | $42 | $125 | 5 | 2,795 | +5.4% |
| Minnesota | $42 | $76 | 12 | 5,539 | +4.3% |
| Illinois | $41 | $93 | 33 | 16,762 | +2.6% |
| Montana | $41 | $62 | 5 | 2,225 | +2.6% |
| North Dakota | $41 | $139 | 1 | 961 | +2.5% |
| South Dakota | $41 | $100 | 3 | 2,399 | +2.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $41 | $78 | 8 | 5,566 | +1.8% |
| Oregon | $40 | $163 | 3 | 1,752 | +0.3% |
| Arizona | $40 | $75 | 42 | 19,329 | -0.3% |
| Florida | $40 | $75 | 154 | 52,380 | -0.6% |
| Texas | $39 | $96 | 58 | 33,419 | -1.2% |
| Massachusetts | $39 | $195 | 1 | 58 | -2.8% |
| Puerto Rico | $39 | $61 | 1 | 280 | -2.8% |
| North Carolina | $38 | $78 | 30 | 16,798 | -3.5% |
| Michigan | $38 | $97 | 26 | 6,216 | -3.6% |
| Utah | $38 | $69 | 7 | 2,158 | -3.9% |
| Wisconsin | $38 | $160 | 3 | 1,634 | -4.2% |
| New Mexico | $38 | $73 | 6 | 1,991 | -5.1% |
| Louisiana | $38 | $73 | 15 | 4,087 | -5.3% |
| Georgia | $38 | $66 | 31 | 15,440 | -5.4% |
| Ohio | $38 | $83 | 9 | 2,386 | -5.8% |
| Indiana | $37 | $83 | 24 | 16,847 | -5.9% |
| South Carolina | $37 | $64 | 12 | 13,339 | -6.2% |
| Iowa | $37 | $119 | 4 | 8,755 | -6.7% |
| Kansas | $37 | $93 | 3 | 409 | -6.9% |
| Tennessee | $37 | $87 | 24 | 11,418 | -7.7% |
| Oklahoma | $36 | $84 | 12 | 8,030 | -8.5% |
| Idaho | $36 | $70 | 6 | 1,684 | -8.5% |
| Kentucky | $36 | $45 | 5 | 3,523 | -9.5% |
| Missouri | $36 | $64 | 14 | 7,173 | -9.6% |
| Alabama | $36 | $80 | 19 | 14,836 | -9.8% |
| Mississippi | $35 | $79 | 8 | 4,401 | -11.5% |
| Arkansas | $35 | $56 | 2 | 1,364 | -11.6% |
⚠️ 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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