Special radiation treatment
Medicare pricing data for 5,057 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 6.1x markup — hospitals charge $690.61 but Medicare allows only $113.79. Uninsured patients may face bills 6.1 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $73 in Arkansas to $154 in Alaska. 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
Special radiation treatment (HCPCS code 77470) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $113.79, but hospitals typically charge $690.61 — a 6.1x 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 $113.79, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $22.76. 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 6.1x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $90.37 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $154 | $3,638 | 13 | 203 | +35.2% |
| Puerto Rico | $138 | $142 | 6 | 18 | +21.5% |
| California | $128 | $710 | 515 | 9,995 | +12.7% |
| Arizona | $127 | $759 | 114 | 2,583 | +11.6% |
| New York | $123 | $652 | 302 | 3,314 | +8.1% |
| North Dakota | $121 | $813 | 15 | 359 | +6.6% |
| Rhode Island | $121 | $584 | 21 | 164 | +6.0% |
| Florida | $121 | $638 | 373 | 6,502 | +6.0% |
| New Jersey | $120 | $584 | 116 | 1,646 | +5.4% |
| District of Columbia | $119 | $464 | 18 | 227 | +4.8% |
| New Mexico | $119 | $1,270 | 13 | 181 | +4.4% |
| Texas | $118 | $1,106 | 341 | 6,631 | +3.3% |
| Washington | $117 | $518 | 147 | 2,218 | +3.0% |
| Maryland | $117 | $465 | 103 | 2,134 | +2.5% |
| Massachusetts | $116 | $568 | 161 | 2,557 | +1.7% |
| Louisiana | $115 | $693 | 67 | 978 | +1.4% |
| Nevada | $114 | $714 | 34 | 688 | +0.1% |
| Alabama | $113 | $543 | 67 | 1,039 | -0.5% |
| Virginia | $113 | $784 | 109 | 2,666 | -0.7% |
| Nebraska | $113 | $401 | 27 | 374 | -0.8% |
| Montana | $112 | $615 | 14 | 135 | -1.2% |
| Illinois | $111 | $966 | 182 | 2,878 | -2.2% |
| New Hampshire | $111 | $660 | 26 | 353 | -2.4% |
| Oregon | $111 | $583 | 76 | 734 | -2.5% |
| Delaware | $111 | $599 | 20 | 525 | -2.8% |
| West Virginia | $111 | $671 | 23 | 402 | -2.8% |
| Colorado | $110 | $478 | 100 | 1,779 | -2.9% |
| Michigan | $110 | $593 | 163 | 2,383 | -3.0% |
| Idaho | $110 | $580 | 26 | 530 | -3.1% |
| Georgia | $110 | $642 | 159 | 2,145 | -3.3% |
| Pennsylvania | $110 | $453 | 273 | 3,328 | -3.3% |
| Maine | $109 | $378 | 24 | 335 | -4.1% |
| South Carolina | $109 | $751 | 70 | 1,578 | -4.3% |
| Minnesota | $108 | $689 | 63 | 610 | -4.7% |
| North Carolina | $108 | $602 | 171 | 2,344 | -5.3% |
| Connecticut | $108 | $571 | 79 | 697 | -5.5% |
| Oklahoma | $107 | $435 | 39 | 815 | -5.7% |
| Indiana | $107 | $576 | 109 | 1,834 | -6.1% |
| Ohio | $107 | $734 | 242 | 3,212 | -6.1% |
| South Dakota | $105 | $404 | 15 | 310 | -7.9% |
| Missouri | $105 | $448 | 112 | 1,754 | -7.9% |
| Vermont | $104 | $590 | 9 | 90 | -8.2% |
| Wisconsin | $104 | $838 | 118 | 1,295 | -8.3% |
| Tennessee | $104 | $499 | 105 | 2,267 | -8.4% |
| Iowa | $103 | $551 | 47 | 783 | -9.9% |
| Utah | $102 | $613 | 35 | 565 | -10.0% |
| Kentucky | $101 | $576 | 54 | 925 | -11.0% |
| Mississippi | $99 | $428 | 35 | 778 | -12.8% |
| Kansas | $96 | $472 | 42 | 997 | -15.9% |
| Hawaii | $95 | $522 | 20 | 177 | -16.7% |
| Wyoming | $76 | $448 | 5 | 256 | -33.6% |
| Arkansas | $73 | $1,255 | 38 | 1,889 | -35.5% |
⚠️ 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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