Use of externally generated heat to increase temperature of cancer cell, heating to depths 4.0 cm or less
Medicare pricing data for 56 providers across 6 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
Use of externally generated heat to increase temperature of cancer cell, heating to depths 4.0 cm or less (HCPCS code 77600) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $549.51, but hospitals typically charge $838.12 — a 1.5x 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 $549.51, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $109.90. 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 1.5x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $437.71 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $576 | $1,016 | 36 | 6,787 | +4.9% |
| Illinois | $569 | $771 | 1 | 41 | +3.6% |
| Washington | $539 | $692 | 7 | 1,820 | -1.9% |
| Florida | $530 | $578 | 4 | 1,810 | -3.5% |
| Texas | $503 | $610 | 1 | 2,125 | -8.4% |
| Arizona | $480 | $859 | 3 | 315 | -12.7% |
⚠️ 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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