High dose radiation therapy, 1 channel
Medicare pricing data for 1,391 providers across 46 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $96 in Mississippi to $327 in Nevada. 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
High dose radiation therapy, 1 channel (HCPCS code 77770) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $145.99, but hospitals typically charge $626.18 — a 4.3x 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 $145.99, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $29.20. 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 4.3x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $116.11 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $327 | $1,124 | 8 | 74 | +124.2% |
| Arizona | $294 | $1,481 | 29 | 339 | +101.7% |
| Arkansas | $241 | $744 | 9 | 111 | +64.9% |
| Texas | $218 | $915 | 74 | 762 | +49.5% |
| Minnesota | $210 | $852 | 15 | 137 | +44.0% |
| Florida | $198 | $671 | 109 | 960 | +35.9% |
| Alabama | $198 | $1,363 | 14 | 65 | +35.7% |
| Maine | $198 | $482 | 4 | 40 | +35.4% |
| California | $185 | $894 | 108 | 1,267 | +26.7% |
| Oregon | $184 | $572 | 14 | 134 | +25.9% |
| South Carolina | $174 | $539 | 19 | 137 | +19.4% |
| Louisiana | $174 | $857 | 23 | 163 | +19.4% |
| Maryland | $169 | $492 | 33 | 333 | +16.0% |
| Washington | $168 | $527 | 41 | 286 | +14.7% |
| Colorado | $148 | $526 | 24 | 211 | +1.3% |
| Georgia | $133 | $432 | 57 | 392 | -8.6% |
| New York | $133 | $773 | 77 | 919 | -8.9% |
| New Mexico | $131 | $454 | 6 | 36 | -10.0% |
| Illinois | $130 | $762 | 56 | 655 | -11.3% |
| Michigan | $127 | $568 | 57 | 488 | -12.9% |
| Tennessee | $127 | $432 | 38 | 582 | -13.3% |
| Virginia | $122 | $465 | 36 | 444 | -16.6% |
| Indiana | $122 | $453 | 42 | 470 | -16.7% |
| Ohio | $115 | $428 | 60 | 596 | -21.0% |
| New Jersey | $114 | $507 | 38 | 751 | -22.0% |
| Connecticut | $114 | $572 | 23 | 286 | -22.2% |
| District of Columbia | $112 | $272 | 8 | 121 | -23.1% |
| Massachusetts | $110 | $424 | 35 | 569 | -24.5% |
| Pennsylvania | $106 | $451 | 86 | 998 | -27.2% |
| New Hampshire | $103 | $591 | 7 | 123 | -29.3% |
| Montana | $103 | $296 | 5 | 78 | -29.4% |
| Delaware | $103 | $721 | 4 | 108 | -29.5% |
| North Dakota | $102 | $316 | 6 | 43 | -30.4% |
| Missouri | $100 | $401 | 26 | 280 | -31.3% |
| South Dakota | $100 | $178 | 6 | 81 | -31.6% |
| North Carolina | $99 | $411 | 34 | 437 | -32.0% |
| Utah | $99 | $297 | 12 | 56 | -32.3% |
| Iowa | $99 | $311 | 14 | 163 | -32.3% |
| West Virginia | $98 | $274 | 7 | 70 | -32.6% |
| Oklahoma | $98 | $314 | 5 | 99 | -32.7% |
| Kansas | $98 | $265 | 10 | 171 | -32.8% |
| Wisconsin | $98 | $1,092 | 28 | 284 | -32.8% |
| Idaho | $98 | $341 | 5 | 36 | -32.9% |
| Kentucky | $98 | $405 | 17 | 145 | -33.0% |
| Nebraska | $97 | $453 | 10 | 105 | -33.4% |
| Mississippi | $96 | $348 | 9 | 43 | -34.4% |
⚠️ 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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