Treatment using magnetic field to stimulate nerve cells in brain, subsequent delivery and management
Medicare pricing data for 1,735 providers across 46 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $80 in Utah to $217 in Connecticut. 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
Treatment using magnetic field to stimulate nerve cells in brain, subsequent delivery and management (HCPCS code 90868) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $168.70, but hospitals typically charge $612.52 — a 3.6x 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 $168.70, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $33.74. 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 3.6x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $133.78 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $217 | $528 | 14 | 2,844 | +28.9% |
| Massachusetts | $216 | $494 | 79 | 12,256 | +28.0% |
| Maine | $215 | $385 | 4 | 685 | +27.2% |
| Rhode Island | $213 | $497 | 17 | 2,012 | +26.2% |
| New Jersey | $212 | $453 | 48 | 10,793 | +25.6% |
| Wisconsin | $211 | $502 | 20 | 2,961 | +24.9% |
| New York | $210 | $512 | 95 | 16,905 | +24.3% |
| Illinois | $207 | $610 | 73 | 13,042 | +22.8% |
| Minnesota | $207 | $545 | 50 | 4,412 | +22.6% |
| New Hampshire | $199 | $417 | 17 | 2,791 | +18.0% |
| Delaware | $197 | $498 | 5 | 553 | +16.7% |
| Maryland | $191 | $835 | 35 | 6,337 | +13.0% |
| Colorado | $186 | $1,138 | 35 | 4,667 | +10.1% |
| Texas | $181 | $610 | 115 | 15,497 | +7.1% |
| Virginia | $176 | $743 | 43 | 5,211 | +4.6% |
| Louisiana | $174 | $700 | 5 | 789 | +3.0% |
| North Carolina | $172 | $951 | 56 | 6,722 | +2.2% |
| Pennsylvania | $172 | $473 | 62 | 6,834 | +2.0% |
| South Carolina | $171 | $473 | 27 | 3,058 | +1.2% |
| Georgia | $169 | $536 | 31 | 3,443 | +0.5% |
| Kentucky | $169 | $466 | 12 | 3,054 | +0.2% |
| Florida | $168 | $464 | 163 | 47,612 | -0.3% |
| Alabama | $167 | $656 | 29 | 2,008 | -1.2% |
| Oklahoma | $165 | $2,413 | 5 | 1,001 | -2.2% |
| Tennessee | $162 | $481 | 34 | 3,258 | -3.8% |
| Mississippi | $162 | $876 | 6 | 1,016 | -4.1% |
| Arkansas | $162 | $519 | 10 | 2,328 | -4.2% |
| Ohio | $161 | $470 | 63 | 4,923 | -4.5% |
| West Virginia | $159 | $371 | 13 | 2,130 | -5.7% |
| Missouri | $143 | $854 | 43 | 3,315 | -15.5% |
| Kansas | $138 | $492 | 16 | 2,416 | -18.1% |
| Indiana | $135 | $444 | 13 | 742 | -20.1% |
| Michigan | $130 | $510 | 34 | 3,489 | -22.7% |
| California | $129 | $854 | 203 | 28,930 | -23.8% |
| New Mexico | $125 | $741 | 3 | 774 | -25.7% |
| Hawaii | $124 | $438 | 3 | 1,424 | -26.4% |
| Iowa | $124 | $397 | 30 | 1,562 | -26.7% |
| Nebraska | $122 | $550 | 12 | 1,173 | -27.7% |
| Nevada | $117 | $508 | 17 | 3,356 | -30.7% |
| Washington | $115 | $874 | 38 | 9,130 | -31.8% |
| Arizona | $112 | $790 | 30 | 3,493 | -33.6% |
| Oregon | $112 | $618 | 28 | 3,579 | -33.7% |
| Montana | $111 | $484 | 6 | 656 | -34.4% |
| South Dakota | $103 | $582 | 11 | 348 | -38.8% |
| Idaho | $101 | $467 | 9 | 1,077 | -40.0% |
| Utah | $80 | $688 | 23 | 2,579 | -52.8% |
⚠️ 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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