Study of esophagus to assess movement
Medicare pricing data for 2,662 providers across 49 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $57 in Vermont to $200 in Wyoming. 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
Study of esophagus to assess movement (HCPCS code 91010) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $93.21, but hospitals typically charge $409.91 — a 4.4x 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 $93.21, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $18.64. 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 4.4x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $71.90 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | $200 | $1,585 | 4 | 30 | +114.1% |
| Minnesota | $152 | $715 | 41 | 384 | +62.8% |
| Colorado | $142 | $380 | 44 | 409 | +52.1% |
| Oregon | $141 | $493 | 38 | 462 | +51.1% |
| New York | $140 | $595 | 115 | 1,159 | +50.2% |
| Maryland | $126 | $476 | 39 | 531 | +34.8% |
| Louisiana | $118 | $379 | 66 | 346 | +26.5% |
| Washington | $116 | $388 | 69 | 752 | +24.7% |
| Florida | $112 | $474 | 170 | 1,477 | +19.9% |
| California | $100 | $453 | 191 | 2,179 | +7.6% |
| Kentucky | $99 | $290 | 38 | 201 | +6.0% |
| Texas | $98 | $405 | 243 | 1,986 | +4.9% |
| Oklahoma | $97 | $279 | 31 | 232 | +4.3% |
| Alaska | $95 | $550 | 9 | 34 | +1.7% |
| Nebraska | $95 | $393 | 21 | 238 | +1.6% |
| Pennsylvania | $94 | $424 | 125 | 1,213 | +0.8% |
| Nevada | $93 | $350 | 22 | 133 | -0.0% |
| New Jersey | $90 | $536 | 64 | 339 | -3.6% |
| Arkansas | $89 | $261 | 28 | 185 | -4.4% |
| Ohio | $87 | $373 | 123 | 988 | -6.3% |
| Wisconsin | $86 | $824 | 71 | 426 | -7.7% |
| Mississippi | $83 | $345 | 48 | 343 | -11.3% |
| Kansas | $81 | $402 | 41 | 266 | -12.6% |
| Massachusetts | $80 | $320 | 48 | 836 | -13.7% |
| Tennessee | $80 | $306 | 37 | 347 | -14.7% |
| Georgia | $79 | $383 | 90 | 709 | -15.3% |
| Virginia | $79 | $377 | 77 | 620 | -15.8% |
| North Carolina | $75 | $407 | 92 | 780 | -19.9% |
| Indiana | $74 | $292 | 81 | 532 | -20.4% |
| South Carolina | $73 | $391 | 59 | 536 | -21.6% |
| Illinois | $73 | $437 | 92 | 933 | -21.7% |
| Iowa | $72 | $248 | 36 | 239 | -22.5% |
| Connecticut | $71 | $429 | 26 | 242 | -23.5% |
| District of Columbia | $71 | $178 | 4 | 76 | -24.3% |
| Arizona | $70 | $320 | 33 | 585 | -24.9% |
| Alabama | $68 | $228 | 36 | 329 | -27.5% |
| New Hampshire | $64 | $324 | 11 | 309 | -31.2% |
| Montana | $64 | $375 | 12 | 157 | -31.5% |
| Delaware | $63 | $256 | 5 | 73 | -32.6% |
| Rhode Island | $63 | $258 | 5 | 73 | -32.7% |
| Missouri | $62 | $306 | 62 | 758 | -33.4% |
| Michigan | $62 | $366 | 93 | 499 | -33.4% |
| New Mexico | $61 | $248 | 7 | 94 | -34.1% |
| Utah | $61 | $189 | 26 | 184 | -34.3% |
| South Dakota | $61 | $241 | 13 | 95 | -34.5% |
| West Virginia | $61 | $188 | 17 | 187 | -34.6% |
| Idaho | $60 | $218 | 24 | 125 | -35.4% |
| Hawaii | $60 | $161 | 4 | 33 | -35.5% |
| Vermont | $57 | $323 | 2 | 49 | -39.3% |
⚠️ 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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