Vemp testing of lower branch of inner ear nerve with interpretation and report
Medicare pricing data for 685 providers across 34 states
This is a specialized procedure with relatively few Medicare claims. Pricing data may be less reliable due to smaller sample sizes. 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
Vemp testing of lower branch of inner ear nerve with interpretation and report (HCPCS code 92517) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $76.61, but hospitals typically charge $204.48 — a 2.7x 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 $76.61, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $15.32. 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 2.7x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $60.02 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $87 | $221 | 9 | 160 | +14.1% |
| New York | $87 | $307 | 28 | 139 | +13.1% |
| California | $86 | $278 | 35 | 558 | +12.9% |
| Connecticut | $84 | $230 | 11 | 244 | +9.4% |
| Maryland | $82 | $139 | 20 | 152 | +6.8% |
| Washington | $80 | $197 | 16 | 246 | +4.9% |
| Colorado | $80 | $211 | 22 | 155 | +3.9% |
| Hawaii | $79 | $175 | 1 | 18 | +3.6% |
| Pennsylvania | $79 | $187 | 25 | 241 | +3.2% |
| New Hampshire | $79 | $183 | 1 | 74 | +2.8% |
| Minnesota | $78 | $346 | 7 | 189 | +2.2% |
| Nevada | $77 | $193 | 5 | 21 | +0.8% |
| Montana | $77 | $157 | 5 | 21 | +0.6% |
| Florida | $76 | $179 | 201 | 2,007 | -0.8% |
| Massachusetts | $76 | $362 | 7 | 41 | -1.1% |
| Texas | $75 | $208 | 45 | 561 | -1.6% |
| Arizona | $75 | $184 | 29 | 338 | -2.0% |
| Virginia | $75 | $185 | 15 | 81 | -2.5% |
| District of Columbia | $74 | $146 | 4 | 12 | -3.3% |
| Georgia | $74 | $220 | 14 | 59 | -3.7% |
| Utah | $74 | $201 | 18 | 183 | -3.9% |
| Missouri | $74 | $220 | 7 | 312 | -3.9% |
| Illinois | $73 | $167 | 18 | 71 | -4.8% |
| North Carolina | $73 | $216 | 14 | 82 | -5.1% |
| Michigan | $72 | $141 | 5 | 27 | -5.5% |
| Kansas | $72 | $215 | 10 | 279 | -5.6% |
| Indiana | $72 | $172 | 10 | 427 | -5.9% |
| Louisiana | $72 | $205 | 8 | 86 | -6.5% |
| Oklahoma | $71 | $237 | 10 | 130 | -6.8% |
| West Virginia | $71 | $143 | 4 | 91 | -6.9% |
| Alabama | $71 | $133 | 17 | 117 | -7.6% |
| Tennessee | $71 | $221 | 20 | 103 | -8.0% |
| Arkansas | $69 | $140 | 4 | 43 | -10.5% |
| Ohio | $45 | $196 | 12 | 60 | -41.6% |
⚠️ 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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