Use of electrodes during balance testing
Medicare pricing data for 1,015 providers across 40 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 electrodes during balance testing (HCPCS code 92547) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $11.10, but hospitals typically charge $41.82 — a 3.8x 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 $11.10, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $2.22. 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 3.8x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $8.76 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $13 | $51 | 108 | 3,437 | +14.0% |
| California | $13 | $43 | 62 | 1,934 | +13.2% |
| Maryland | $13 | $41 | 32 | 2,285 | +13.1% |
| New Jersey | $13 | $47 | 31 | 1,047 | +12.7% |
| Hawaii | $12 | $97 | 2 | 55 | +10.2% |
| Maine | $12 | $98 | 1 | 35 | +7.0% |
| Connecticut | $12 | $69 | 7 | 64 | +6.8% |
| Washington | $11 | $44 | 9 | 222 | +2.7% |
| Massachusetts | $11 | $26 | 9 | 235 | +1.7% |
| Colorado | $11 | $39 | 16 | 206 | +1.4% |
| Pennsylvania | $11 | $44 | 23 | 186 | +0.6% |
| New Hampshire | $11 | $23 | 1 | 77 | -0.5% |
| Illinois | $11 | $66 | 15 | 158 | -1.3% |
| Minnesota | $11 | $61 | 2 | 35 | -2.3% |
| Virginia | $11 | $27 | 20 | 507 | -4.2% |
| Puerto Rico | $11 | $17 | 28 | 133 | -4.3% |
| Nevada | $11 | $103 | 21 | 980 | -4.4% |
| Texas | $10 | $47 | 66 | 705 | -6.8% |
| Florida | $10 | $28 | 210 | 4,520 | -7.9% |
| Michigan | $10 | $33 | 32 | 503 | -7.9% |
| Arizona | $10 | $26 | 27 | 501 | -8.2% |
| Delaware | $10 | $15 | 2 | 11 | -8.7% |
| Vermont | $10 | $55 | 2 | 17 | -8.7% |
| Kansas | $10 | $25 | 3 | 36 | -9.5% |
| Missouri | $10 | $36 | 12 | 187 | -9.5% |
| Wisconsin | $10 | $33 | 3 | 29 | -9.5% |
| South Carolina | $10 | $39 | 24 | 252 | -10.3% |
| Georgia | $10 | $43 | 71 | 673 | -10.5% |
| North Carolina | $10 | $36 | 23 | 382 | -11.5% |
| Utah | $10 | $27 | 17 | 198 | -11.7% |
| Ohio | $10 | $44 | 15 | 117 | -12.3% |
| Indiana | $10 | $22 | 7 | 682 | -12.6% |
| Nebraska | $10 | $14 | 3 | 114 | -13.0% |
| Louisiana | $9 | $38 | 19 | 223 | -14.7% |
| Tennessee | $9 | $56 | 18 | 590 | -15.0% |
| Oklahoma | $9 | $56 | 16 | 242 | -16.5% |
| Arkansas | $9 | $101 | 5 | 75 | -17.8% |
| Kentucky | $9 | $10 | 5 | 14 | -19.8% |
| Mississippi | $9 | $42 | 7 | 120 | -19.8% |
| Alabama | $8 | $13 | 30 | 462 | -25.2% |
⚠️ 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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