Test for balance and posture
Medicare pricing data for 752 providers across 36 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
Test for balance and posture (HCPCS code 92548) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $47.91, but hospitals typically charge $211.17 — 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 $47.91, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $9.58. 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 $36.71 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $52 | $195 | 29 | 3,028 | +9.4% |
| Virginia | $52 | $233 | 8 | 726 | +8.8% |
| California | $51 | $325 | 55 | 3,713 | +6.1% |
| New Jersey | $50 | $204 | 20 | 835 | +5.2% |
| Connecticut | $49 | $187 | 10 | 43 | +2.5% |
| New York | $48 | $211 | 91 | 8,788 | +1.2% |
| Delaware | $47 | $280 | 14 | 837 | -1.4% |
| Michigan | $47 | $210 | 25 | 329 | -1.6% |
| Nevada | $47 | $243 | 9 | 419 | -2.1% |
| Florida | $46 | $148 | 68 | 2,595 | -3.1% |
| Texas | $46 | $173 | 117 | 3,436 | -3.2% |
| Georgia | $46 | $222 | 31 | 1,655 | -3.5% |
| Missouri | $46 | $197 | 11 | 236 | -4.2% |
| Oregon | $46 | $126 | 7 | 402 | -4.4% |
| Minnesota | $46 | $465 | 16 | 106 | -4.8% |
| Arizona | $45 | $159 | 35 | 810 | -5.2% |
| Utah | $45 | $219 | 20 | 291 | -5.8% |
| South Carolina | $45 | $184 | 5 | 81 | -5.9% |
| Colorado | $45 | $203 | 5 | 133 | -6.0% |
| North Carolina | $45 | $192 | 4 | 37 | -6.1% |
| Hawaii | $45 | $183 | 1 | 25 | -6.7% |
| Oklahoma | $45 | $149 | 4 | 29 | -6.7% |
| Indiana | $44 | $177 | 27 | 311 | -7.2% |
| Ohio | $44 | $102 | 3 | 45 | -7.5% |
| Tennessee | $44 | $248 | 4 | 187 | -7.6% |
| Louisiana | $44 | $240 | 18 | 232 | -7.7% |
| Iowa | $44 | $240 | 5 | 124 | -8.2% |
| West Virginia | $44 | $137 | 6 | 123 | -8.3% |
| Alabama | $44 | $152 | 19 | 547 | -8.6% |
| Nebraska | $43 | $211 | 10 | 167 | -9.8% |
| Mississippi | $43 | $112 | 3 | 67 | -10.0% |
| Washington | $42 | $162 | 10 | 219 | -12.6% |
| Massachusetts | $41 | $163 | 16 | 355 | -13.4% |
| Illinois | $41 | $241 | 7 | 38 | -13.7% |
| Pennsylvania | $40 | $124 | 24 | 512 | -15.5% |
| South Dakota | $33 | $86 | 4 | 72 | -32.0% |
⚠️ 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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