Test to assess by hearing by examining the repetition of real words versus nonsense words
Medicare pricing data for 122 providers across 19 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
Test to assess by hearing by examining the repetition of real words versus nonsense words (HCPCS code 92571) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $29.14, but hospitals typically charge $52.23 — a 1.8x 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 $29.14, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $5.83. 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 1.8x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $20.91 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $35 | $66 | 8 | 731 | +19.3% |
| Illinois | $32 | $44 | 7 | 262 | +8.1% |
| Washington | $30 | $53 | 3 | 52 | +3.5% |
| Nevada | $30 | $50 | 1 | 207 | +3.3% |
| New York | $30 | $58 | 16 | 853 | +1.8% |
| Florida | $29 | $52 | 17 | 1,561 | +0.2% |
| Utah | $28 | $65 | 9 | 660 | -3.7% |
| Pennsylvania | $28 | $40 | 7 | 154 | -4.1% |
| North Carolina | $28 | $29 | 1 | 47 | -4.6% |
| Montana | $28 | $28 | 1 | 19 | -5.3% |
| Oregon | $28 | $28 | 1 | 36 | -5.4% |
| Tennessee | $27 | $31 | 4 | 137 | -8.2% |
| Oklahoma | $27 | $50 | 2 | 33 | -8.7% |
| Massachusetts | $26 | $28 | 3 | 31 | -9.4% |
| Texas | $26 | $40 | 5 | 39 | -9.5% |
| New Mexico | $26 | $28 | 9 | 378 | -11.7% |
| Colorado | $26 | $59 | 12 | 227 | -12.4% |
| Arkansas | $25 | $45 | 3 | 351 | -12.8% |
| Arizona | $20 | $21 | 2 | 53 | -30.7% |
⚠️ Important: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees may be billed separately. Total out-of-pocket costs may be higher.
💊 Need post-procedure medications? Check costs on OpenPrescriber