Placement of ear probe for computerized measurement of sound with interpretation and report
Medicare pricing data for 1,863 providers across 46 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
Placement of ear probe for computerized measurement of sound with interpretation and report (HCPCS code 92587) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $22.94, but hospitals typically charge $112.58 — a 4.9x 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 $22.94, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $4.59. 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 4.9x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $16.75 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $25 | $137 | 318 | 17,416 | +8.0% |
| California | $24 | $79 | 125 | 2,275 | +2.6% |
| Maryland | $23 | $76 | 67 | 1,182 | +0.7% |
| Massachusetts | $23 | $95 | 52 | 564 | 0.0% |
| Hawaii | $23 | $132 | 1 | 280 | -1.0% |
| Illinois | $22 | $52 | 56 | 834 | -2.2% |
| Connecticut | $22 | $117 | 37 | 586 | -2.7% |
| District of Columbia | $22 | $76 | 9 | 115 | -2.8% |
| Colorado | $22 | $88 | 18 | 76 | -3.3% |
| Pennsylvania | $22 | $76 | 85 | 1,795 | -3.5% |
| Rhode Island | $22 | $89 | 12 | 235 | -4.1% |
| New Jersey | $22 | $126 | 68 | 3,710 | -4.2% |
| Michigan | $22 | $72 | 51 | 586 | -4.4% |
| Delaware | $22 | $130 | 3 | 19 | -4.6% |
| Nevada | $22 | $61 | 4 | 17 | -5.3% |
| Washington | $22 | $91 | 26 | 59 | -5.6% |
| Virginia | $22 | $133 | 37 | 527 | -5.9% |
| Florida | $21 | $86 | 77 | 1,328 | -6.4% |
| Texas | $21 | $109 | 110 | 1,462 | -6.7% |
| Oregon | $21 | $66 | 9 | 12 | -7.5% |
| Minnesota | $21 | $98 | 36 | 64 | -7.6% |
| Indiana | $21 | $165 | 46 | 318 | -7.8% |
| Arizona | $21 | $68 | 20 | 248 | -7.8% |
| Utah | $21 | $88 | 7 | 320 | -8.4% |
| Georgia | $21 | $74 | 48 | 722 | -8.9% |
| Wisconsin | $21 | $130 | 20 | 78 | -10.2% |
| South Carolina | $21 | $114 | 35 | 748 | -10.3% |
| North Dakota | $21 | $125 | 7 | 14 | -10.5% |
| West Virginia | $21 | $110 | 15 | 50 | -10.5% |
| Mississippi | $21 | $161 | 10 | 124 | -10.6% |
| Ohio | $21 | $82 | 63 | 564 | -10.6% |
| Iowa | $20 | $106 | 20 | 44 | -10.9% |
| Kansas | $20 | $125 | 17 | 857 | -11.3% |
| New Mexico | $20 | $60 | 18 | 60 | -11.8% |
| Tennessee | $20 | $96 | 50 | 364 | -12.2% |
| Arkansas | $20 | $101 | 13 | 195 | -12.7% |
| Louisiana | $20 | $126 | 26 | 80 | -13.3% |
| Kentucky | $20 | $72 | 19 | 296 | -14.0% |
| Oklahoma | $20 | $50 | 16 | 439 | -14.6% |
| Alabama | $19 | $58 | 22 | 493 | -15.3% |
| Missouri | $19 | $63 | 19 | 79 | -17.8% |
| Idaho | $19 | $67 | 9 | 32 | -19.0% |
| Nebraska | $18 | $90 | 9 | 40 | -20.0% |
| North Carolina | $18 | $70 | 68 | 999 | -20.7% |
| Montana | $18 | $33 | 4 | 13 | -21.6% |
| Vermont | $18 | $22 | 3 | 14 | -23.7% |
⚠️ Important: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees may be billed separately. Total out-of-pocket costs may be higher.
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