Placement of ear probe for computerized measurement of repeated sounds with interpretation and report
Medicare pricing data for 2,727 providers across 50 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 repeated sounds with interpretation and report (HCPCS code 92588) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $34.80, but hospitals typically charge $137.97 — a 4.0x 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 $34.80, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $6.96. 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 4.0x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $25.56 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $38 | $181 | 318 | 13,955 | +9.0% |
| District of Columbia | $38 | $124 | 4 | 15 | +8.0% |
| Alaska | $37 | $224 | 5 | 244 | +5.2% |
| California | $36 | $141 | 231 | 15,834 | +4.5% |
| New Jersey | $36 | $132 | 127 | 7,495 | +2.5% |
| Maryland | $36 | $107 | 76 | 2,046 | +2.0% |
| Hawaii | $36 | $181 | 12 | 698 | +2.0% |
| Connecticut | $35 | $184 | 45 | 1,119 | +1.5% |
| Massachusetts | $35 | $155 | 57 | 1,198 | +1.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $35 | $119 | 159 | 2,477 | +0.1% |
| New Hampshire | $35 | $122 | 8 | 66 | -0.1% |
| Maine | $35 | $149 | 6 | 147 | -0.5% |
| Delaware | $34 | $149 | 10 | 213 | -1.1% |
| Illinois | $34 | $124 | 54 | 983 | -1.7% |
| Colorado | $34 | $168 | 51 | 1,851 | -1.8% |
| Washington | $34 | $120 | 43 | 466 | -3.0% |
| Puerto Rico | $34 | $66 | 55 | 1,144 | -3.3% |
| Ohio | $34 | $122 | 51 | 622 | -3.4% |
| Nevada | $34 | $173 | 12 | 179 | -3.6% |
| Florida | $34 | $117 | 388 | 16,420 | -3.7% |
| Wyoming | $33 | $349 | 7 | 49 | -3.8% |
| Oregon | $33 | $102 | 15 | 232 | -4.9% |
| Arizona | $33 | $94 | 33 | 1,015 | -5.0% |
| Wisconsin | $33 | $251 | 16 | 37 | -5.5% |
| Utah | $33 | $115 | 22 | 603 | -5.8% |
| Rhode Island | $33 | $129 | 8 | 72 | -5.9% |
| North Carolina | $33 | $131 | 44 | 110 | -6.1% |
| Michigan | $33 | $104 | 38 | 731 | -6.6% |
| Texas | $32 | $148 | 181 | 4,398 | -6.9% |
| Virginia | $32 | $127 | 47 | 1,261 | -7.3% |
| South Carolina | $32 | $79 | 31 | 576 | -7.7% |
| Kansas | $32 | $172 | 24 | 380 | -7.7% |
| Iowa | $32 | $105 | 6 | 16 | -7.8% |
| Georgia | $32 | $136 | 93 | 2,891 | -7.9% |
| Alabama | $32 | $95 | 22 | 211 | -8.1% |
| Nebraska | $32 | $139 | 11 | 36 | -8.2% |
| Minnesota | $32 | $149 | 50 | 90 | -8.2% |
| Louisiana | $32 | $122 | 47 | 942 | -8.4% |
| Idaho | $32 | $122 | 8 | 227 | -8.5% |
| Missouri | $32 | $115 | 27 | 583 | -8.6% |
| Kentucky | $32 | $141 | 17 | 223 | -8.6% |
| Indiana | $32 | $142 | 35 | 242 | -9.1% |
| Vermont | $32 | $93 | 8 | 54 | -9.2% |
| North Dakota | $31 | $142 | 11 | 68 | -9.5% |
| New Mexico | $31 | $109 | 26 | 1,071 | -9.8% |
| Tennessee | $31 | $107 | 105 | 1,330 | -10.0% |
| Oklahoma | $31 | $102 | 19 | 1,161 | -10.1% |
| West Virginia | $31 | $125 | 6 | 23 | -10.2% |
| Arkansas | $31 | $141 | 4 | 408 | -10.5% |
| Mississippi | $31 | $131 | 12 | 189 | -12.2% |
⚠️ 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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