Programming of heart rhythm stimulation after drug infusion
Medicare pricing data for 2,658 providers across 50 states
This procedure has a 7.0x markup — hospitals charge $575.98 but Medicare allows only $82.68. Uninsured patients may face bills 7.0 times higher than what insurance negotiates. 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
Programming of heart rhythm stimulation after drug infusion (HCPCS code 93623) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $82.68, but hospitals typically charge $575.98 — a 7.0x 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 $82.68, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $16.54. 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 7.0x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $66.00 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $99 | $1,325 | 4 | 243 | +19.8% |
| New York | $98 | $1,116 | 169 | 3,147 | +18.3% |
| Delaware | $93 | $422 | 10 | 49 | +12.7% |
| New Jersey | $90 | $560 | 70 | 1,061 | +8.7% |
| Maryland | $87 | $563 | 45 | 484 | +4.9% |
| Connecticut | $86 | $948 | 37 | 229 | +4.3% |
| Illinois | $86 | $535 | 121 | 1,235 | +3.7% |
| California | $85 | $501 | 231 | 5,274 | +3.2% |
| Massachusetts | $85 | $552 | 81 | 568 | +2.9% |
| Washington | $85 | $344 | 52 | 894 | +2.7% |
| District of Columbia | $84 | $493 | 10 | 68 | +2.0% |
| Florida | $84 | $451 | 207 | 4,731 | +1.0% |
| Rhode Island | $84 | $507 | 9 | 56 | +1.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $83 | $502 | 148 | 1,778 | +0.4% |
| Colorado | $83 | $698 | 50 | 904 | +0.2% |
| Nevada | $82 | $389 | 16 | 118 | -0.5% |
| Michigan | $82 | $518 | 80 | 607 | -0.6% |
| Puerto Rico | $82 | $167 | 8 | 30 | -1.3% |
| Montana | $81 | $313 | 8 | 162 | -2.0% |
| New Hampshire | $81 | $1,275 | 11 | 47 | -2.1% |
| Oregon | $81 | $383 | 29 | 367 | -2.6% |
| Texas | $80 | $667 | 203 | 3,979 | -2.8% |
| Virginia | $80 | $358 | 81 | 1,458 | -3.0% |
| Wyoming | $80 | $502 | 2 | 17 | -3.3% |
| Maine | $80 | $357 | 10 | 40 | -3.6% |
| Arizona | $79 | $366 | 67 | 1,134 | -4.3% |
| New Mexico | $79 | $365 | 9 | 84 | -4.3% |
| Missouri | $79 | $503 | 44 | 357 | -4.6% |
| Georgia | $79 | $617 | 70 | 971 | -4.7% |
| Minnesota | $79 | $540 | 63 | 405 | -5.0% |
| Ohio | $78 | $368 | 109 | 791 | -5.6% |
| North Dakota | $78 | $644 | 5 | 63 | -6.1% |
| Nebraska | $78 | $565 | 19 | 197 | -6.2% |
| North Carolina | $77 | $546 | 82 | 1,327 | -6.7% |
| Utah | $77 | $417 | 17 | 291 | -6.9% |
| West Virginia | $77 | $477 | 17 | 336 | -7.1% |
| Louisiana | $77 | $508 | 27 | 336 | -7.1% |
| Wisconsin | $77 | $1,380 | 53 | 472 | -7.3% |
| Oklahoma | $76 | $574 | 21 | 344 | -7.9% |
| South Carolina | $76 | $573 | 39 | 1,259 | -7.9% |
| South Dakota | $76 | $345 | 5 | 42 | -7.9% |
| Kansas | $75 | $573 | 28 | 521 | -8.8% |
| Alabama | $75 | $551 | 35 | 628 | -8.8% |
| Indiana | $75 | $553 | 64 | 840 | -9.1% |
| Kentucky | $75 | $361 | 36 | 350 | -9.2% |
| Iowa | $75 | $699 | 27 | 125 | -9.3% |
| Arkansas | $74 | $339 | 15 | 369 | -10.5% |
| Idaho | $74 | $325 | 12 | 232 | -10.9% |
| Tennessee | $74 | $469 | 63 | 781 | -10.9% |
| Mississippi | $73 | $554 | 13 | 102 | -11.2% |
⚠️ 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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