Insertion of catheters and destruction of tissue to treat abnormal heart rhythm
Medicare pricing data for 2,572 providers across 51 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
Insertion of catheters and destruction of tissue to treat abnormal heart rhythm (HCPCS code 93655) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $303.47, but hospitals typically charge $1,387 — a 4.6x 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 $303.47, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $60.69. 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 4.6x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $242.33 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $386 | $3,451 | 4 | 229 | +27.1% |
| New York | $362 | $3,170 | 157 | 2,950 | +19.1% |
| District of Columbia | $341 | $1,249 | 6 | 76 | +12.4% |
| Illinois | $327 | $1,487 | 114 | 1,979 | +7.8% |
| New Jersey | $324 | $1,348 | 63 | 1,130 | +6.6% |
| Florida | $322 | $1,026 | 197 | 4,977 | +6.2% |
| Maryland | $321 | $1,179 | 41 | 594 | +5.8% |
| Connecticut | $316 | $1,507 | 34 | 331 | +4.0% |
| Massachusetts | $315 | $1,475 | 75 | 1,238 | +3.9% |
| Michigan | $314 | $1,258 | 78 | 1,060 | +3.4% |
| Delaware | $305 | $711 | 8 | 188 | +0.6% |
| Washington | $305 | $1,028 | 53 | 1,088 | +0.5% |
| Pennsylvania | $305 | $1,343 | 147 | 1,981 | +0.4% |
| Hawaii | $304 | $888 | 2 | 22 | +0.3% |
| New Hampshire | $304 | $4,453 | 10 | 164 | +0.2% |
| Rhode Island | $304 | $1,187 | 8 | 137 | +0.2% |
| New Mexico | $303 | $967 | 8 | 337 | -0.0% |
| Virginia | $303 | $972 | 82 | 2,090 | -0.1% |
| Nevada | $303 | $1,179 | 17 | 280 | -0.2% |
| Puerto Rico | $302 | $319 | 7 | 12 | -0.5% |
| Colorado | $301 | $1,188 | 46 | 940 | -0.7% |
| Louisiana | $301 | $1,315 | 33 | 447 | -0.9% |
| Ohio | $299 | $1,220 | 105 | 1,425 | -1.6% |
| West Virginia | $298 | $1,026 | 17 | 129 | -1.7% |
| Georgia | $298 | $1,588 | 65 | 1,208 | -1.8% |
| Texas | $296 | $1,225 | 190 | 4,428 | -2.3% |
| California | $296 | $1,297 | 222 | 6,530 | -2.4% |
| Missouri | $296 | $1,138 | 42 | 836 | -2.5% |
| Montana | $295 | $1,149 | 8 | 141 | -2.7% |
| Arizona | $295 | $1,135 | 62 | 1,566 | -2.9% |
| Oregon | $292 | $1,018 | 28 | 293 | -3.6% |
| Vermont | $292 | $1,228 | 6 | 40 | -3.7% |
| Utah | $290 | $1,079 | 16 | 383 | -4.3% |
| Maine | $289 | $1,027 | 12 | 120 | -4.7% |
| Oklahoma | $289 | $1,150 | 22 | 674 | -4.9% |
| North Carolina | $288 | $1,508 | 78 | 1,764 | -5.2% |
| Kentucky | $288 | $826 | 36 | 479 | -5.2% |
| South Carolina | $285 | $1,491 | 41 | 1,559 | -6.0% |
| Alabama | $283 | $809 | 39 | 988 | -6.7% |
| Minnesota | $282 | $1,539 | 61 | 798 | -7.1% |
| Kansas | $280 | $1,108 | 28 | 671 | -7.6% |
| Indiana | $280 | $1,496 | 66 | 1,195 | -7.7% |
| Mississippi | $279 | $2,008 | 13 | 312 | -8.0% |
| South Dakota | $278 | $359 | 4 | 28 | -8.5% |
| Wisconsin | $277 | $3,659 | 54 | 519 | -8.8% |
| Arkansas | $276 | $734 | 14 | 604 | -8.9% |
| Iowa | $276 | $1,351 | 31 | 461 | -9.1% |
| North Dakota | $275 | $1,200 | 5 | 25 | -9.3% |
| Tennessee | $275 | $1,094 | 65 | 1,622 | -9.4% |
| Idaho | $271 | $984 | 13 | 219 | -10.7% |
| Nebraska | $270 | $1,109 | 16 | 321 | -10.9% |
⚠️ 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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