Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), continuous
Medicare pricing data for 972 providers across 40 states
This procedure has a 5.0x markup — hospitals charge $1,227 but Medicare allows only $243.93. Uninsured patients may face bills 5.0 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
Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), continuous (HCPCS code 95700) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $243.93, but hospitals typically charge $1,227 — a 5.0x 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 $243.93, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $48.79. 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 5.0x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $191.18 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $288 | $905 | 3 | 24 | +17.9% |
| California | $283 | $948 | 70 | 1,848 | +16.1% |
| Washington | $268 | $521 | 5 | 89 | +9.8% |
| Pennsylvania | $256 | $533 | 15 | 164 | +4.8% |
| Oklahoma | $255 | $563 | 5 | 196 | +4.6% |
| Maryland | $255 | $1,013 | 35 | 297 | +4.6% |
| Louisiana | $255 | $934 | 5 | 11 | +4.6% |
| Delaware | $255 | $313 | 1 | 28 | +4.5% |
| Mississippi | $255 | $3,395 | 6 | 186 | +4.5% |
| Florida | $253 | $2,788 | 98 | 1,523 | +3.8% |
| Arkansas | $252 | $905 | 4 | 51 | +3.4% |
| Texas | $252 | $1,654 | 135 | 3,882 | +3.3% |
| New Jersey | $252 | $986 | 64 | 1,079 | +3.3% |
| District of Columbia | $248 | $715 | 6 | 57 | +1.6% |
| Colorado | $247 | $903 | 8 | 94 | +1.1% |
| Arizona | $247 | $1,262 | 52 | 832 | +1.1% |
| New York | $241 | $1,013 | 111 | 1,869 | -1.2% |
| Connecticut | $241 | $1,107 | 8 | 97 | -1.3% |
| Nebraska | $241 | $2,000 | 1 | 18 | -1.3% |
| Virginia | $241 | $935 | 16 | 155 | -1.3% |
| Puerto Rico | $240 | $244 | 7 | 23 | -1.6% |
| Utah | $232 | $709 | 4 | 31 | -4.9% |
| Iowa | $228 | $751 | 3 | 22 | -6.3% |
| Indiana | $227 | $833 | 21 | 341 | -6.8% |
| Rhode Island | $224 | $568 | 4 | 31 | -8.1% |
| Tennessee | $224 | $486 | 11 | 103 | -8.2% |
| Maine | $221 | $1,902 | 2 | 16 | -9.3% |
| Massachusetts | $216 | $795 | 12 | 110 | -11.4% |
| Georgia | $214 | $600 | 21 | 50 | -12.2% |
| South Carolina | $213 | $751 | 14 | 130 | -12.6% |
| Nevada | $212 | $333 | 23 | 1,966 | -13.2% |
| Minnesota | $211 | $847 | 54 | 289 | -13.4% |
| Michigan | $211 | $474 | 23 | 173 | -13.5% |
| Illinois | $209 | $824 | 32 | 345 | -14.4% |
| Kentucky | $207 | $964 | 4 | 38 | -15.3% |
| North Carolina | $206 | $1,322 | 21 | 243 | -15.4% |
| Alabama | $202 | $655 | 10 | 73 | -17.1% |
| Ohio | $198 | $539 | 16 | 119 | -18.9% |
| Wisconsin | $195 | $573 | 8 | 138 | -20.1% |
| New Hampshire | $193 | $384 | 4 | 26 | -20.8% |
⚠️ 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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