Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), 12-26 hours
Medicare pricing data for 436 providers across 29 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $146 in Colorado to $323 in California. Where you get this procedure matters more than almost any other factor. This is a specialized procedure with relatively few Medicare claims. Pricing data may be less reliable due to smaller sample sizes. 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), 12-26 hours (HCPCS code 95708) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $203.45, but hospitals typically charge $926.42 — 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 $203.45, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $40.69. 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 $161.09 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $323 | $992 | 25 | 827 | +58.5% |
| Nevada | $286 | $1,395 | 11 | 369 | +40.6% |
| Arizona | $276 | $1,017 | 19 | 846 | +35.4% |
| Utah | $217 | $409 | 2 | 40 | +6.5% |
| New York | $187 | $1,273 | 68 | 1,287 | -8.3% |
| Connecticut | $183 | $1,000 | 2 | 13 | -10.2% |
| Massachusetts | $180 | $1,381 | 3 | 51 | -11.3% |
| Rhode Island | $172 | $750 | 3 | 30 | -15.3% |
| Illinois | $169 | $604 | 10 | 167 | -17.2% |
| South Carolina | $166 | $517 | 10 | 76 | -18.6% |
| Indiana | $162 | $595 | 10 | 132 | -20.4% |
| Georgia | $160 | $715 | 14 | 57 | -21.2% |
| North Carolina | $160 | $801 | 15 | 59 | -21.3% |
| Michigan | $160 | $619 | 9 | 100 | -21.5% |
| Minnesota | $159 | $1,512 | 37 | 112 | -21.6% |
| New Hampshire | $159 | $2,129 | 4 | 26 | -22.1% |
| Ohio | $157 | $397 | 15 | 212 | -22.8% |
| Wisconsin | $157 | $771 | 5 | 27 | -23.0% |
| New Jersey | $156 | $772 | 24 | 558 | -23.6% |
| Alabama | $154 | $492 | 5 | 23 | -24.2% |
| Virginia | $154 | $1,365 | 9 | 165 | -24.3% |
| Maryland | $154 | $1,105 | 19 | 415 | -24.4% |
| Pennsylvania | $153 | $927 | 7 | 74 | -24.6% |
| Delaware | $153 | $305 | 1 | 32 | -24.8% |
| Florida | $152 | $413 | 43 | 429 | -25.1% |
| Texas | $152 | $439 | 36 | 626 | -25.2% |
| District of Columbia | $150 | $352 | 3 | 95 | -26.4% |
| Puerto Rico | $148 | $175 | 9 | 24 | -27.2% |
| Colorado | $146 | $1,046 | 6 | 66 | -28.5% |
⚠️ 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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