Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), 41-60 minutes
Medicare pricing data for 2,201 providers across 50 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $52 in Idaho to $344 in Delaware. Where you get this procedure matters more than almost any other factor. 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), 41-60 minutes (HCPCS code 95812) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $171.71, but hospitals typically charge $618.87 — a 3.6x 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 $171.71, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $34.34. 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 3.6x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $134.12 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $344 | $598 | 1 | 109 | +100.3% |
| Alaska | $326 | $2,645 | 10 | 145 | +89.7% |
| New Jersey | $299 | $655 | 74 | 638 | +74.0% |
| Minnesota | $280 | $962 | 73 | 727 | +63.2% |
| New York | $262 | $609 | 188 | 1,687 | +52.7% |
| Nevada | $244 | $1,418 | 24 | 722 | +42.3% |
| California | $237 | $828 | 210 | 2,994 | +37.8% |
| Arizona | $227 | $826 | 54 | 1,131 | +32.0% |
| Alabama | $215 | $399 | 19 | 118 | +24.9% |
| Wyoming | $207 | $626 | 6 | 44 | +20.6% |
| Maryland | $188 | $364 | 42 | 369 | +9.4% |
| South Carolina | $188 | $404 | 22 | 459 | +9.2% |
| District of Columbia | $182 | $433 | 13 | 73 | +6.0% |
| Texas | $173 | $578 | 145 | 1,234 | +0.5% |
| North Carolina | $170 | $611 | 41 | 179 | -0.7% |
| Tennessee | $166 | $361 | 67 | 1,022 | -3.2% |
| Oklahoma | $163 | $610 | 15 | 102 | -4.8% |
| Florida | $153 | $594 | 151 | 1,184 | -11.1% |
| Michigan | $147 | $592 | 72 | 400 | -14.7% |
| Pennsylvania | $111 | $584 | 104 | 595 | -35.4% |
| Georgia | $111 | $1,328 | 62 | 402 | -35.4% |
| West Virginia | $109 | $324 | 18 | 195 | -36.3% |
| Louisiana | $104 | $709 | 33 | 231 | -39.7% |
| Wisconsin | $102 | $771 | 47 | 223 | -40.8% |
| Virginia | $85 | $317 | 38 | 166 | -50.5% |
| Connecticut | $83 | $377 | 27 | 312 | -51.8% |
| Ohio | $75 | $329 | 65 | 260 | -56.1% |
| Utah | $75 | $330 | 26 | 370 | -56.1% |
| Montana | $73 | $183 | 17 | 107 | -57.6% |
| Colorado | $72 | $334 | 39 | 307 | -58.3% |
| Massachusetts | $68 | $251 | 59 | 660 | -60.5% |
| Missouri | $67 | $334 | 52 | 262 | -60.9% |
| Illinois | $66 | $232 | 122 | 1,009 | -61.6% |
| New Mexico | $58 | $234 | 14 | 151 | -66.3% |
| Oregon | $58 | $276 | 13 | 26 | -66.4% |
| Puerto Rico | $55 | $88 | 1 | 21 | -67.9% |
| Washington | $55 | $231 | 39 | 335 | -68.0% |
| North Dakota | $55 | $414 | 13 | 101 | -68.1% |
| New Hampshire | $55 | $490 | 20 | 147 | -68.2% |
| Kansas | $53 | $239 | 9 | 16 | -68.9% |
| Indiana | $53 | $540 | 23 | 91 | -68.9% |
| Iowa | $53 | $183 | 10 | 116 | -69.0% |
| Maine | $53 | $287 | 7 | 28 | -69.0% |
| South Dakota | $53 | $270 | 10 | 130 | -69.0% |
| Vermont | $53 | $257 | 5 | 41 | -69.1% |
| Kentucky | $53 | $174 | 28 | 127 | -69.1% |
| Nebraska | $53 | $394 | 12 | 187 | -69.4% |
| Mississippi | $52 | $360 | 13 | 46 | -69.5% |
| Arkansas | $52 | $618 | 10 | 65 | -69.7% |
| Idaho | $52 | $124 | 7 | 26 | -69.7% |
⚠️ 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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