Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), 61-119 minutes
Medicare pricing data for 2,406 providers across 47 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $77 in Arkansas to $369 in New Jersey. 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), 61-119 minutes (HCPCS code 95813) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $197.17, but hospitals typically charge $737.85 — a 3.7x 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 $197.17, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $39.43. 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 3.7x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $154.10 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $369 | $1,038 | 84 | 1,667 | +87.0% |
| Nevada | $355 | $660 | 21 | 167 | +80.1% |
| Maryland | $325 | $774 | 57 | 594 | +65.0% |
| Arizona | $310 | $618 | 41 | 527 | +57.2% |
| Minnesota | $308 | $1,244 | 64 | 461 | +56.3% |
| Delaware | $301 | $723 | 11 | 75 | +52.9% |
| Florida | $277 | $772 | 167 | 1,561 | +40.5% |
| California | $267 | $785 | 204 | 2,333 | +35.6% |
| Texas | $249 | $887 | 177 | 3,128 | +26.4% |
| Alabama | $243 | $440 | 25 | 150 | +23.5% |
| Louisiana | $220 | $943 | 40 | 285 | +11.5% |
| New York | $209 | $777 | 195 | 2,211 | +6.1% |
| Idaho | $207 | $558 | 8 | 26 | +4.8% |
| North Carolina | $192 | $555 | 63 | 265 | -2.4% |
| Tennessee | $182 | $548 | 62 | 343 | -7.5% |
| Indiana | $174 | $358 | 37 | 214 | -12.0% |
| Georgia | $164 | $1,168 | 65 | 743 | -16.9% |
| Michigan | $155 | $806 | 89 | 603 | -21.3% |
| Kansas | $137 | $399 | 22 | 332 | -30.7% |
| Wisconsin | $126 | $861 | 46 | 276 | -35.9% |
| Oklahoma | $125 | $359 | 22 | 191 | -36.7% |
| Utah | $124 | $4,413 | 22 | 390 | -36.9% |
| Massachusetts | $123 | $405 | 62 | 1,703 | -37.5% |
| Ohio | $119 | $443 | 123 | 770 | -39.5% |
| Illinois | $116 | $617 | 110 | 623 | -41.2% |
| Alaska | $112 | $2,849 | 2 | 55 | -43.0% |
| Washington | $110 | $311 | 39 | 607 | -44.3% |
| South Carolina | $106 | $275 | 39 | 868 | -46.2% |
| Kentucky | $96 | $269 | 38 | 383 | -51.3% |
| Virginia | $95 | $396 | 41 | 171 | -51.8% |
| Colorado | $95 | $407 | 47 | 449 | -52.1% |
| District of Columbia | $93 | $973 | 11 | 105 | -52.9% |
| Missouri | $92 | $316 | 52 | 741 | -53.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $91 | $426 | 103 | 741 | -53.9% |
| Connecticut | $89 | $392 | 31 | 394 | -54.9% |
| Oregon | $87 | $513 | 11 | 30 | -55.9% |
| Rhode Island | $85 | $287 | 10 | 24 | -56.9% |
| Montana | $84 | $232 | 8 | 15 | -57.5% |
| North Dakota | $83 | $522 | 7 | 12 | -57.7% |
| New Hampshire | $83 | $567 | 22 | 95 | -57.9% |
| New Mexico | $82 | $408 | 12 | 99 | -58.2% |
| West Virginia | $80 | $300 | 14 | 94 | -59.2% |
| Mississippi | $80 | $508 | 15 | 424 | -59.4% |
| South Dakota | $80 | $311 | 10 | 36 | -59.5% |
| Nebraska | $80 | $314 | 10 | 109 | -59.6% |
| Iowa | $80 | $451 | 19 | 425 | -59.6% |
| Arkansas | $77 | $710 | 14 | 114 | -60.9% |
⚠️ 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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