Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), in coma or asleep
Medicare pricing data for 2,332 providers across 48 states
This procedure has a 8.8x markup — hospitals charge $515.02 but Medicare allows only $58.46. Uninsured patients may face bills 8.8 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), in coma or asleep (HCPCS code 95822) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $58.46, but hospitals typically charge $515.02 — a 8.8x 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 $58.46, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $11.69. 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 8.8x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $45.94 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $76 | $395 | 210 | 2,474 | +29.3% |
| Alaska | $75 | $682 | 5 | 15 | +28.2% |
| District of Columbia | $62 | $253 | 10 | 132 | +5.4% |
| Massachusetts | $59 | $234 | 46 | 634 | +1.3% |
| New Jersey | $59 | $397 | 41 | 304 | +1.1% |
| Maryland | $59 | $221 | 69 | 1,085 | +0.5% |
| Connecticut | $59 | $808 | 26 | 350 | +0.1% |
| Washington | $58 | $759 | 56 | 408 | -0.2% |
| New York | $58 | $312 | 132 | 1,155 | -0.6% |
| Rhode Island | $57 | $162 | 7 | 28 | -3.1% |
| Oregon | $57 | $172 | 27 | 149 | -3.3% |
| Illinois | $56 | $434 | 110 | 741 | -3.8% |
| Colorado | $56 | $681 | 38 | 273 | -4.5% |
| New Hampshire | $56 | $504 | 14 | 85 | -4.5% |
| Montana | $56 | $136 | 11 | 33 | -4.5% |
| Texas | $56 | $1,408 | 175 | 2,413 | -4.7% |
| Hawaii | $56 | $141 | 9 | 15 | -4.8% |
| Pennsylvania | $56 | $509 | 112 | 803 | -4.8% |
| Florida | $56 | $356 | 186 | 1,260 | -4.9% |
| Nevada | $56 | $927 | 28 | 352 | -5.0% |
| Minnesota | $55 | $278 | 38 | 398 | -5.2% |
| North Dakota | $55 | $418 | 12 | 65 | -5.3% |
| Virginia | $55 | $247 | 38 | 385 | -5.8% |
| Michigan | $55 | $277 | 79 | 405 | -6.2% |
| Georgia | $55 | $310 | 69 | 689 | -6.3% |
| New Mexico | $55 | $121 | 5 | 56 | -6.7% |
| Arizona | $54 | $867 | 45 | 456 | -6.8% |
| Tennessee | $54 | $187 | 48 | 400 | -6.9% |
| South Dakota | $54 | $192 | 14 | 76 | -7.0% |
| North Carolina | $54 | $506 | 63 | 363 | -7.5% |
| Idaho | $54 | $184 | 8 | 33 | -7.5% |
| Utah | $54 | $1,643 | 11 | 234 | -7.5% |
| Wisconsin | $54 | $596 | 55 | 257 | -7.6% |
| Ohio | $54 | $356 | 93 | 627 | -7.6% |
| Maine | $54 | $360 | 13 | 108 | -7.9% |
| Missouri | $54 | $243 | 44 | 282 | -8.0% |
| Iowa | $54 | $612 | 11 | 62 | -8.3% |
| Louisiana | $54 | $303 | 38 | 317 | -8.3% |
| Kansas | $54 | $511 | 21 | 69 | -8.3% |
| West Virginia | $54 | $130 | 6 | 61 | -8.3% |
| South Carolina | $54 | $289 | 38 | 329 | -8.4% |
| Kentucky | $53 | $162 | 45 | 367 | -8.7% |
| Oklahoma | $53 | $170 | 31 | 649 | -8.8% |
| Indiana | $53 | $200 | 71 | 411 | -8.8% |
| Alabama | $53 | $171 | 33 | 175 | -9.4% |
| Nebraska | $53 | $164 | 11 | 81 | -9.5% |
| Mississippi | $52 | $129 | 17 | 188 | -10.9% |
| Arkansas | $52 | $662 | 16 | 390 | -11.0% |
⚠️ 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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