Needle measurement of electrical activity in muscle with injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscle
Medicare pricing data for 3,892 providers across 51 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $19 in Vermont to $84 in Hawaii. 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
Needle measurement of electrical activity in muscle with injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscle (HCPCS code 95874) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $55.67, but hospitals typically charge $180.23 — a 3.2x 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 $55.67, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $11.13. 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 3.2x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $43.65 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $84 | $184 | 10 | 186 | +50.5% |
| District of Columbia | $82 | $193 | 31 | 811 | +47.5% |
| Connecticut | $74 | $238 | 51 | 1,647 | +33.7% |
| Wyoming | $72 | $195 | 8 | 60 | +29.8% |
| Arizona | $69 | $186 | 61 | 1,340 | +24.2% |
| Florida | $69 | $198 | 243 | 6,867 | +23.1% |
| New York | $67 | $223 | 236 | 5,887 | +20.9% |
| California | $66 | $189 | 311 | 7,423 | +18.3% |
| New Jersey | $64 | $199 | 104 | 1,835 | +15.5% |
| Colorado | $64 | $162 | 88 | 2,388 | +15.5% |
| Indiana | $64 | $141 | 97 | 1,992 | +15.3% |
| Texas | $63 | $207 | 194 | 4,185 | +13.2% |
| Oregon | $63 | $193 | 57 | 775 | +13.1% |
| Oklahoma | $63 | $149 | 26 | 418 | +12.4% |
| Rhode Island | $63 | $203 | 12 | 137 | +12.3% |
| Alabama | $60 | $150 | 33 | 773 | +7.7% |
| Minnesota | $57 | $257 | 125 | 3,821 | +2.5% |
| Maryland | $57 | $134 | 56 | 1,220 | +1.8% |
| Washington | $56 | $144 | 126 | 3,428 | +0.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $56 | $131 | 205 | 4,572 | -0.3% |
| Missouri | $55 | $146 | 95 | 2,913 | -0.3% |
| South Carolina | $55 | $284 | 63 | 1,490 | -1.1% |
| North Carolina | $54 | $171 | 131 | 3,154 | -2.2% |
| Tennessee | $54 | $164 | 79 | 1,611 | -3.7% |
| Georgia | $53 | $166 | 86 | 1,985 | -5.1% |
| Illinois | $52 | $170 | 169 | 3,943 | -7.1% |
| Nevada | $51 | $396 | 27 | 613 | -7.9% |
| South Dakota | $51 | $171 | 19 | 558 | -8.5% |
| Massachusetts | $50 | $168 | 110 | 4,085 | -9.7% |
| Louisiana | $48 | $157 | 52 | 776 | -13.1% |
| Utah | $48 | $129 | 28 | 456 | -13.7% |
| Kansas | $47 | $158 | 35 | 1,239 | -15.6% |
| Ohio | $47 | $137 | 178 | 3,970 | -15.8% |
| Michigan | $46 | $172 | 180 | 2,685 | -16.5% |
| Virginia | $46 | $113 | 91 | 2,454 | -17.1% |
| New Mexico | $43 | $127 | 18 | 264 | -22.1% |
| Montana | $42 | $109 | 20 | 572 | -24.0% |
| Delaware | $41 | $109 | 14 | 343 | -26.9% |
| Arkansas | $40 | $118 | 23 | 471 | -28.0% |
| Idaho | $40 | $88 | 25 | 379 | -28.5% |
| Mississippi | $39 | $136 | 23 | 1,338 | -30.8% |
| Wisconsin | $38 | $370 | 106 | 3,235 | -32.2% |
| Iowa | $37 | $138 | 52 | 1,358 | -33.1% |
| Nebraska | $36 | $117 | 30 | 980 | -35.5% |
| New Hampshire | $34 | $119 | 25 | 676 | -38.8% |
| Kentucky | $29 | $72 | 53 | 1,175 | -47.6% |
| West Virginia | $29 | $73 | 20 | 417 | -47.8% |
| Alaska | $26 | $125 | 2 | 28 | -53.2% |
| North Dakota | $26 | $118 | 19 | 560 | -53.4% |
| Maine | $21 | $68 | 19 | 365 | -62.3% |
| Vermont | $19 | $53 | 10 | 287 | -65.3% |
⚠️ 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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