Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, limited study
Medicare pricing data for 5,491 providers across 52 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $20 in Vermont to $64 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
Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, limited study (HCPCS code 95885) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $47.71, but hospitals typically charge $188.97 — a 4.0x 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 $47.71, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $9.54. 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 4.0x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $37.46 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $64 | $286 | 148 | 3,202 | +34.0% |
| Puerto Rico | $61 | $65 | 13 | 72 | +28.3% |
| Wyoming | $60 | $149 | 5 | 137 | +26.2% |
| Delaware | $60 | $153 | 19 | 312 | +25.7% |
| Rhode Island | $58 | $160 | 18 | 532 | +21.4% |
| California | $58 | $167 | 398 | 9,753 | +21.3% |
| New York | $57 | $215 | 414 | 8,397 | +18.8% |
| Nevada | $56 | $589 | 23 | 308 | +17.5% |
| Florida | $55 | $165 | 366 | 10,894 | +16.3% |
| Georgia | $55 | $225 | 259 | 4,913 | +14.7% |
| Hawaii | $54 | $123 | 14 | 164 | +13.0% |
| Minnesota | $54 | $266 | 148 | 4,279 | +12.8% |
| Oregon | $54 | $172 | 78 | 1,340 | +12.3% |
| Arizona | $53 | $197 | 110 | 3,755 | +11.8% |
| Colorado | $52 | $173 | 107 | 1,911 | +9.3% |
| Alabama | $51 | $100 | 83 | 2,133 | +6.2% |
| Oklahoma | $50 | $150 | 30 | 1,188 | +5.6% |
| Alaska | $50 | $336 | 18 | 633 | +4.7% |
| South Carolina | $50 | $127 | 75 | 2,982 | +4.5% |
| Arkansas | $49 | $155 | 40 | 1,202 | +3.0% |
| Montana | $48 | $181 | 26 | 518 | +0.1% |
| Indiana | $48 | $142 | 137 | 1,850 | -0.3% |
| Maryland | $47 | $156 | 134 | 4,640 | -1.1% |
| Texas | $47 | $280 | 322 | 7,619 | -1.4% |
| Washington | $47 | $147 | 150 | 2,743 | -1.5% |
| Michigan | $47 | $136 | 206 | 3,652 | -1.5% |
| Nebraska | $47 | $140 | 32 | 750 | -2.5% |
| District of Columbia | $46 | $140 | 13 | 317 | -3.0% |
| South Dakota | $46 | $158 | 17 | 508 | -3.7% |
| North Carolina | $46 | $132 | 185 | 4,614 | -4.2% |
| Connecticut | $45 | $351 | 60 | 1,270 | -5.4% |
| Mississippi | $45 | $124 | 23 | 913 | -6.1% |
| Kentucky | $45 | $131 | 75 | 1,997 | -6.1% |
| Tennessee | $42 | $132 | 118 | 2,252 | -11.2% |
| Pennsylvania | $42 | $152 | 269 | 4,443 | -12.3% |
| Virginia | $40 | $147 | 155 | 4,385 | -15.2% |
| Idaho | $38 | $97 | 37 | 681 | -20.3% |
| Louisiana | $37 | $170 | 59 | 924 | -21.9% |
| New Mexico | $37 | $121 | 29 | 310 | -23.2% |
| Utah | $37 | $1,014 | 54 | 1,432 | -23.3% |
| Missouri | $36 | $123 | 124 | 2,876 | -23.6% |
| Massachusetts | $36 | $161 | 154 | 4,423 | -25.0% |
| Wisconsin | $35 | $363 | 132 | 1,988 | -27.4% |
| Illinois | $34 | $161 | 217 | 3,330 | -29.5% |
| Kansas | $32 | $116 | 36 | 632 | -32.7% |
| New Hampshire | $31 | $154 | 31 | 845 | -35.9% |
| Iowa | $30 | $112 | 44 | 1,229 | -36.4% |
| West Virginia | $28 | $90 | 24 | 652 | -41.4% |
| Ohio | $27 | $98 | 199 | 2,880 | -43.3% |
| North Dakota | $24 | $75 | 23 | 465 | -50.4% |
| Maine | $21 | $65 | 18 | 183 | -55.6% |
| Vermont | $20 | $60 | 18 | 390 | -57.1% |
⚠️ 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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