Needle measurement of electrical activity in trunk or head muscles
Medicare pricing data for 866 providers across 40 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $33 in Mississippi to $93 in Indiana. Where you get this procedure matters more than almost any other factor. This is a specialized procedure with relatively few Medicare claims. Pricing data may be less reliable due to smaller sample sizes. 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 trunk or head muscles (HCPCS code 95887) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $81.82, but hospitals typically charge $244.15 — a 3.0x 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 $81.82, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $16.36. 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 3.0x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $65.06 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | $93 | $204 | 18 | 74 | +13.6% |
| California | $91 | $264 | 96 | 1,716 | +11.8% |
| Connecticut | $91 | $322 | 8 | 13 | +11.5% |
| Maryland | $88 | $251 | 26 | 998 | +7.6% |
| New York | $87 | $298 | 78 | 1,037 | +6.1% |
| New Jersey | $86 | $260 | 20 | 308 | +5.5% |
| Colorado | $86 | $130 | 22 | 489 | +4.8% |
| Pennsylvania | $86 | $162 | 37 | 353 | +4.7% |
| Massachusetts | $85 | $339 | 26 | 57 | +4.2% |
| Washington | $85 | $257 | 16 | 41 | +3.8% |
| Minnesota | $84 | $438 | 50 | 602 | +2.6% |
| Nevada | $82 | $248 | 6 | 44 | +0.3% |
| Michigan | $82 | $145 | 18 | 379 | +0.3% |
| Texas | $81 | $238 | 62 | 499 | -1.2% |
| Missouri | $79 | $286 | 12 | 77 | -3.2% |
| North Carolina | $79 | $246 | 30 | 337 | -3.5% |
| Arizona | $79 | $359 | 25 | 120 | -4.0% |
| Iowa | $78 | $211 | 5 | 12 | -4.9% |
| Florida | $78 | $242 | 54 | 384 | -4.9% |
| South Carolina | $78 | $209 | 24 | 349 | -5.0% |
| Illinois | $77 | $304 | 21 | 68 | -5.3% |
| Nebraska | $77 | $173 | 6 | 224 | -5.6% |
| Utah | $77 | $196 | 9 | 128 | -6.1% |
| West Virginia | $76 | $510 | 1 | 178 | -7.1% |
| Alabama | $75 | $172 | 7 | 28 | -8.1% |
| Tennessee | $75 | $152 | 20 | 215 | -8.7% |
| Ohio | $71 | $151 | 33 | 311 | -13.6% |
| Oklahoma | $70 | $220 | 6 | 65 | -14.4% |
| Louisiana | $69 | $184 | 5 | 11 | -15.9% |
| Virginia | $67 | $221 | 26 | 85 | -18.0% |
| Oregon | $67 | $209 | 18 | 81 | -18.3% |
| Kentucky | $62 | $133 | 9 | 14 | -24.3% |
| Kansas | $53 | $151 | 12 | 49 | -35.3% |
| Georgia | $52 | $121 | 21 | 537 | -36.8% |
| Rhode Island | $37 | $112 | 5 | 42 | -54.4% |
| New Hampshire | $37 | $323 | 4 | 20 | -54.8% |
| Wisconsin | $35 | $414 | 18 | 81 | -57.1% |
| South Dakota | $35 | $38 | 3 | 157 | -57.1% |
| Idaho | $35 | $79 | 7 | 34 | -57.7% |
| Mississippi | $33 | $71 | 2 | 47 | -59.2% |
⚠️ 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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