Application of ultraviolet light to skin
Medicare pricing data for 3,260 providers across 48 states
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
Application of ultraviolet light to skin (HCPCS code 96900) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $24.12, but hospitals typically charge $64.83 — a 2.7x 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 $24.12, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $4.82. 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 2.7x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $17.98 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $30 | $77 | 336 | 17,165 | +22.9% |
| New Jersey | $27 | $60 | 91 | 2,943 | +13.5% |
| New York | $27 | $63 | 198 | 7,526 | +11.0% |
| District of Columbia | $27 | $50 | 9 | 906 | +10.7% |
| Alaska | $26 | $81 | 6 | 125 | +9.7% |
| Massachusetts | $26 | $84 | 127 | 7,951 | +8.2% |
| Maryland | $26 | $57 | 45 | 1,713 | +6.8% |
| Rhode Island | $25 | $53 | 4 | 720 | +5.6% |
| Connecticut | $25 | $56 | 43 | 1,936 | +4.7% |
| Virginia | $25 | $55 | 89 | 5,561 | +3.6% |
| Illinois | $25 | $81 | 136 | 12,529 | +2.8% |
| Colorado | $25 | $59 | 38 | 1,140 | +2.0% |
| Maine | $24 | $62 | 28 | 1,766 | +0.3% |
| Oregon | $24 | $63 | 105 | 7,006 | +0.2% |
| Nevada | $24 | $44 | 14 | 888 | -0.0% |
| North Dakota | $24 | $65 | 8 | 280 | -0.1% |
| Montana | $24 | $39 | 15 | 937 | -0.2% |
| New Hampshire | $24 | $88 | 23 | 1,346 | -0.5% |
| Minnesota | $24 | $84 | 136 | 6,015 | -0.5% |
| Washington | $24 | $63 | 128 | 5,063 | -1.3% |
| Wyoming | $24 | $57 | 14 | 1,162 | -1.9% |
| Vermont | $24 | $66 | 3 | 77 | -2.5% |
| Georgia | $23 | $66 | 61 | 2,408 | -2.8% |
| Arizona | $23 | $78 | 60 | 2,848 | -3.5% |
| Pennsylvania | $23 | $45 | 136 | 5,859 | -4.0% |
| Texas | $23 | $65 | 141 | 6,696 | -4.1% |
| Florida | $23 | $63 | 203 | 9,968 | -5.2% |
| Utah | $23 | $55 | 24 | 1,416 | -6.1% |
| Wisconsin | $23 | $95 | 116 | 5,455 | -6.3% |
| Missouri | $22 | $55 | 50 | 2,757 | -7.8% |
| Ohio | $22 | $59 | 124 | 5,692 | -8.0% |
| North Carolina | $22 | $50 | 109 | 5,936 | -8.0% |
| Michigan | $22 | $56 | 122 | 5,515 | -8.3% |
| South Dakota | $22 | $38 | 11 | 197 | -8.7% |
| Nebraska | $22 | $56 | 21 | 1,021 | -9.1% |
| Louisiana | $21 | $55 | 54 | 2,140 | -11.3% |
| Indiana | $21 | $53 | 70 | 3,047 | -11.4% |
| South Carolina | $21 | $74 | 48 | 2,693 | -11.4% |
| Kentucky | $21 | $45 | 62 | 3,229 | -12.1% |
| Kansas | $21 | $46 | 39 | 3,634 | -12.4% |
| Arkansas | $21 | $45 | 15 | 1,021 | -12.6% |
| Alabama | $21 | $46 | 49 | 2,350 | -13.1% |
| Oklahoma | $21 | $39 | 19 | 1,239 | -13.1% |
| New Mexico | $21 | $64 | 8 | 1,781 | -14.1% |
| Tennessee | $21 | $39 | 44 | 1,573 | -14.1% |
| Idaho | $21 | $37 | 23 | 969 | -14.8% |
| Iowa | $20 | $66 | 30 | 1,458 | -15.1% |
| West Virginia | $18 | $56 | 15 | 458 | -23.7% |
⚠️ 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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