Therapy procedure using ultraviolet radiation with tar or petroleum jelly application
Medicare pricing data for 3,162 providers across 48 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $62 in Montana to $136 in California. 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
Therapy procedure using ultraviolet radiation with tar or petroleum jelly application (HCPCS code 96910) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $121.37, but hospitals typically charge $226.92 — a 1.9x 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 $121.37, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $24.27. 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 1.9x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $94.87 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $136 | $242 | 364 | 57,923 | +12.0% |
| District of Columbia | $134 | $200 | 14 | 1,600 | +10.7% |
| New York | $134 | $289 | 305 | 22,794 | +10.5% |
| New Jersey | $131 | $204 | 168 | 14,720 | +7.9% |
| Massachusetts | $130 | $327 | 116 | 12,406 | +7.5% |
| Alaska | $129 | $260 | 6 | 282 | +5.9% |
| Maryland | $127 | $214 | 114 | 13,228 | +4.9% |
| Washington | $124 | $253 | 132 | 7,578 | +2.0% |
| Colorado | $124 | $181 | 28 | 2,345 | +2.0% |
| Virginia | $123 | $243 | 61 | 4,210 | +1.6% |
| Rhode Island | $122 | $248 | 1 | 1,040 | +0.9% |
| Delaware | $119 | $171 | 11 | 3,480 | -1.7% |
| Connecticut | $119 | $187 | 60 | 3,045 | -2.1% |
| Minnesota | $118 | $255 | 70 | 4,561 | -2.4% |
| Vermont | $118 | $216 | 10 | 312 | -3.0% |
| Illinois | $116 | $228 | 155 | 12,406 | -4.4% |
| Pennsylvania | $114 | $187 | 127 | 7,134 | -5.8% |
| Florida | $114 | $198 | 230 | 39,226 | -6.0% |
| Missouri | $112 | $214 | 53 | 2,944 | -7.3% |
| Nevada | $111 | $149 | 25 | 1,005 | -8.3% |
| Oregon | $111 | $292 | 66 | 2,332 | -8.6% |
| Hawaii | $110 | $194 | 11 | 228 | -9.7% |
| Wisconsin | $109 | $292 | 58 | 3,490 | -10.0% |
| Michigan | $109 | $187 | 102 | 6,059 | -10.6% |
| New Hampshire | $108 | $350 | 19 | 546 | -10.7% |
| North Carolina | $108 | $192 | 70 | 4,711 | -10.9% |
| Texas | $108 | $218 | 196 | 13,197 | -11.1% |
| Arizona | $107 | $201 | 50 | 2,919 | -11.5% |
| Maine | $107 | $237 | 24 | 724 | -11.5% |
| South Carolina | $107 | $172 | 31 | 5,894 | -11.6% |
| Utah | $107 | $143 | 10 | 426 | -11.8% |
| Ohio | $107 | $193 | 43 | 3,371 | -11.9% |
| Indiana | $106 | $179 | 44 | 2,242 | -12.4% |
| Nebraska | $106 | $205 | 12 | 642 | -12.4% |
| Georgia | $105 | $174 | 52 | 1,467 | -13.8% |
| Alabama | $103 | $145 | 25 | 1,472 | -15.0% |
| Kansas | $102 | $164 | 23 | 945 | -16.1% |
| Oklahoma | $102 | $145 | 13 | 1,283 | -16.1% |
| Iowa | $101 | $233 | 34 | 2,538 | -16.7% |
| Arkansas | $101 | $181 | 15 | 1,038 | -16.8% |
| Louisiana | $100 | $167 | 32 | 1,280 | -17.4% |
| West Virginia | $100 | $223 | 6 | 276 | -17.6% |
| Kentucky | $99 | $143 | 22 | 836 | -18.1% |
| Tennessee | $98 | $165 | 57 | 3,059 | -18.9% |
| Idaho | $98 | $213 | 44 | 1,813 | -19.3% |
| Mississippi | $94 | $204 | 39 | 2,300 | -22.9% |
| Puerto Rico | $76 | $78 | 5 | 614 | -37.4% |
| Montana | $62 | $100 | 6 | 445 | -49.1% |
⚠️ 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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