Application of mechanical traction
Medicare pricing data for 18,415 providers across 52 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 mechanical traction (HCPCS code 97012) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $11.18, but hospitals typically charge $41.86 — a 3.7x 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 $11.18, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $2.24. 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 3.7x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $8.62 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $15 | $66 | 67 | 982 | +31.7% |
| District of Columbia | $12 | $34 | 19 | 321 | +9.7% |
| New Jersey | $12 | $70 | 633 | 16,396 | +9.6% |
| California | $12 | $37 | 1,680 | 59,429 | +8.1% |
| Maryland | $12 | $43 | 669 | 17,146 | +6.4% |
| Connecticut | $12 | $41 | 257 | 3,841 | +6.1% |
| North Dakota | $12 | $56 | 83 | 1,426 | +5.9% |
| Puerto Rico | $12 | $14 | 5 | 216 | +5.5% |
| Massachusetts | $12 | $46 | 224 | 2,024 | +5.0% |
| Montana | $12 | $36 | 54 | 446 | +4.0% |
| Rhode Island | $12 | $61 | 103 | 2,117 | +3.7% |
| New York | $12 | $37 | 596 | 12,565 | +3.4% |
| Washington | $11 | $34 | 393 | 4,279 | +2.8% |
| Hawaii | $11 | $28 | 86 | 641 | +2.2% |
| Illinois | $11 | $54 | 674 | 10,585 | +1.3% |
| Vermont | $11 | $34 | 19 | 149 | +1.3% |
| Pennsylvania | $11 | $39 | 766 | 13,111 | +1.2% |
| Delaware | $11 | $53 | 169 | 2,662 | +0.7% |
| New Hampshire | $11 | $41 | 80 | 847 | +0.7% |
| Minnesota | $11 | $51 | 396 | 3,525 | +0.4% |
| Florida | $11 | $43 | 835 | 26,525 | +0.3% |
| Wyoming | $11 | $31 | 110 | 1,472 | -0.1% |
| Michigan | $11 | $55 | 677 | 10,591 | -0.4% |
| Wisconsin | $11 | $69 | 277 | 2,057 | -0.6% |
| Virginia | $11 | $49 | 657 | 15,338 | -0.8% |
| Oregon | $11 | $34 | 142 | 1,870 | -1.2% |
| Maine | $11 | $41 | 62 | 475 | -1.5% |
| Georgia | $11 | $40 | 621 | 15,373 | -1.8% |
| Louisiana | $11 | $35 | 406 | 11,597 | -2.0% |
| Ohio | $11 | $43 | 636 | 14,690 | -2.0% |
| South Dakota | $11 | $46 | 89 | 2,987 | -2.0% |
| Arizona | $11 | $38 | 535 | 16,535 | -2.0% |
| Idaho | $11 | $35 | 127 | 2,229 | -2.7% |
| South Carolina | $11 | $38 | 411 | 12,392 | -2.9% |
| North Carolina | $11 | $39 | 527 | 12,096 | -3.0% |
| Indiana | $11 | $54 | 396 | 8,457 | -3.0% |
| Kansas | $11 | $37 | 219 | 6,577 | -3.1% |
| Missouri | $11 | $45 | 210 | 8,818 | -3.2% |
| Utah | $11 | $31 | 215 | 5,384 | -3.3% |
| New Mexico | $11 | $44 | 85 | 1,535 | -3.8% |
| Mississippi | $11 | $34 | 293 | 7,679 | -4.2% |
| Colorado | $11 | $35 | 361 | 8,158 | -4.4% |
| Nebraska | $11 | $36 | 217 | 4,464 | -4.6% |
| Tennessee | $11 | $38 | 617 | 10,402 | -4.6% |
| Iowa | $11 | $41 | 167 | 1,969 | -4.7% |
| Kentucky | $11 | $38 | 384 | 8,355 | -4.9% |
| West Virginia | $11 | $40 | 175 | 5,890 | -4.9% |
| Nevada | $11 | $43 | 231 | 9,794 | -5.5% |
| Oklahoma | $11 | $33 | 144 | 3,548 | -5.5% |
| Texas | $11 | $37 | 852 | 26,267 | -5.5% |
| Alabama | $10 | $40 | 475 | 8,290 | -6.3% |
| Arkansas | $10 | $37 | 271 | 15,734 | -6.8% |
⚠️ 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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