Acupuncture with electrical stimulation, each additional 15 minutes
Medicare pricing data for 665 providers across 32 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $20 in Iowa to $42 in New York. 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
Acupuncture with electrical stimulation, each additional 15 minutes (HCPCS code 97814) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $38.80, but hospitals typically charge $93.93 — a 2.4x 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 $38.80, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $7.76. 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 2.4x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $30.51 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $42 | $97 | 89 | 26,094 | +8.4% |
| Maryland | $41 | $55 | 27 | 5,281 | +4.8% |
| New Jersey | $40 | $130 | 74 | 11,986 | +3.7% |
| Pennsylvania | $40 | $106 | 31 | 3,980 | +2.0% |
| Virginia | $39 | $94 | 7 | 350 | +1.0% |
| California | $39 | $94 | 97 | 12,119 | -0.0% |
| Illinois | $38 | $68 | 14 | 3,605 | -2.4% |
| Texas | $37 | $131 | 17 | 1,031 | -3.6% |
| Connecticut | $37 | $45 | 5 | 2,181 | -3.8% |
| Michigan | $37 | $66 | 19 | 2,257 | -4.0% |
| Nevada | $37 | $98 | 4 | 117 | -5.1% |
| Massachusetts | $37 | $79 | 12 | 1,325 | -5.3% |
| Colorado | $36 | $74 | 18 | 2,000 | -7.5% |
| Delaware | $36 | $80 | 5 | 774 | -8.1% |
| Oregon | $36 | $93 | 7 | 238 | -8.5% |
| Ohio | $35 | $113 | 18 | 1,191 | -9.0% |
| Louisiana | $35 | $79 | 2 | 198 | -9.9% |
| Florida | $35 | $75 | 29 | 6,467 | -10.2% |
| Georgia | $35 | $70 | 6 | 429 | -10.3% |
| Indiana | $35 | $70 | 2 | 31 | -10.5% |
| Minnesota | $34 | $107 | 68 | 830 | -11.3% |
| Wisconsin | $34 | $122 | 21 | 2,561 | -11.4% |
| South Carolina | $34 | $99 | 3 | 201 | -11.8% |
| Alabama | $34 | $55 | 2 | 106 | -12.9% |
| Kentucky | $33 | $94 | 3 | 249 | -13.9% |
| Washington | $33 | $85 | 9 | 444 | -14.8% |
| Tennessee | $33 | $63 | 4 | 263 | -15.4% |
| North Carolina | $33 | $76 | 9 | 540 | -15.9% |
| Arizona | $32 | $93 | 21 | 3,524 | -18.7% |
| Maine | $31 | $67 | 2 | 189 | -19.2% |
| Idaho | $28 | $72 | 2 | 86 | -27.1% |
| Iowa | $20 | $21 | 11 | 204 | -48.4% |
⚠️ 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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