Education and training to self measure blood pressure
Medicare pricing data for 546 providers across 29 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
Education and training to self measure blood pressure (HCPCS code 99473) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $13.58, but hospitals typically charge $21.98 — a 1.6x 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 $13.58, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $2.72. 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 1.6x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $10.56 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $15 | $56 | 27 | 241 | +11.7% |
| Washington | $15 | $59 | 57 | 173 | +7.9% |
| Maryland | $15 | $34 | 12 | 38 | +7.6% |
| Massachusetts | $14 | $36 | 6 | 21 | +6.6% |
| California | $14 | $20 | 103 | 22,783 | +1.3% |
| Pennsylvania | $14 | $26 | 13 | 52 | -0.4% |
| Illinois | $13 | $50 | 10 | 425 | -1.6% |
| Colorado | $13 | $35 | 5 | 22 | -3.0% |
| New Jersey | $13 | $38 | 7 | 21 | -3.6% |
| Virginia | $13 | $22 | 12 | 55 | -7.0% |
| Florida | $12 | $31 | 47 | 724 | -8.1% |
| Michigan | $12 | $29 | 24 | 112 | -9.8% |
| Minnesota | $12 | $73 | 10 | 26 | -12.7% |
| Oregon | $12 | $51 | 7 | 20 | -13.3% |
| New Hampshire | $12 | $23 | 7 | 13 | -14.3% |
| Wisconsin | $11 | $47 | 17 | 23 | -16.1% |
| Indiana | $11 | $23 | 8 | 18 | -16.6% |
| Nebraska | $11 | $21 | 15 | 64 | -16.7% |
| Georgia | $11 | $38 | 13 | 49 | -17.2% |
| Arizona | $11 | $24 | 28 | 177 | -18.2% |
| Nevada | $11 | $27 | 17 | 534 | -19.4% |
| Kansas | $11 | $22 | 7 | 44 | -21.1% |
| North Carolina | $11 | $33 | 7 | 15 | -22.1% |
| Idaho | $10 | $41 | 4 | 17 | -23.0% |
| Kentucky | $10 | $29 | 1 | 11 | -23.4% |
| Texas | $10 | $25 | 19 | 202 | -24.0% |
| Mississippi | $10 | $32 | 4 | 11 | -24.1% |
| West Virginia | $10 | $29 | 3 | 30 | -25.2% |
| South Carolina | $10 | $70 | 7 | 15 | -25.6% |
⚠️ 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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