Vacuum drainage collection unit and tubing kit, including all supplies needed for collection unit change, for use with implanted catheter, each
Medicare pricing data for 16 providers across 5 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
Vacuum drainage collection unit and tubing kit, including all supplies needed for collection unit change, for use with implanted catheter, each (HCPCS code A7048) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $55.14, but hospitals typically charge $213.57 — a 3.9x 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 $55.14, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $11.03. 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 3.9x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $43.77 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $56 | $85 | 1 | 15,124 | +1.0% |
| Ohio | $55 | $268 | 2 | 99,733 | +0.5% |
| Washington | $54 | $75 | 1 | 1,862 | -2.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $54 | $76 | 3 | 2,545 | -2.5% |
| Arizona | $54 | $61 | 1 | 18,979 | -2.8% |
⚠️ 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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