Brachytherapy source, stranded, iodine-125, per source
Medicare pricing data for 15 providers across 4 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
Brachytherapy source, stranded, iodine-125, per source (HCPCS code C2638) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $36.68, but hospitals typically charge $121.04 — a 3.3x 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 $36.68, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $7.34. 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 3.3x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $29.21 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $38 | $46 | 1 | 1,616 | +2.3% |
| Illinois | $37 | $112 | 2 | 3,053 | +0.5% |
| Mississippi | $37 | $154 | 1 | 5,268 | +0.3% |
| Florida | $36 | $141 | 4 | 2,399 | -1.6% |
⚠️ 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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