Instillation, bupivacaine and meloxicam, 1 mg/0.03 mg
Medicare pricing data for 109 providers across 25 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
Instillation, bupivacaine and meloxicam, 1 mg/0.03 mg (HCPCS code C9088) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $0.69, but hospitals typically charge $3.20 — a 4.6x 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 $0.69, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $0.14. 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 4.6x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $0.55 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | $1 | $1 | 4 | 50,352 | +2.9% |
| Tennessee | $1 | $1 | 2 | 3,200 | +2.9% |
| Alabama | $1 | $3 | 1 | 3,808 | +2.9% |
| Montana | $1 | $1 | 3 | 32,805 | +1.4% |
| Nevada | $1 | $35 | 1 | 24,403 | +1.4% |
| Ohio | $1 | $3 | 3 | 51,200 | +1.4% |
| Illinois | $1 | $2 | 1 | 26,400 | 0.0% |
| Maryland | $1 | $2 | 6 | 12,317 | 0.0% |
| Michigan | $1 | $2 | 15 | 81,244 | 0.0% |
| North Dakota | $1 | $3 | 2 | 34,201 | 0.0% |
| Oregon | $1 | $5 | 3 | 53,003 | 0.0% |
| Texas | $1 | $3 | 15 | 34,477 | 0.0% |
| Alaska | $1 | $2 | 1 | 4,800 | 0.0% |
| California | $1 | $2 | 10 | 111,288 | 0.0% |
| Missouri | $1 | $1 | 2 | 8,936 | -1.4% |
| New Jersey | $1 | $1 | 1 | 4,600 | -1.4% |
| New Mexico | $1 | $1 | 1 | 36,002 | -1.4% |
| New York | $1 | $2 | 2 | 29,802 | -1.4% |
| Washington | $1 | $2 | 1 | 12,000 | -1.4% |
| Colorado | $1 | $4 | 3 | 26,133 | -1.4% |
| Florida | $1 | $2 | 18 | 63,354 | -2.9% |
| South Carolina | $1 | $1 | 1 | 21,600 | -2.9% |
| North Carolina | $1 | $1 | 1 | 6,006 | -5.8% |
| Minnesota | $1 | $1 | 1 | 3,803 | -7.2% |
| Georgia | $1 | $1 | 4 | 18,801 | -8.7% |
⚠️ 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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