Wound closure utilizing tissue adhesive(s) only
Medicare pricing data for 19,173 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 7.1x markup — hospitals charge $249.33 but Medicare allows only $35.01. Uninsured patients may face bills 7.1 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $12 in South Dakota to $59 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
Wound closure utilizing tissue adhesive(s) only (HCPCS code G0168) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $35.01, but hospitals typically charge $249.33 — a 7.1x 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 $35.01, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $7.00. 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 7.1x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $26.03 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $59 | $298 | 1,191 | 1,917 | +68.1% |
| Connecticut | $51 | $214 | 235 | 381 | +46.6% |
| Nebraska | $51 | $209 | 79 | 120 | +46.2% |
| Louisiana | $48 | $219 | 248 | 361 | +35.8% |
| Idaho | $47 | $185 | 93 | 135 | +35.2% |
| California | $46 | $199 | 2,135 | 4,481 | +32.1% |
| Iowa | $45 | $246 | 83 | 112 | +28.4% |
| Colorado | $44 | $186 | 275 | 396 | +26.5% |
| New Jersey | $43 | $357 | 550 | 996 | +24.0% |
| Wyoming | $42 | $225 | 37 | 65 | +20.5% |
| New Hampshire | $39 | $250 | 72 | 123 | +12.3% |
| Arizona | $38 | $287 | 479 | 861 | +7.6% |
| South Carolina | $37 | $234 | 438 | 776 | +5.6% |
| Washington | $36 | $228 | 387 | 658 | +3.3% |
| New Mexico | $36 | $104 | 85 | 315 | +3.0% |
| Virginia | $36 | $226 | 449 | 752 | +1.7% |
| Massachusetts | $35 | $175 | 557 | 1,018 | -0.3% |
| Kansas | $35 | $215 | 171 | 273 | -1.3% |
| Montana | $34 | $198 | 35 | 61 | -2.3% |
| Maine | $34 | $237 | 48 | 75 | -3.7% |
| Minnesota | $33 | $344 | 291 | 416 | -6.4% |
| Maryland | $33 | $191 | 401 | 657 | -6.6% |
| North Carolina | $33 | $211 | 760 | 1,329 | -6.8% |
| Texas | $33 | $275 | 1,143 | 1,677 | -6.9% |
| Florida | $32 | $311 | 1,491 | 3,018 | -8.1% |
| Hawaii | $32 | $161 | 61 | 93 | -8.1% |
| Georgia | $32 | $226 | 462 | 705 | -9.3% |
| Mississippi | $31 | $344 | 183 | 267 | -11.8% |
| District of Columbia | $30 | $180 | 55 | 88 | -13.6% |
| Nevada | $30 | $358 | 147 | 226 | -14.2% |
| Oklahoma | $30 | $255 | 320 | 562 | -14.5% |
| Pennsylvania | $29 | $203 | 829 | 1,308 | -16.1% |
| Alabama | $29 | $229 | 246 | 375 | -17.0% |
| Illinois | $29 | $259 | 828 | 1,461 | -18.3% |
| West Virginia | $28 | $274 | 67 | 101 | -21.4% |
| Oregon | $27 | $226 | 154 | 215 | -21.7% |
| Wisconsin | $27 | $341 | 394 | 548 | -21.9% |
| Michigan | $27 | $257 | 643 | 997 | -23.1% |
| Alaska | $26 | $251 | 43 | 68 | -26.0% |
| Delaware | $25 | $183 | 105 | 171 | -29.1% |
| Tennessee | $23 | $255 | 513 | 961 | -34.8% |
| Indiana | $23 | $219 | 435 | 688 | -35.1% |
| Missouri | $22 | $232 | 336 | 562 | -35.8% |
| Utah | $21 | $205 | 123 | 160 | -41.0% |
| Arkansas | $20 | $307 | 137 | 247 | -42.6% |
| Ohio | $20 | $291 | 840 | 1,340 | -43.2% |
| Kentucky | $18 | $260 | 281 | 475 | -48.7% |
| Puerto Rico | $15 | $407 | 9 | 15 | -57.2% |
| Rhode Island | $14 | $212 | 122 | 219 | -60.3% |
| North Dakota | $14 | $285 | 23 | 44 | -61.0% |
| Vermont | $13 | $361 | 14 | 24 | -61.6% |
| South Dakota | $12 | $225 | 28 | 42 | -64.7% |
⚠️ 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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