Brief communication technology-based service, e.g. virtual check-in, by a physician or other qualified health care professional who can report evaluation and management services, provided to an established patient, not originating from a related e/m servic
Medicare pricing data for 6,225 providers across 51 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $11 in Idaho to $22 in Maryland. 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
Brief communication technology-based service, e.g. virtual check-in, by a physician or other qualified health care professional who can report evaluation and management services, provided to an established patient, not originating from a related e/m servic (HCPCS code G2012) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $13.95, but hospitals typically charge $43.40 — a 3.1x 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 $13.95, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $2.79. 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 3.1x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $9.99 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $22 | $54 | 107 | 1,013 | +55.5% |
| Alaska | $18 | $55 | 17 | 53 | +29.2% |
| District of Columbia | $16 | $87 | 4 | 14 | +12.8% |
| New York | $15 | $70 | 349 | 6,315 | +9.6% |
| New Jersey | $15 | $65 | 186 | 1,792 | +7.0% |
| Connecticut | $14 | $95 | 62 | 328 | +3.3% |
| California | $14 | $40 | 1,313 | 32,112 | +2.6% |
| Massachusetts | $14 | $93 | 64 | 908 | +2.4% |
| Delaware | $14 | $37 | 10 | 1,262 | +0.4% |
| Hawaii | $14 | $36 | 80 | 615 | -0.4% |
| Washington | $14 | $38 | 453 | 2,350 | -1.1% |
| Illinois | $14 | $43 | 188 | 1,165 | -1.4% |
| Florida | $14 | $28 | 249 | 3,562 | -2.2% |
| Wyoming | $14 | $47 | 19 | 105 | -2.3% |
| Michigan | $14 | $46 | 105 | 894 | -2.9% |
| Rhode Island | $13 | $27 | 19 | 377 | -4.5% |
| Texas | $13 | $35 | 312 | 4,493 | -4.7% |
| Nevada | $13 | $27 | 34 | 1,168 | -5.4% |
| Puerto Rico | $13 | $23 | 138 | 1,001 | -5.4% |
| Nebraska | $13 | $17 | 16 | 106 | -5.7% |
| New Mexico | $13 | $50 | 15 | 85 | -6.2% |
| Georgia | $13 | $48 | 169 | 1,634 | -6.2% |
| New Hampshire | $13 | $39 | 14 | 38 | -6.9% |
| Oklahoma | $13 | $60 | 36 | 249 | -7.0% |
| Arizona | $13 | $33 | 163 | 2,235 | -7.5% |
| Colorado | $13 | $35 | 92 | 260 | -7.5% |
| Pennsylvania | $13 | $42 | 383 | 2,141 | -7.5% |
| Virginia | $13 | $36 | 114 | 981 | -7.7% |
| Missouri | $13 | $48 | 75 | 345 | -7.9% |
| North Carolina | $13 | $40 | 83 | 522 | -8.0% |
| Kansas | $13 | $56 | 84 | 280 | -8.2% |
| South Carolina | $13 | $49 | 158 | 1,153 | -8.5% |
| Vermont | $13 | $27 | 4 | 54 | -9.0% |
| Iowa | $13 | $45 | 14 | 56 | -9.1% |
| Montana | $13 | $39 | 13 | 130 | -9.6% |
| Minnesota | $13 | $73 | 109 | 422 | -9.7% |
| Louisiana | $12 | $42 | 41 | 231 | -10.8% |
| Ohio | $12 | $42 | 131 | 363 | -10.9% |
| West Virginia | $12 | $78 | 107 | 557 | -11.3% |
| Oregon | $12 | $41 | 87 | 320 | -11.4% |
| Tennessee | $12 | $46 | 128 | 781 | -11.7% |
| Alabama | $12 | $45 | 50 | 644 | -13.9% |
| Kentucky | $12 | $37 | 54 | 770 | -14.6% |
| Utah | $12 | $52 | 8 | 37 | -14.8% |
| Maine | $12 | $55 | 10 | 121 | -14.9% |
| Wisconsin | $12 | $63 | 75 | 543 | -15.0% |
| North Dakota | $12 | $22 | 5 | 68 | -16.4% |
| Indiana | $12 | $37 | 153 | 766 | -17.3% |
| Mississippi | $11 | $29 | 37 | 454 | -18.7% |
| Arkansas | $11 | $29 | 36 | 220 | -19.4% |
| Idaho | $11 | $31 | 8 | 31 | -23.2% |
⚠️ 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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