Miscellaneous supply or accessory for use with any implanted ventricular assist device for which payment was not made under medicare part a
Medicare pricing data for 8 providers across 5 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $41 in Ohio to $2,262 in Indiana. Where you get this procedure matters more than almost any other factor. This is a specialized procedure with relatively few Medicare claims. Pricing data may be less reliable due to smaller sample sizes. 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
Miscellaneous supply or accessory for use with any implanted ventricular assist device for which payment was not made under medicare part a (HCPCS code Q0509) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $1,596, but hospitals typically charge $1,728 — a 1.1x 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 $1,596, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $319.16. 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 1.1x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $1,268 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | $2,262 | $2,320 | 1 | 768 | +41.8% |
| Florida | $1,910 | $1,983 | 2 | 3,406 | +19.7% |
| Tennessee | $1,603 | $2,037 | 1 | 1,536 | +0.5% |
| California | $1,056 | $1,075 | 1 | 1,042 | -33.8% |
| Ohio | $41 | $41 | 1 | 649 | -97.5% |
⚠️ 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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