Novachor, per square centimeter
Medicare pricing data for 705 providers across 19 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
Novachor, per square centimeter (HCPCS code Q4194) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $1,008, but hospitals typically charge $1,718 — a 1.7x 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 $1,008, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $201.60. 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 1.7x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $802.95 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | $1,139 | $3,819 | 3 | 398 | +13.0% |
| Oklahoma | $1,013 | $1,774 | 47 | 10,008 | +0.5% |
| Delaware | $1,013 | $1,744 | 8 | 607 | +0.5% |
| South Carolina | $1,013 | $1,503 | 33 | 4,237 | +0.5% |
| Alabama | $1,012 | $1,771 | 24 | 8,122 | +0.4% |
| West Virginia | $1,011 | $2,127 | 14 | 2,855 | +0.3% |
| Florida | $1,010 | $1,587 | 158 | 16,853 | +0.2% |
| Texas | $1,010 | $1,790 | 73 | 9,952 | +0.2% |
| Louisiana | $1,009 | $1,694 | 24 | 2,058 | +0.1% |
| North Carolina | $1,008 | $1,406 | 26 | 2,599 | -0.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $1,007 | $1,479 | 71 | 3,974 | -0.1% |
| Mississippi | $1,005 | $1,314 | 10 | 917 | -0.3% |
| Georgia | $1,001 | $2,128 | 48 | 5,825 | -0.7% |
| Arkansas | $1,000 | $1,260 | 14 | 836 | -0.8% |
| Ohio | $1,000 | $1,216 | 3 | 1,221 | -0.8% |
| Tennessee | $999 | $2,197 | 26 | 1,693 | -0.8% |
| Virginia | $993 | $1,255 | 17 | 787 | -1.5% |
| Maryland | $987 | $1,587 | 28 | 2,010 | -2.1% |
| New Jersey | $984 | $1,591 | 39 | 1,562 | -2.4% |
⚠️ 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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