Relese, per square centimeter
Medicare pricing data for 120 providers across 7 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
Relese, per square centimeter (HCPCS code Q4257) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $669.86, but hospitals typically charge $1,141 — 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 $669.86, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $133.97. 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 $533.71 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $709 | $800 | 2 | 252 | +5.9% |
| Florida | $704 | $886 | 3 | 630 | +5.1% |
| Oklahoma | $683 | $1,516 | 6 | 3,370 | +2.0% |
| Colorado | $682 | $1,197 | 13 | 1,943 | +1.9% |
| Arkansas | $678 | $928 | 17 | 1,761 | +1.2% |
| Texas | $667 | $1,156 | 61 | 15,561 | -0.4% |
| New Mexico | $654 | $736 | 7 | 2,478 | -2.3% |
⚠️ 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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