Barrera sl or barrera dl, per square centimeter
Medicare pricing data for 287 providers across 12 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
Barrera sl or barrera dl, per square centimeter (HCPCS code Q4281) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $1,535, but hospitals typically charge $1,648 — 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 $1,535, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $307.04. 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 $1,223 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | $1,571 | $1,600 | 8 | 1,910 | +2.3% |
| Michigan | $1,569 | $1,595 | 3 | 464 | +2.2% |
| Florida | $1,566 | $1,830 | 46 | 11,820 | +2.0% |
| Texas | $1,561 | $1,802 | 77 | 20,704 | +1.7% |
| Louisiana | $1,554 | $1,650 | 13 | 1,458 | +1.3% |
| Illinois | $1,530 | $1,568 | 14 | 6,578 | -0.3% |
| Arizona | $1,525 | $1,550 | 1 | 1,462 | -0.7% |
| Nevada | $1,525 | $1,550 | 4 | 1,086 | -0.7% |
| California | $1,524 | $1,550 | 74 | 53,689 | -0.7% |
| Utah | $1,502 | $1,546 | 2 | 541 | -2.2% |
| New Jersey | $1,481 | $1,577 | 6 | 2,813 | -3.5% |
| New York | $1,453 | $1,556 | 3 | 2,420 | -5.3% |
⚠️ 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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