Processing, preserving and transporting corneal tissue
Medicare pricing data for 575 providers across 47 states
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
Processing, preserving and transporting corneal tissue (HCPCS code V2785) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $4,399, but hospitals typically charge $5,888 — a 1.3x 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 $4,399, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $879.84. 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 1.3x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $3,505 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | $5,139 | $5,223 | 3 | 23 | +16.8% |
| Nebraska | $5,005 | $5,732 | 6 | 174 | +13.8% |
| Wisconsin | $4,889 | $6,505 | 10 | 157 | +11.1% |
| North Dakota | $4,797 | $8,972 | 5 | 80 | +9.0% |
| North Carolina | $4,743 | $4,941 | 12 | 158 | +7.8% |
| South Carolina | $4,719 | $4,896 | 9 | 274 | +7.3% |
| New Mexico | $4,704 | $4,781 | 3 | 20 | +6.9% |
| Minnesota | $4,665 | $4,769 | 13 | 212 | +6.1% |
| Virginia | $4,647 | $5,319 | 9 | 266 | +5.6% |
| Maine | $4,642 | $4,755 | 4 | 32 | +5.5% |
| Oregon | $4,619 | $4,796 | 9 | 84 | +5.0% |
| Montana | $4,615 | $6,009 | 5 | 79 | +4.9% |
| Oklahoma | $4,608 | $6,905 | 10 | 154 | +4.7% |
| New Jersey | $4,572 | $5,624 | 17 | 239 | +3.9% |
| South Dakota | $4,568 | $4,858 | 4 | 152 | +3.8% |
| Hawaii | $4,546 | $7,967 | 2 | 14 | +3.3% |
| Pennsylvania | $4,513 | $5,246 | 28 | 373 | +2.6% |
| Louisiana | $4,509 | $4,619 | 5 | 126 | +2.5% |
| Arkansas | $4,502 | $4,575 | 2 | 22 | +2.3% |
| Massachusetts | $4,480 | $4,609 | 14 | 186 | +1.8% |
| Vermont | $4,455 | $6,203 | 1 | 16 | +1.3% |
| Washington | $4,438 | $5,155 | 19 | 271 | +0.9% |
| Michigan | $4,430 | $4,999 | 9 | 127 | +0.7% |
| Arizona | $4,421 | $11,080 | 15 | 339 | +0.5% |
| Florida | $4,406 | $6,529 | 77 | 829 | +0.2% |
| Mississippi | $4,395 | $5,227 | 5 | 56 | -0.1% |
| Georgia | $4,374 | $6,332 | 16 | 297 | -0.6% |
| Texas | $4,364 | $7,615 | 42 | 765 | -0.8% |
| Maryland | $4,359 | $4,585 | 14 | 223 | -0.9% |
| Tennessee | $4,351 | $4,577 | 14 | 371 | -1.1% |
| Alabama | $4,350 | $4,634 | 5 | 68 | -1.1% |
| New York | $4,329 | $4,424 | 17 | 294 | -1.6% |
| Kansas | $4,314 | $4,715 | 9 | 267 | -1.9% |
| Illinois | $4,310 | $4,559 | 19 | 189 | -2.0% |
| Idaho | $4,295 | $4,991 | 3 | 37 | -2.4% |
| Ohio | $4,279 | $4,908 | 16 | 246 | -2.7% |
| California | $4,268 | $6,804 | 50 | 455 | -3.0% |
| Iowa | $4,254 | $6,890 | 6 | 121 | -3.3% |
| Connecticut | $4,237 | $4,306 | 7 | 43 | -3.7% |
| Utah | $4,217 | $7,125 | 7 | 87 | -4.1% |
| Missouri | $4,203 | $5,738 | 12 | 100 | -4.5% |
| Kentucky | $4,136 | $4,573 | 6 | 92 | -6.0% |
| Nevada | $4,079 | $12,112 | 6 | 79 | -7.3% |
| Delaware | $4,074 | $4,147 | 2 | 56 | -7.4% |
| Colorado | $3,893 | $6,745 | 12 | 134 | -11.5% |
| Alaska | $3,871 | $6,251 | 3 | 16 | -12.0% |
| Indiana | $3,685 | $3,985 | 10 | 447 | -16.2% |
⚠️ 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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