Closure Of Abnormal Drainage Tract From Rectum To Vagina Through Abdomen
What Medicare pays for 57305, what providers bill, and how the price varies across 4 states, drawn from CMS 2023 claims data.
57305 · the short answer
For closure of abnormal drainage tract from rectum to vagina through abdomen, Medicare pays about $405.32 while providers bill $2,643.42 on average, a 6.5× markup, an above-median markup. State-level Medicare rates range 22% from lowest to highest.
- Medicare pays
- $405.32
- Providers bill
- $2,643.42
- Markup
- 6.5×
- Markup percentile
- 63th
Medicare amounts are CMS-published; markup = average submitted charge ÷ average Medicare payment.
Price Range Across States
What You Might Pay
Estimated using RAND 2024 commercial-to-Medicare ratios. Actual prices vary by insurer, plan, and facility.
How we estimate these prices
These estimates are based on the RAND Hospital Price Transparency Study (4th Edition, 2024), which found that commercial insurance prices average 224% of Medicare rates nationally. We apply category-specific ratios: Female Reproductive Surgery procedures average 2.24x Medicare rates. Cash/self-pay estimates blend typical cash discounts (55% of billed charges) with Medicare-based estimates (150% of allowed amounts). These are statistical estimates, not quotes. Contact your insurer or provider for actual costs.
Where this markup sits nationally
Markup (billed ÷ Medicare) across 8,901 procedures with a meaningful Medicare rate
7 Among the most affordable more affordable than 63% of 8,901 procedures
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Source CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners · 2023
Prices by State
| State | Medicare Payment | Billed Charge |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | $476.68 | $2,465.88 |
| New York | $463.25 | $3,644.12 |
| California | $399.43 | $2,385.99 |
| Florida | $390.07 | $2,585.23 |
What the Data Says About Closure Of Abnormal Drainage Tract From Rectum To Vagina Through Abdomen
Across 4 states with reporting providers, CPT code 57305 (Closure Of Abnormal Drainage Tract From Rectum To Vagina Through Abdomen) shows a national average Medicare payment of $405.32 against an average billed charge of $2,643.42. That gap, a 6.5x markup, or 552% above the Medicare allowed amount, is roughly in line with what most procedures show, chargemaster pricing that no major payer pays in full but that still anchors negotiations.
Female Reproductive Surgery procedures like this one saw 179 services billed to Medicare in 2023 by 161 distinct providers, serving 140 unique beneficiaries. State-level variation is significant: Florida reports the lowest average payment at $390.07, while Texas reports the highest at $476.68. The 22% spread here is a moderate, fairly ordinary GPCI effect, local cost-of-practice adjustments nudging the allowed amount up or down without reshaping it.
Applying RAND 2024 commercial-to-Medicare ratios specific to the Female Reproductive Surgery category (2.24x), the estimated commercial insurance price lands near $1,139.89, with self-pay cash discounts commonly bringing the figure closer to $1,108.60. Within Female Reproductive Surgery, Closure Of Abnormal Drainage Tract From Rectum To Vagina Through Abdomen ranks #77 of 175 tracked procedures by national average Medicare payment.
What to do with this
If you may have closure of abnormal drainage tract from rectum to vagina through abdomen done, these steps turn the numbers above into a real-world cost estimate.
- Request a Good Faith Estimate from your provider at least 3 business days before a scheduled procedure, under the No Surprises Act it is an enforceable written price.
- Compare closure of abnormal drainage tract from rectum to vagina through abdomen costs in your state, Medicare rates vary by locality. Browse states
- Check a hospital’s published cash price, which is often far below the billed charge. Price transparency
- Understand why billed charges run several times the Medicare rate before you negotiate. Read the guide
Figures here are averages and estimates, not a quote. Confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs with your insurer and provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Closure Of Abnormal Drainage Tract From Rectum To Vagina Through Abdomen cost?
Closure Of Abnormal Drainage Tract From Rectum To Vagina Through Abdomen (CPT 57305) is priced fairly consistently nationwide: Medicare pays $405.32 on average, and the $390.07-$476.68 state range stays relatively tight. Providers typically bill $2,643.42.
Why do providers charge more than Medicare pays?
Providers set their own chargemaster rates (billed charges), which are typically much higher than what any insurer pays. Medicare pays a fixed rate based on the procedure code and geographic location. The billed charge is relevant mainly for uninsured patients, who may face prices closer to the submitted charge.
How much does Closure Of Abnormal Drainage Tract From Rectum To Vagina Through Abdomen cost with insurance?
With commercial insurance, closure of abnormal drainage tract from rectum to vagina through abdomen costs an estimated $1,139.89 on average (range: $797.92-$1,595.85), a moderate premium over Medicare's $405.32. Without insurance, the estimated cash price is $1,108.60.
Which state has the lowest cost for Closure Of Abnormal Drainage Tract From Rectum To Vagina Through Abdomen?
Florida and Texas bookend the range for Closure Of Abnormal Drainage Tract From Rectum To Vagina Through Abdomen, at $390.07 and $476.68 respectively - a relatively tight $86.61 spread nationwide.
How many providers perform Closure Of Abnormal Drainage Tract From Rectum To Vagina Through Abdomen?
Closure Of Abnormal Drainage Tract From Rectum To Vagina Through Abdomen is comparatively uncommon: only 161 providers nationally billed Medicare for it in 2023, serving 140 beneficiaries via 179 total services.
What is the billed-to-Medicare markup for Closure Of Abnormal Drainage Tract From Rectum To Vagina Through Abdomen?
Providers bill 6.5x what Medicare pays for Closure Of Abnormal Drainage Tract From Rectum To Vagina Through Abdomen - an above-median markup at 552% above the Medicare rate.
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Data from CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners (2023).
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