Biopsy Of Lining Of Uterus
What Medicare pays for 58100, what providers bill, and how the price varies across 53 states, drawn from CMS 2023 claims data.
58100 · the short answer
For biopsy of lining of uterus, Medicare pays about $69.17 while providers bill $333.04 on average, a 4.8× markup, a below-median markup. State-level Medicare rates range 66% from lowest to highest.
- Medicare pays
- $69.17
- Providers bill
- $333.04
- Markup
- 4.8×
- Markup percentile
- 30th
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
5 more affordable than 30% of 8,901 procedures
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Source CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners · 2023
Prices by State
| State | Medicare Payment | Billed Charge |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $83.79 | $735.00 |
| Guam | $83.02 | $257.48 |
| New Jersey | $80.21 | $403.06 |
| District of Columbia | $79.53 | $306.65 |
| California | $78.35 | $342.54 |
| New York | $78.22 | $485.54 |
| Maryland | $78.00 | $320.55 |
| Connecticut | $74.13 | $391.98 |
| Nevada | $72.73 | $247.15 |
| Colorado | $71.96 | $271.31 |
| Florida | $71.72 | $391.31 |
| Rhode Island | $71.19 | $298.42 |
| Puerto Rico | $70.71 | $332.67 |
| Hawaii | $70.12 | $272.96 |
| Oregon | $69.96 | $329.45 |
| Delaware | $69.68 | $263.62 |
| Illinois | $69.65 | $377.41 |
| Wyoming | $69.59 | $361.69 |
| Massachusetts | $69.08 | $349.80 |
| Virginia | $68.90 | $285.76 |
| Arizona | $68.90 | $255.58 |
| Georgia | $68.40 | $323.55 |
| Pennsylvania | $68.25 | $329.53 |
| South Carolina | $67.86 | $302.10 |
| Texas | $67.50 | $300.33 |
| Washington | $67.49 | $284.34 |
| Utah | $67.00 | $241.95 |
| North Carolina | $66.13 | $310.96 |
| Alabama | $65.19 | $228.16 |
| Indiana | $64.31 | $274.30 |
| Mississippi | $64.22 | $276.10 |
| Oklahoma | $64.00 | $229.65 |
| Kansas | $63.74 | $240.02 |
| Missouri | $63.55 | $283.97 |
| Montana | $63.36 | $220.61 |
| Tennessee | $63.35 | $264.68 |
| Michigan | $63.04 | $234.67 |
| New Mexico | $63.00 | $275.79 |
| Minnesota | $62.62 | $364.55 |
| Arkansas | $62.47 | $228.72 |
| Louisiana | $61.34 | $258.75 |
| Nebraska | $61.16 | $269.39 |
| Kentucky | $60.89 | $244.22 |
| Ohio | $60.24 | $292.11 |
| Iowa | $59.00 | $289.52 |
| Wisconsin | $58.60 | $568.97 |
| New Hampshire | $58.07 | $280.78 |
| West Virginia | $55.11 | $258.83 |
| North Dakota | $53.66 | $255.51 |
| Maine | $52.42 | $212.99 |
| Idaho | $51.61 | $223.34 |
| South Dakota | $51.22 | $174.87 |
| Vermont | $50.45 | $180.94 |
What the Data Says About Biopsy Of Lining Of Uterus
Across 53 states with reporting providers, CPT code 58100 (Biopsy Of Lining Of Uterus) shows a national average Medicare payment of $69.17 against an average billed charge of $333.04. That gap, a 4.8x markup, or 381% above the Medicare allowed amount, is narrower than most procedures in our dataset, suggesting providers price this code closer to what payers actually reimburse.
Female Reproductive Surgery procedures like this one saw 57.1K services billed to Medicare in 2023 by 21.4K distinct providers, serving 54.9K unique beneficiaries. State-level variation is significant: Vermont reports the lowest average payment at $50.45, while Alaska reports the highest at $83.79. A 66% spread this wide is typically a GPCI story: practice-expense and malpractice-premium components of the fee formula diverge sharply by locality even though the procedure code never changes.
Applying RAND 2024 commercial-to-Medicare ratios specific to the Female Reproductive Surgery category (2.24x), the estimated commercial insurance price lands near $207.61, with self-pay cash discounts commonly bringing the figure closer to $161.10. Within Female Reproductive Surgery, Biopsy Of Lining Of Uterus ranks #164 of 175 tracked procedures by national average Medicare payment.
What to do with this
If you may have biopsy of lining of uterus 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 biopsy of lining of uterus 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 Biopsy Of Lining Of Uterus cost?
Medicare's national average payment for Biopsy Of Lining Of Uterus (CPT 58100) is $69.17, with providers billing $333.04 on average; state rates run from $50.45 to $83.79, a meaningful but not extreme spread.
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 Biopsy Of Lining Of Uterus cost with insurance?
With commercial insurance, biopsy of lining of uterus costs an estimated $207.61 on average (range: $145.33-$290.65), a moderate premium over Medicare's $69.17. Without insurance, the estimated cash price is $161.10.
Which state has the lowest cost for Biopsy Of Lining Of Uterus?
Vermont has the lowest average Medicare payment for Biopsy Of Lining Of Uterus at $50.45, while Alaska has the highest at $83.79 - a meaningful $33.34 spread.
How many providers perform Biopsy Of Lining Of Uterus?
Biopsy Of Lining Of Uterus is a widely-performed procedure: 21.4K providers billed Medicare for it in 2023 across 53 states, together handling 57.1K services for 54.9K beneficiaries.
What is the billed-to-Medicare markup for Biopsy Of Lining Of Uterus?
Providers bill 4.8x what Medicare pays for Biopsy Of Lining Of Uterus - a below-median markup at 381% above the Medicare rate.
Related Guides
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Data from CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners (2023).
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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