Electronic Analysis And Reprogramming Of Spinal Canal Drug Infusion Pump

Medicare Payment (avg)
$29.92
What Medicare actually pays
Billed Charge (avg)
$228.24
What providers submit
Markup
7.6x
663% above Medicare rate
28.0K
Total Services
10.0K
Beneficiaries
2.9K
Providers
48
States with Data

Price Range Across States

Lowest State Avg
$21.89
Maine
Highest State Avg
$39.42
Alaska

What You Might Pay

Est. Commercial Insurance
$87.81
Range: $61.46 – $122.93
Est. Cash / Self-Pay
$92.17
Typical self-pay discount

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: Nervous System 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.

Prices by State

State Medicare Payment Billed Charge
Alaska $39.42 $439.41
New Jersey $35.13 $365.21
New York $33.34 $258.32
Wyoming $33.28 $182.72
California $33.25 $310.27
Connecticut $33.02 $206.49
New Hampshire $32.62 $104.35
Nevada $32.33 $326.21
Florida $31.98 $197.71
Maryland $31.68 $184.05
Colorado $31.55 $173.03
District of Columbia $31.48 $142.53
Virginia $31.24 $177.32
South Dakota $30.84 $46.23
Arizona $30.78 $168.01
Georgia $30.67 $262.51
Texas $30.63 $228.89
Delaware $30.54 $449.76
Oklahoma $30.24 $176.16
Pennsylvania $30.23 $453.56
Oregon $29.76 $134.53
Massachusetts $29.74 $202.97
Illinois $29.58 $258.45
South Carolina $29.54 $161.79
Minnesota $29.25 $196.65
Louisiana $28.92 $310.43
Iowa $28.86 $159.16
Washington $28.27 $158.54
West Virginia $28.18 $157.87
Michigan $28.15 $208.13
North Carolina $27.95 $179.35
Kentucky $27.94 $211.41
Tennessee $27.84 $175.22
Arkansas $27.70 $158.03
Indiana $27.54 $211.09
Missouri $27.34 $228.81
Kansas $27.27 $187.97
Mississippi $27.23 $150.50
Ohio $27.22 $160.05
Montana $26.60 $92.21
Alabama $25.99 $103.24
Utah $25.91 $163.88
Nebraska $25.85 $140.98
North Dakota $25.69 $101.29
Wisconsin $24.69 $396.63
Rhode Island $24.09 $122.42
Idaho $24.03 $136.89
Maine $21.89 $112.65

What the Data Says About Electronic Analysis And Reprogramming Of Spinal Canal Drug Infusion Pump

Across 48 states with reporting providers, CPT code 62368 (Electronic Analysis And Reprogramming Of Spinal Canal Drug Infusion Pump) shows a national average Medicare payment of $29.92 against an average billed charge of $228.24. That gap — a 7.6x markup, or 663% above the Medicare allowed amount — reflects chargemaster pricing, not what most insured patients actually pay. Medicare's negotiated rate is the statutory benchmark; commercial insurers typically settle between the two figures based on network contracts.

Nervous System Surgery procedures like this one saw 28.0K services billed to Medicare in 2023 by 2.9K distinct providers, serving 10.0K unique beneficiaries. State-level variation is significant: Maine reports the lowest average payment at $21.89, while Alaska reports the highest at $39.42. Geographic Practice Cost Indices (GPCIs) explain much of that spread — local malpractice premiums, practice expense, and physician work adjustments all shift the allowed amount even when the procedure is identical.

Applying RAND 2024 commercial-to-Medicare ratios specific to the Nervous System Surgery category (2.24x), the estimated commercial insurance price lands near $87.81, with self-pay cash discounts commonly bringing the figure closer to $92.17. Uninsured patients facing the full billed charge have the strongest leverage to negotiate — the Hospital Price Transparency Rule (effective January 2021) requires providers to publish standard charges, cash rates, and payer-specific negotiated prices. This data is for educational reference; confirm coverage and out-of-pocket exposure with your insurer before any procedure.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Electronic Analysis And Reprogramming Of Spinal Canal Drug Infusion Pump cost?

The national average Medicare payment for Electronic Analysis And Reprogramming Of Spinal Canal Drug Infusion Pump (CPT 62368) is $29.92, while providers typically bill $228.24. Prices vary significantly by state, ranging from $21.89 to $39.42.

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 Electronic Analysis And Reprogramming Of Spinal Canal Drug Infusion Pump cost with insurance?

With commercial insurance, Electronic Analysis And Reprogramming Of Spinal Canal Drug Infusion Pump costs an estimated $87.81 on average (range: $61.46 – $122.93). Without insurance, the estimated cash price is $92.17. These estimates are based on RAND 2024 research on commercial-to-Medicare price ratios. Your actual cost depends on your insurer, plan, and provider.

Which state has the lowest cost for Electronic Analysis And Reprogramming Of Spinal Canal Drug Infusion Pump?

Maine has the lowest average Medicare payment for Electronic Analysis And Reprogramming Of Spinal Canal Drug Infusion Pump at $21.89, while Alaska has the highest at $39.42. This $17.53 difference reflects geographic variation in healthcare costs, local cost of living, and provider market dynamics.

How many providers perform Electronic Analysis And Reprogramming Of Spinal Canal Drug Infusion Pump?

Nationally, 2.9K providers billed Medicare for Electronic Analysis And Reprogramming Of Spinal Canal Drug Infusion Pump in 2023, performing 28.0K total services for 10.0K beneficiaries across 48 states and territories.

What is the billed-to-Medicare markup for Electronic Analysis And Reprogramming Of Spinal Canal Drug Infusion Pump?

Providers bill 7.6x what Medicare pays for Electronic Analysis And Reprogramming Of Spinal Canal Drug Infusion Pump — a 663% markup. This gap between billed charges and actual payment is common across healthcare. Uninsured patients may face charges closer to the billed amount, while insured patients pay negotiated rates between the Medicare and billed figures.

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Data sourced from the CMS Medicare Physician and Other Practitioners dataset. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainProcedure Editorial