Anticoagulant Management Of Patient Taking Warfarin
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: Medicine procedures average 2.15x 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 | $9.85 | $92.90 |
| New Jersey | $8.93 | $43.65 |
| California | $8.51 | $99.22 |
| District of Columbia | $8.43 | $40.00 |
| Connecticut | $8.18 | $56.09 |
| New York | $8.14 | $40.02 |
| Florida | $8.11 | $27.67 |
| Delaware | $8.08 | $26.36 |
| Nevada | $8.07 | $29.59 |
| Massachusetts | $8.07 | $39.38 |
| Washington | $8.05 | $32.74 |
| Michigan | $8.03 | $27.87 |
| Maryland | $8.02 | $25.68 |
| Rhode Island | $7.98 | $36.01 |
| Colorado | $7.93 | $30.24 |
| Arizona | $7.86 | $27.15 |
| North Dakota | $7.84 | $36.78 |
| Illinois | $7.81 | $44.60 |
| Virginia | $7.80 | $26.85 |
| New Hampshire | $7.78 | $35.93 |
| Minnesota | $7.75 | $43.50 |
| Texas | $7.71 | $37.36 |
| Wyoming | $7.69 | $39.39 |
| Louisiana | $7.66 | $32.13 |
| South Carolina | $7.65 | $27.07 |
| Georgia | $7.59 | $34.39 |
| Oklahoma | $7.57 | $25.19 |
| Pennsylvania | $7.55 | $31.11 |
| North Carolina | $7.54 | $34.82 |
| Vermont | $7.50 | $17.80 |
| New Mexico | $7.46 | $32.03 |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | $7.45 | $11.55 |
| West Virginia | $7.43 | $30.87 |
| Alabama | $7.40 | $21.59 |
| Ohio | $7.40 | $35.19 |
| Idaho | $7.31 | $29.40 |
| Missouri | $7.31 | $34.30 |
| Oregon | $7.30 | $33.32 |
| Nebraska | $7.29 | $29.02 |
| South Dakota | $7.25 | $34.87 |
| Hawaii | $7.21 | $24.70 |
| Maine | $7.20 | $23.78 |
| Wisconsin | $7.18 | $63.42 |
| Montana | $7.16 | $22.17 |
| Tennessee | $7.12 | $32.08 |
| Kentucky | $7.07 | $29.14 |
| Iowa | $7.04 | $32.87 |
| Mississippi | $7.01 | $49.92 |
| Kansas | $7.00 | $25.11 |
| Arkansas | $7.00 | $21.28 |
| Utah | $6.89 | $28.69 |
| Indiana | $6.82 | $32.00 |
What the Data Says About Anticoagulant Management Of Patient Taking Warfarin
Across 52 states with reporting providers, CPT code 93793 (Anticoagulant Management Of Patient Taking Warfarin) shows a national average Medicare payment of $7.69 against an average billed charge of $39.26. That gap — a 5.1x markup, or 411% 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.
Medicine procedures like this one saw 1.4M services billed to Medicare in 2023 by 20.3K distinct providers, serving 114.1K unique beneficiaries. State-level variation is significant: Indiana reports the lowest average payment at $6.82, while Alaska reports the highest at $9.85. 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 Medicine category (2.15x), the estimated commercial insurance price lands near $23.54, with self-pay cash discounts commonly bringing the figure closer to $19.01. 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 Anticoagulant Management Of Patient Taking Warfarin cost?
The national average Medicare payment for Anticoagulant Management Of Patient Taking Warfarin (CPT 93793) is $7.69, while providers typically bill $39.26. Prices vary significantly by state, ranging from $6.82 to $9.85.
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 Anticoagulant Management Of Patient Taking Warfarin cost with insurance?
With commercial insurance, Anticoagulant Management Of Patient Taking Warfarin costs an estimated $23.54 on average (range: $16.48 – $32.96). Without insurance, the estimated cash price is $19.01. 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 Anticoagulant Management Of Patient Taking Warfarin?
Indiana has the lowest average Medicare payment for Anticoagulant Management Of Patient Taking Warfarin at $6.82, while Alaska has the highest at $9.85. This $3.03 difference reflects geographic variation in healthcare costs, local cost of living, and provider market dynamics.
How many providers perform Anticoagulant Management Of Patient Taking Warfarin?
Nationally, 20.3K providers billed Medicare for Anticoagulant Management Of Patient Taking Warfarin in 2023, performing 1.4M total services for 114.1K beneficiaries across 52 states and territories.
What is the billed-to-Medicare markup for Anticoagulant Management Of Patient Taking Warfarin?
Providers bill 5.1x what Medicare pays for Anticoagulant Management Of Patient Taking Warfarin — a 411% 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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Related Data Sources
Data from CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners (2023).
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.