How much rates vary
Facilitymedian $1,023 · 10th to 90th $380 to $7,762Professionalmedian $4,467 · 10th to 90th $2,570 to $6,918
Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.
Rates by insurance carrier
| Insurance Carrier | Facility/Professional | Modifier | Typical Low | Median | Typical High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aetna Setting Facility Modifier None Typical Low $1,288.25 Median $2,290.87 Typical High $7,943.28 | Facility | None | $1,288.25 | $2,290.87 | $7,943.28 |
Aetna Setting Professional Modifier None Typical Low $2,290.87 Median $2,290.87 Typical High $2,951.21 | Professional | None | $2,290.87 | $2,290.87 | $2,951.21 |
BCBS North Carolina Setting Professional Modifier None Typical Low $3,388.44 Median $5,888.44 Typical High $7,244.36 | Professional | None | $3,388.44 | $5,888.44 | $7,244.36 |
Cigna Setting Facility Modifier None Typical Low $478.63 Median $851.14 Typical High $29,512.09 | Facility | None | $478.63 | $851.14 | $29,512.09 |
Cigna Setting Professional Modifier None Typical Low $2,754.23 Median $3,388.44 Typical High $6,309.57 | Professional | None | $2,754.23 | $3,388.44 | $6,309.57 |
Medcost Setting Facility Modifier None Typical Low $2,290.87 Median $2,754.23 Typical High $10,232.93 | Facility | None | $2,290.87 | $2,754.23 | $10,232.93 |
Medcost Setting Professional Modifier None Typical Low $2,290.87 Median $3,235.94 Typical High $4,466.84 | Professional | None | $2,290.87 | $3,235.94 | $4,466.84 |
United Setting Facility Modifier None Typical Low $338.84 Median $851.14 Typical High $5,011.87 | Facility | None | $338.84 | $851.14 | $5,011.87 |
United Setting Professional Modifier None Typical Low $2,344.23 Median $3,311.31 Typical High $6,309.57 | Professional | None | $2,344.23 | $3,311.31 | $6,309.57 |
11 more rates with less common billing modifiers
A modifier changes what was billed, for example a reduced or repeated service. Each of these modifiers carries under 10% of the published rates for this code. Modifier combinations, and modifiers with fewer than 30 rates for a carrier, are not listed.
| Insurance Carrier | Facility/Professional | Modifier | Typical Low | Median | Typical High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aetna Setting Professional Modifier 52 · Reduced service Typical Low $1,148.15 Median $1,148.15 Typical High $1,445.44 | Professional | 52 · Reduced service | $1,148.15 | $1,148.15 | $1,445.44 |
Aetna Setting Professional Modifier 53 · Discontinued Typical Low $457.09 Median $457.09 Typical High $588.84 | Professional | 53 · Discontinued | $457.09 | $457.09 | $588.84 |
Aetna Setting Professional Modifier 54 · Surgery only Typical Low $1,737.80 Median $1,737.80 Typical High $2,187.76 | Professional | 54 · Surgery only | $1,737.80 | $1,737.80 | $2,187.76 |
Aetna Setting Professional Modifier 55 · Aftercare only Typical Low $346.74 Median $346.74 Typical High $436.52 | Professional | 55 · Aftercare only | $346.74 | $346.74 | $436.52 |
Aetna Setting Professional Modifier 56 · Pre-op care only Typical Low $229.09 Median $229.09 Typical High $295.12 | Professional | 56 · Pre-op care only | $229.09 | $229.09 | $295.12 |
Aetna Setting Professional Modifier 78 · Unplanned return to OR Typical Low $1,621.81 Median $1,621.81 Typical High $2,041.74 | Professional | 78 · Unplanned return to OR | $1,621.81 | $1,621.81 | $2,041.74 |
Medcost Setting Professional Modifier 51 · Multiple procedures Typical Low $1,148.15 Median $1,584.89 Typical High $3,388.44 | Professional | 51 · Multiple procedures | $1,148.15 | $1,584.89 | $3,388.44 |
Medcost Setting Professional Modifier 80 · Assistant surgeon Typical Low $457.09 Median $645.65 Typical High $1,348.96 | Professional | 80 · Assistant surgeon | $457.09 | $645.65 | $1,348.96 |
Medcost Setting Professional Modifier 81 · Minimal assistant surgeon Typical Low $323.59 Median $446.68 Typical High $933.25 | Professional | 81 · Minimal assistant surgeon | $323.59 | $446.68 | $933.25 |
Medcost Setting Professional Modifier 82 · Assistant surgeon, no resident Typical Low $323.59 Median $446.68 Typical High $933.25 | Professional | 82 · Assistant surgeon, no resident | $323.59 | $446.68 | $933.25 |
Medcost Setting Professional Modifier AS · PA/NP assist Typical Low $323.59 Median $446.68 Typical High $933.25 | Professional | AS · PA/NP assist | $323.59 | $446.68 | $933.25 |
Where North Carolina sits
The same service costs 5.8 times more in Alaska than in Texas. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.
North Carolina· 12th of 51
$3,981
AK $9,333TX $1,622
Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.