How much rates vary
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 $3,090.30 Typical High $7,943.28 | Facility | None | $1,288.25 | $3,090.30 | $7,943.28 |
Aetna Setting Professional Modifier None Typical Low $3,090.30 Median $3,090.30 Typical High $4,365.16 | Professional | None | $3,090.30 | $3,090.30 | $4,365.16 |
BCBS North Carolina Setting Professional Modifier None Typical Low $4,570.88 Median $6,918.31 Typical High $9,549.93 | Professional | None | $4,570.88 | $6,918.31 | $9,549.93 |
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 $3,467.37 Median $4,677.35 Typical High $8,511.38 | Professional | None | $3,467.37 | $4,677.35 | $8,511.38 |
Medcost Setting Facility Modifier None Typical Low $3,090.30 Median $3,311.31 Typical High $5,011.87 | Facility | None | $3,090.30 | $3,311.31 | $5,011.87 |
Medcost Setting Professional Modifier None Typical Low $2,951.21 Median $4,897.79 Typical High $5,128.61 | Professional | None | $2,951.21 | $4,897.79 | $5,128.61 |
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 $3,235.94 Median $4,570.88 Typical High $8,511.38 | Professional | None | $3,235.94 | $4,570.88 | $8,511.38 |
7 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 54 · Surgery only Typical Low $2,344.23 Median $2,344.23 Typical High $2,951.21 | Professional | 54 · Surgery only | $2,344.23 | $2,344.23 | $2,951.21 |
Aetna Setting Professional Modifier 78 · Unplanned return to OR Typical Low $2,187.76 Median $2,187.76 Typical High $2,754.23 | Professional | 78 · Unplanned return to OR | $2,187.76 | $2,187.76 | $2,754.23 |
Medcost Setting Professional Modifier 51 · Multiple procedures Typical Low $1,479.11 Median $2,454.71 Typical High $4,570.88 | Professional | 51 · Multiple procedures | $1,479.11 | $2,454.71 | $4,570.88 |
Medcost Setting Professional Modifier 80 · Assistant surgeon Typical Low $588.84 Median $977.24 Typical High $1,819.70 | Professional | 80 · Assistant surgeon | $588.84 | $977.24 | $1,819.70 |
Medcost Setting Professional Modifier 81 · Minimal assistant surgeon Typical Low $416.87 Median $691.83 Typical High $1,288.25 | Professional | 81 · Minimal assistant surgeon | $416.87 | $691.83 | $1,288.25 |
Medcost Setting Professional Modifier 82 · Assistant surgeon, no resident Typical Low $416.87 Median $691.83 Typical High $1,288.25 | Professional | 82 · Assistant surgeon, no resident | $416.87 | $691.83 | $1,288.25 |
Medcost Setting Professional Modifier AS · PA/NP assist Typical Low $416.87 Median $691.83 Typical High $1,288.25 | Professional | AS · PA/NP assist | $416.87 | $691.83 | $1,288.25 |
Where North Carolina sits
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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.