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 $1,778.28 Median $5,495.41 Typical High $14,125.38 | Facility | None | $1,778.28 | $5,495.41 | $14,125.38 |
Aetna Setting Professional Modifier None Typical Low $1,584.89 Median $1,698.24 Typical High $2,398.83 | Professional | None | $1,584.89 | $1,698.24 | $2,398.83 |
Anthem BCBS Setting Facility Modifier None Typical Low $6,165.95 Median $7,413.10 Typical High $9,549.93 | Facility | None | $6,165.95 | $7,413.10 | $9,549.93 |
Anthem BCBS Setting Professional Modifier None Typical Low $1,318.26 Median $1,584.89 Typical High $1,995.26 | Professional | None | $1,318.26 | $1,584.89 | $1,995.26 |
Anthem BCBS Setting Professional Modifier 50 · Both sides Typical Low $1,995.26 Median $2,398.83 Typical High $3,019.95 | Professional | 50 · Both sides | $1,995.26 | $2,398.83 | $3,019.95 |
Anthem BCBS Setting Professional Modifier 62 · Two surgeons Typical Low $831.76 Median $1,000.00 Typical High $1,258.93 | Professional | 62 · Two surgeons | $831.76 | $1,000.00 | $1,258.93 |
Anthem BCBS Setting Professional Modifier 80 · Assistant surgeon Typical Low $213.80 Median $251.19 Typical High $316.23 | Professional | 80 · Assistant surgeon | $213.80 | $251.19 | $316.23 |
Anthem BCBS Setting Professional Modifier AS · PA/NP assist Typical Low $186.21 Median $223.87 Typical High $281.84 | Professional | AS · PA/NP assist | $186.21 | $223.87 | $281.84 |
CareFirst Setting Professional Modifier None Typical Low $1,445.44 Median $1,584.89 Typical High $1,995.26 | Professional | None | $1,445.44 | $1,584.89 | $1,995.26 |
Cigna Setting Facility Modifier None Typical Low $501.19 Median $1,174.90 Typical High $5,495.41 | Facility | None | $501.19 | $1,174.90 | $5,495.41 |
Cigna Setting Professional Modifier None Typical Low $1,348.96 Median $1,737.80 Typical High $2,454.71 | Professional | None | $1,348.96 | $1,737.80 | $2,454.71 |
Kaiser Permanente Setting Professional Modifier None Typical Low $1,318.26 Median $1,584.89 Typical High $1,949.84 | Professional | None | $1,318.26 | $1,584.89 | $1,949.84 |
Medcost Setting Professional Modifier None Typical Low $1,862.09 Median $2,398.83 Typical High $2,398.83 | Professional | None | $1,862.09 | $2,398.83 | $2,398.83 |
Medcost Setting Facility Modifier None Typical Low $1,584.89 Median $1,995.26 Typical High $2,691.53 | Facility | None | $1,584.89 | $1,995.26 | $2,691.53 |
Medcost Setting Professional Modifier None Typical Low $1,862.09 Median $1,862.09 Typical High $1,862.09 | Professional | None | $1,862.09 | $1,862.09 | $1,862.09 |
Sentara Setting Facility Modifier None Typical Low $1,023.29 Median $1,905.46 Typical High $6,456.54 | Facility | None | $1,023.29 | $1,905.46 | $6,456.54 |
Sentara Setting Professional Modifier None Typical Low $1,288.25 Median $1,905.46 Typical High $5,370.32 | Professional | None | $1,288.25 | $1,905.46 | $5,370.32 |
United Setting Facility Modifier None Typical Low $436.52 Median $2,344.23 Typical High $6,309.57 | Facility | None | $436.52 | $2,344.23 | $6,309.57 |
United Setting Professional Modifier None Typical Low $1,258.93 Median $1,949.84 Typical High $3,019.95 | Professional | None | $1,258.93 | $1,949.84 | $3,019.95 |
6 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 $794.33 Median $794.33 Typical High $891.25 | Professional | 52 · Reduced service | $794.33 | $794.33 | $891.25 |
Aetna Setting Professional Modifier 53 · Discontinued Typical Low $316.23 Median $316.23 Typical High $354.81 | Professional | 53 · Discontinued | $316.23 | $316.23 | $354.81 |
Aetna Setting Professional Modifier 54 · Surgery only Typical Low $1,202.26 Median $1,202.26 Typical High $1,348.96 | Professional | 54 · Surgery only | $1,202.26 | $1,202.26 | $1,348.96 |
Aetna Setting Professional Modifier 55 · Aftercare only Typical Low $239.88 Median $239.88 Typical High $269.15 | Professional | 55 · Aftercare only | $239.88 | $239.88 | $269.15 |
Aetna Setting Professional Modifier 56 · Pre-op care only Typical Low $158.49 Median $158.49 Typical High $177.83 | Professional | 56 · Pre-op care only | $158.49 | $158.49 | $177.83 |
Aetna Setting Professional Modifier 78 · Unplanned return to OR Typical Low $1,122.02 Median $1,122.02 Typical High $1,258.93 | Professional | 78 · Unplanned return to OR | $1,122.02 | $1,122.02 | $1,258.93 |
Where Virginia sits
The same service costs 5.6 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.
Virginia· 38th of 51
$1,660
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.