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 $1,584.89 Median $5,495.41 Typical High $14,125.38 | Facility | None | $1,584.89 | $5,495.41 | $14,125.38 |
Aetna Setting Professional Modifier None Typical Low $1,479.11 Median $1,584.89 Typical High $2,454.71 | Professional | None | $1,479.11 | $1,584.89 | $2,454.71 |
Anthem BCBS Setting Facility Modifier None Typical Low $4,570.88 Median $10,964.78 Typical High $20,417.38 | Facility | None | $4,570.88 | $10,964.78 | $20,417.38 |
Anthem BCBS Setting Professional Modifier None Typical Low $1,288.25 Median $1,548.82 Typical High $1,995.26 | Professional | None | $1,288.25 | $1,548.82 | $1,995.26 |
Anthem BCBS Setting Professional Modifier 50 · Both sides Typical Low $1,949.84 Median $2,344.23 Typical High $2,951.21 | Professional | 50 · Both sides | $1,949.84 | $2,344.23 | $2,951.21 |
Anthem BCBS Setting Professional Modifier 62 · Two surgeons Typical Low $812.83 Median $977.24 Typical High $1,258.93 | Professional | 62 · Two surgeons | $812.83 | $977.24 | $1,258.93 |
Anthem BCBS Setting Professional Modifier 80 · Assistant surgeon Typical Low $208.93 Median $245.47 Typical High $316.23 | Professional | 80 · Assistant surgeon | $208.93 | $245.47 | $316.23 |
Anthem BCBS Setting Professional Modifier AS · PA/NP assist Typical Low $181.97 Median $218.78 Typical High $275.42 | Professional | AS · PA/NP assist | $181.97 | $218.78 | $275.42 |
CareFirst Setting Professional Modifier None Typical Low $1,412.54 Median $1,548.82 Typical High $2,041.74 | Professional | None | $1,412.54 | $1,548.82 | $2,041.74 |
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 $1,584.89 Typical High $2,398.83 | Professional | None | $1,348.96 | $1,584.89 | $2,398.83 |
Kaiser Permanente Setting Professional Modifier None Typical Low $1,202.26 Median $1,412.54 Typical High $1,778.28 | Professional | None | $1,202.26 | $1,412.54 | $1,778.28 |
Medcost Setting Professional Modifier None Typical Low $1,778.28 Median $2,238.72 Typical High $2,238.72 | Professional | None | $1,778.28 | $2,238.72 | $2,238.72 |
Medcost Setting Facility Modifier None Typical Low $1,584.89 Median $2,089.30 Typical High $2,570.40 | Facility | None | $1,584.89 | $2,089.30 | $2,570.40 |
Medcost Setting Professional Modifier None Typical Low $1,905.46 Median $1,905.46 Typical High $1,905.46 | Professional | None | $1,905.46 | $1,905.46 | $1,905.46 |
Sentara Setting Facility Modifier None Typical Low $1,096.48 Median $1,995.26 Typical High $7,413.10 | Facility | None | $1,096.48 | $1,995.26 | $7,413.10 |
Sentara Setting Professional Modifier None Typical Low $1,380.38 Median $1,819.70 Typical High $3,467.37 | Professional | None | $1,380.38 | $1,819.70 | $3,467.37 |
United Setting Facility Modifier None Typical Low $1,548.82 Median $6,760.83 Typical High $17,378.01 | Facility | None | $1,548.82 | $6,760.83 | $17,378.01 |
United Setting Professional Modifier None Typical Low $1,148.15 Median $1,819.70 Typical High $2,818.38 | Professional | None | $1,148.15 | $1,819.70 | $2,818.38 |
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 $741.31 Median $794.33 Typical High $794.33 | Professional | 52 · Reduced service | $741.31 | $794.33 | $794.33 |
Aetna Setting Professional Modifier 53 · Discontinued Typical Low $295.12 Median $316.23 Typical High $316.23 | Professional | 53 · Discontinued | $295.12 | $316.23 | $316.23 |
Aetna Setting Professional Modifier 54 · Surgery only Typical Low $1,096.48 Median $1,174.90 Typical High $1,174.90 | Professional | 54 · Surgery only | $1,096.48 | $1,174.90 | $1,174.90 |
Aetna Setting Professional Modifier 55 · Aftercare only Typical Low $218.78 Median $239.88 Typical High $239.88 | Professional | 55 · Aftercare only | $218.78 | $239.88 | $239.88 |
Aetna Setting Professional Modifier 56 · Pre-op care only Typical Low $147.91 Median $158.49 Typical High $158.49 | Professional | 56 · Pre-op care only | $147.91 | $158.49 | $158.49 |
Aetna Setting Professional Modifier 78 · Unplanned return to OR Typical Low $1,023.29 Median $1,096.48 Typical High $1,096.48 | Professional | 78 · Unplanned return to OR | $1,023.29 | $1,096.48 | $1,096.48 |
Where Virginia sits
The same service costs 5.8 times more in Alaska than in Utah. 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· 35th 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.