How much rates vary
Facilitymedian $1,023 · 10th to 90th $380 to $7,762Professionalmedian $3,388 · 10th to 90th $2,455 to $6,026
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 $2,398.83 Typical High $7,943.28 | Facility | None | $1,288.25 | $2,398.83 | $7,943.28 |
Aetna Setting Professional Modifier None Typical Low $2,398.83 Median $2,398.83 Typical High $2,884.03 | Professional | None | $2,398.83 | $2,398.83 | $2,884.03 |
BCBS North Carolina Setting Professional Modifier None Typical Low $2,691.53 Median $4,365.16 Typical High $6,606.93 | Professional | None | $2,691.53 | $4,365.16 | $6,606.93 |
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 $2,511.89 Median $3,162.28 Typical High $6,309.57 | Professional | None | $2,511.89 | $3,162.28 | $6,309.57 |
Medcost Setting Facility Modifier None Typical Low $2,398.83 Median $2,884.03 Typical High $9,332.54 | Facility | None | $2,398.83 | $2,884.03 | $9,332.54 |
Medcost Setting Professional Modifier None Typical Low $2,754.23 Median $2,951.21 Typical High $4,073.80 | Professional | None | $2,754.23 | $2,951.21 | $4,073.80 |
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 $2,290.87 Median $3,162.28 Typical High $5,888.44 | Professional | None | $2,290.87 | $3,162.28 | $5,888.44 |
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 $1,202.26 Median $1,202.26 Typical High $1,412.54 | Professional | 52 · Reduced service | $1,202.26 | $1,202.26 | $1,412.54 |
Aetna Setting Professional Modifier 53 · Discontinued Typical Low $489.78 Median $489.78 Typical High $575.44 | Professional | 53 · Discontinued | $489.78 | $489.78 | $575.44 |
Aetna Setting Professional Modifier 54 · Surgery only Typical Low $1,819.70 Median $1,819.70 Typical High $2,137.96 | Professional | 54 · Surgery only | $1,819.70 | $1,819.70 | $2,137.96 |
Aetna Setting Professional Modifier 55 · Aftercare only Typical Low $363.08 Median $363.08 Typical High $426.58 | Professional | 55 · Aftercare only | $363.08 | $363.08 | $426.58 |
Aetna Setting Professional Modifier 56 · Pre-op care only Typical Low $239.88 Median $239.88 Typical High $288.40 | Professional | 56 · Pre-op care only | $239.88 | $239.88 | $288.40 |
Aetna Setting Professional Modifier 78 · Unplanned return to OR Typical Low $1,698.24 Median $1,698.24 Typical High $1,995.26 | Professional | 78 · Unplanned return to OR | $1,698.24 | $1,698.24 | $1,995.26 |
Medcost Setting Professional Modifier 51 · Multiple procedures Typical Low $1,380.38 Median $1,479.11 Typical High $3,467.37 | Professional | 51 · Multiple procedures | $1,380.38 | $1,479.11 | $3,467.37 |
Medcost Setting Professional Modifier 80 · Assistant surgeon Typical Low $562.34 Median $588.84 Typical High $1,380.38 | Professional | 80 · Assistant surgeon | $562.34 | $588.84 | $1,380.38 |
Medcost Setting Professional Modifier 81 · Minimal assistant surgeon Typical Low $389.05 Median $416.87 Typical High $977.24 | Professional | 81 · Minimal assistant surgeon | $389.05 | $416.87 | $977.24 |
Medcost Setting Professional Modifier 82 · Assistant surgeon, no resident Typical Low $389.05 Median $416.87 Typical High $977.24 | Professional | 82 · Assistant surgeon, no resident | $389.05 | $416.87 | $977.24 |
Medcost Setting Professional Modifier AS · PA/NP assist Typical Low $389.05 Median $416.87 Typical High $977.24 | Professional | AS · PA/NP assist | $389.05 | $416.87 | $977.24 |
Where North Carolina sits
The same service costs 10.0 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· 23rd of 51
$3,311
AK $10,233TX $1,023
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.