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 $851.14 Median $1,148.15 Typical High $7,943.28 | Facility | None | $851.14 | $1,148.15 | $7,943.28 |
Aetna Setting Professional Modifier None Typical Low $851.14 Median $851.14 Typical High $1,174.90 | Professional | None | $851.14 | $851.14 | $1,174.90 |
BCBS North Carolina Setting Facility Modifier None Typical Low $1,479.11 Median $2,344.23 Typical High $5,888.44 | Facility | None | $1,479.11 | $2,344.23 | $5,888.44 |
BCBS North Carolina Setting Professional Modifier None Typical Low $575.44 Median $707.95 Typical High $2,398.83 | Professional | None | $575.44 | $707.95 | $2,398.83 |
Cigna Setting Facility Modifier None Typical Low $602.56 Median $2,344.23 Typical High $3,467.37 | Facility | None | $602.56 | $2,344.23 | $3,467.37 |
Cigna Setting Professional Modifier None Typical Low $602.56 Median $741.31 Typical High $1,584.89 | Professional | None | $602.56 | $741.31 | $1,584.89 |
Medcost Setting Facility Modifier None Typical Low $549.54 Median $1,174.90 Typical High $2,398.83 | Facility | None | $549.54 | $1,174.90 | $2,398.83 |
Medcost Setting Professional Modifier None Typical Low $758.58 Median $891.25 Typical High $933.25 | Professional | None | $758.58 | $891.25 | $933.25 |
United Setting Facility Modifier None Typical Low $1,047.13 Median $2,398.83 Typical High $12,022.64 | Facility | None | $1,047.13 | $2,398.83 | $12,022.64 |
United Setting Professional Modifier None Typical Low $630.96 Median $776.25 Typical High $1,584.89 | Professional | None | $630.96 | $776.25 | $1,584.89 |
10 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 $416.87 Median $416.87 Typical High $524.81 | Professional | 52 · Reduced service | $416.87 | $416.87 | $524.81 |
Aetna Setting Professional Modifier 53 · Discontinued Typical Low $169.82 Median $169.82 Typical High $208.93 | Professional | 53 · Discontinued | $169.82 | $169.82 | $208.93 |
Aetna Setting Professional Modifier 54 · Surgery only Typical Low $630.96 Median $630.96 Typical High $794.33 | Professional | 54 · Surgery only | $630.96 | $630.96 | $794.33 |
Aetna Setting Professional Modifier 55 · Aftercare only Typical Low $125.89 Median $125.89 Typical High $158.49 | Professional | 55 · Aftercare only | $125.89 | $125.89 | $158.49 |
Aetna Setting Professional Modifier 56 · Pre-op care only Typical Low $85.11 Median $85.11 Typical High $104.71 | Professional | 56 · Pre-op care only | $85.11 | $85.11 | $104.71 |
Aetna Setting Professional Modifier 78 · Unplanned return to OR Typical Low $588.84 Median $588.84 Typical High $741.31 | Professional | 78 · Unplanned return to OR | $588.84 | $588.84 | $741.31 |
Medcost Setting Facility Modifier 50 · Both sides Typical Low $776.25 Median $1,737.80 Typical High $5,248.07 | Facility | 50 · Both sides | $776.25 | $1,737.80 | $5,248.07 |
Medcost Setting Facility Modifier 51 · Multiple procedures Typical Low $263.03 Median $588.84 Typical High $1,737.80 | Facility | 51 · Multiple procedures | $263.03 | $588.84 | $1,737.80 |
Medcost Setting Professional Modifier 50 · Both sides Typical Low $1,148.15 Median $1,348.96 Typical High $1,548.82 | Professional | 50 · Both sides | $1,148.15 | $1,348.96 | $1,548.82 |
Medcost Setting Professional Modifier 51 · Multiple procedures Typical Low $380.19 Median $446.68 Typical High $524.81 | Professional | 51 · Multiple procedures | $380.19 | $446.68 | $524.81 |
Where North Carolina sits
The same service costs 8.3 times more in Wyoming 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.
North Carolina· 40th of 51
$851
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.