How much rates vary
Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Small sample; interpret with caution. 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 $933.25 Median $933.25 Typical High $933.25 | Facility | None | $933.25 | $933.25 | $933.25 |
Aetna Setting Professional Modifier None (both parts) Typical Low $933.25 Median $933.25 Typical High $1,318.26 | Professional | None (both parts) | $933.25 | $933.25 | $1,318.26 |
BCBS South Carolina Setting Facility Modifier None Typical Low $1,905.46 Median $2,137.96 Typical High $2,137.96 | Facility | None | $1,905.46 | $2,137.96 | $2,137.96 |
BCBS South Carolina Setting Professional Modifier None (both parts) Typical Low $1,202.26 Median $1,737.80 Typical High $2,137.96 | Professional | None (both parts) | $1,202.26 | $1,737.80 | $2,137.96 |
Cigna Setting Facility Modifier None Typical Low $1,288.25 Median $1,288.25 Typical High $1,288.25 | Facility | None | $1,288.25 | $1,288.25 | $1,288.25 |
Cigna Setting Professional Modifier None (both parts) Typical Low $954.99 Median $954.99 Typical High $1,288.25 | Professional | None (both parts) | $954.99 | $954.99 | $1,288.25 |
Medcost Setting Professional Modifier None Typical Low $1,202.26 Median $1,202.26 Typical High $1,318.26 | Professional | None | $1,202.26 | $1,202.26 | $1,318.26 |
Medcost Setting Facility Modifier None Typical Low $660.69 Median $1,023.29 Typical High $2,570.40 | Facility | None | $660.69 | $1,023.29 | $2,570.40 |
Medcost Setting Professional Modifier None (both parts) Typical Low $1,174.90 Median $1,479.11 Typical High $2,754.23 | Professional | None (both parts) | $1,174.90 | $1,479.11 | $2,754.23 |
Molina Setting Professional Modifier None (both parts) Typical Low $1,412.54 Median $1,412.54 Typical High $1,412.54 | Professional | None (both parts) | $1,412.54 | $1,412.54 | $1,412.54 |
United Setting Facility Modifier None Typical Low $1,348.96 Median $1,380.38 Typical High $2,818.38 | Facility | None | $1,348.96 | $1,380.38 | $2,818.38 |
United Setting Professional Modifier None (both parts) Typical Low $812.83 Median $1,023.29 Typical High $1,548.82 | Professional | None (both parts) | $812.83 | $1,023.29 | $1,548.82 |
12 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 $467.74 Median $467.74 Typical High $660.69 | Professional | 52 · Reduced service | $467.74 | $467.74 | $660.69 |
Aetna Setting Professional Modifier 53 · Discontinued Typical Low $186.21 Median $186.21 Typical High $263.03 | Professional | 53 · Discontinued | $186.21 | $186.21 | $263.03 |
Aetna Setting Professional Modifier 55 · Aftercare only Typical Low $138.04 Median $138.04 Typical High $194.98 | Professional | 55 · Aftercare only | $138.04 | $138.04 | $194.98 |
Aetna Setting Professional Modifier 56 · Pre-op care only Typical Low $93.33 Median $93.33 Typical High $131.83 | Professional | 56 · Pre-op care only | $93.33 | $93.33 | $131.83 |
Medcost Setting Professional Modifier 26 · Professional part Typical Low $588.84 Median $616.60 Typical High $1,479.11 | Professional | 26 · Professional part | $588.84 | $616.60 | $1,479.11 |
Medcost Setting Professional Modifier 50 · Both sides Typical Low $1,737.80 Median $2,238.72 Typical High $5,495.41 | Professional | 50 · Both sides | $1,737.80 | $2,238.72 | $5,495.41 |
Medcost Setting Professional Modifier 51 · Multiple procedures Typical Low $588.84 Median $741.31 Typical High $1,819.70 | Professional | 51 · Multiple procedures | $588.84 | $741.31 | $1,819.70 |
Medcost Setting Professional Modifier 80 · Assistant surgeon Typical Low $234.42 Median $295.12 Typical High $741.31 | Professional | 80 · Assistant surgeon | $234.42 | $295.12 | $741.31 |
Medcost Setting Professional Modifier 81 · Minimal assistant surgeon Typical Low $162.18 Median $208.93 Typical High $512.86 | Professional | 81 · Minimal assistant surgeon | $162.18 | $208.93 | $512.86 |
Medcost Setting Professional Modifier 82 · Assistant surgeon, no resident Typical Low $162.18 Median $208.93 Typical High $512.86 | Professional | 82 · Assistant surgeon, no resident | $162.18 | $208.93 | $512.86 |
Medcost Setting Professional Modifier AS · PA/NP assist Typical Low $162.18 Median $208.93 Typical High $512.86 | Professional | AS · PA/NP assist | $162.18 | $208.93 | $512.86 |
Medcost Setting Professional Modifier TC · Technical part Typical Low $891.25 Median $933.25 Typical High $2,187.76 | Professional | TC · Technical part | $891.25 | $933.25 | $2,187.76 |
Where South Carolina sits
The same service costs 3.4 times more in Hawaii than in Delaware. 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.
South Carolina· 43rd of 51
$1,202
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.