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 $263.03 Median $263.03 Typical High $263.03 | Facility | None | $263.03 | $263.03 | $263.03 |
Aetna Setting Professional Modifier None (both parts) Typical Low $263.03 Median $263.03 Typical High $371.54 | Professional | None (both parts) | $263.03 | $263.03 | $371.54 |
BCBS South Carolina Setting Facility Modifier None Typical Low $549.54 Median $602.56 Typical High $602.56 | Facility | None | $549.54 | $602.56 | $602.56 |
BCBS South Carolina Setting Professional Modifier None (both parts) Typical Low $346.74 Median $501.19 Typical High $602.56 | Professional | None (both parts) | $346.74 | $501.19 | $602.56 |
Cigna Setting Facility Modifier None Typical Low $398.11 Median $398.11 Typical High $398.11 | Facility | None | $398.11 | $398.11 | $398.11 |
Cigna Setting Professional Modifier None (both parts) Typical Low $295.12 Median $295.12 Typical High $398.11 | Professional | None (both parts) | $295.12 | $295.12 | $398.11 |
Medcost Setting Professional Modifier None Typical Low $354.81 Median $398.11 Typical High $398.11 | Professional | None | $354.81 | $398.11 | $398.11 |
Medcost Setting Facility Modifier None Typical Low $190.55 Median $288.40 Typical High $724.44 | Facility | None | $190.55 | $288.40 | $724.44 |
Medcost Setting Professional Modifier None (both parts) Typical Low $331.13 Median $426.58 Typical High $794.33 | Professional | None (both parts) | $331.13 | $426.58 | $794.33 |
United Setting Facility Modifier None Typical Low $398.11 Median $398.11 Typical High $812.83 | Facility | None | $398.11 | $398.11 | $812.83 |
United Setting Professional Modifier None (both parts) Typical Low $229.09 Median $295.12 Typical High $446.68 | Professional | None (both parts) | $229.09 | $295.12 | $446.68 |
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 $131.83 Median $131.83 Typical High $186.21 | Professional | 52 · Reduced service | $131.83 | $131.83 | $186.21 |
Aetna Setting Professional Modifier 53 · Discontinued Typical Low $52.48 Median $52.48 Typical High $74.13 | Professional | 53 · Discontinued | $52.48 | $52.48 | $74.13 |
Aetna Setting Professional Modifier 55 · Aftercare only Typical Low $39.81 Median $39.81 Typical High $56.23 | Professional | 55 · Aftercare only | $39.81 | $39.81 | $56.23 |
Aetna Setting Professional Modifier 56 · Pre-op care only Typical Low $26.30 Median $26.30 Typical High $37.15 | Professional | 56 · Pre-op care only | $26.30 | $26.30 | $37.15 |
Medcost Setting Professional Modifier 26 · Professional part Typical Low $169.82 Median $177.83 Typical High $416.87 | Professional | 26 · Professional part | $169.82 | $177.83 | $416.87 |
Medcost Setting Professional Modifier 50 · Both sides Typical Low $501.19 Median $630.96 Typical High $1,584.89 | Professional | 50 · Both sides | $501.19 | $630.96 | $1,584.89 |
Medcost Setting Professional Modifier 51 · Multiple procedures Typical Low $165.96 Median $213.80 Typical High $524.81 | Professional | 51 · Multiple procedures | $165.96 | $213.80 | $524.81 |
Medcost Setting Professional Modifier 80 · Assistant surgeon Typical Low $66.07 Median $85.11 Typical High $208.93 | Professional | 80 · Assistant surgeon | $66.07 | $85.11 | $208.93 |
Medcost Setting Professional Modifier 81 · Minimal assistant surgeon Typical Low $46.77 Median $58.88 Typical High $147.91 | Professional | 81 · Minimal assistant surgeon | $46.77 | $58.88 | $147.91 |
Medcost Setting Professional Modifier 82 · Assistant surgeon, no resident Typical Low $46.77 Median $58.88 Typical High $147.91 | Professional | 82 · Assistant surgeon, no resident | $46.77 | $58.88 | $147.91 |
Medcost Setting Professional Modifier AS · PA/NP assist Typical Low $46.77 Median $58.88 Typical High $147.91 | Professional | AS · PA/NP assist | $46.77 | $58.88 | $147.91 |
Medcost Setting Professional Modifier TC · Technical part Typical Low $257.04 Median $269.15 Typical High $630.96 | Professional | TC · Technical part | $257.04 | $269.15 | $630.96 |
Where South Carolina sits
The same service costs 3.7 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· 42nd of 51
$347
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.