Level 1 Nerve Procedures in Nevada
What 17 hospitals in Nevada charged and were paid for level 1 nerve procedures (APC 5431), from 2024 Medicare claims.
Average charge
$21,617
Hospital list price billed
Average allowed
$2,064
Medicare's payment + patient's share
Medicare paid
$1,640
Average per service
State rank
#43 of 49
1 = lowest average payment
Hospitals in Nevada billed an average of $21,617 for level 1 nerve procedures, about 10.5 times the average medicare-allowed amount of $2,064. That payment is 16% above the U.S. average of $1,774.
These are averages for patients with original (fee-for-service) Medicare. Private insurance pays different, negotiated prices, and what you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Use these figures to compare hospitals, not as a quote.
Paid $2,064Billed $21,617
About 10¢ was paid for every $1 hospitals in Nevada billed for this service.
Nevada hospitals: level 1 nerve procedures
Every Nevada hospital that billed Medicare for this service at least 11 times. Click a column to sort.
| Hospital | Services | Avg charge | Avg allowed | Medicare paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renown South Meadows Medical CenterReno | 97 | $20,853 | $2,068 | $1,647 |
| Carson Tahoe HospitalCarson City | 88 | $10,876 | $2,054 | $1,633 |
| Valley Hospital Medical CenterLas Vegas | 25 | $64,283 | $2,002 | $1,580 |
| Northeastern Nevada Regional HospitalElko | 24 | $13,012 | $2,141 | $1,689 |
| Renown Regional Medical CenterReno | 22 | $19,660 | $2,068 | $1,645 |
| Saint Rose Dominican Hospital - Siena CampusHenderson | 13 | $37,166 | $2,068 | $1,648 |
| Sunrise Hospital and Medical CenterLas Vegas | – | – | – | – |
| University Medical CenterLas Vegas | – | – | – | – |
| Saint Mary's Regional Medical CenterReno | – | – | – | – |
| Northern Nevada Medical CenterSparks | – | – | – | – |
| Mountainview HospitalLas Vegas | – | – | – | – |
| Summerlin Hospital Medical CenterLas Vegas | – | – | – | – |
| Spring Valley Hospital Medical CenterLas Vegas | – | – | – | – |
| Southern Hills Hospital and Medical CenterLas Vegas | – | – | – | – |
| Saint Rose Dominican Hospital - San Martin CampusLas Vegas | – | – | – | – |
| Henderson HospitalHenderson | – | – | – | – |
| Northern Nevada Sierra Medical CenterReno | – | – | – | – |
Lowest and highest allowed amounts in Nevada
Among hospitals with at least 11 Medicare services. Differences reflect local wage costs, teaching status and how sick patients were, as well as price.
Lowest
| Valley Hospital Medical CenterLas Vegas, NV | $2,002 |
|---|---|
| Carson Tahoe HospitalCarson City, NV | $2,054 |
| Saint Rose Dominican Hospital - Siena CampusHenderson, NV | $2,068 |
| Renown South Meadows Medical CenterReno, NV | $2,068 |
| Renown Regional Medical CenterReno, NV | $2,068 |
Highest
| Northeastern Nevada Regional HospitalElko, NV | $2,141 |
|---|---|
| Renown Regional Medical CenterReno, NV | $2,068 |
| Renown South Meadows Medical CenterReno, NV | $2,068 |
| Saint Rose Dominican Hospital - Siena CampusHenderson, NV | $2,068 |
| Carson Tahoe HospitalCarson City, NV | $2,054 |
Level 1 Nerve Procedures in other states
Questions
How much does level 1 nerve procedures cost in Nevada?
In 2024 Medicare data, level 1 nerve procedures (APC 5431) at 17 hospitals in Nevada was billed at $21,617 on average, while the average medicare-allowed amount was $2,064, of which Medicare paid $1,640. Your own cost depends on your insurance, deductible and the hospital.
Why are hospital charges so much higher than payments?
Charges are a hospital's list prices. Medicare pays fixed rates set in advance, and private insurers negotiate their own discounts, so almost nobody pays the full charge. For this service in Nevada, average charges were 10.5 times the average payment. Uninsured patients can ask the hospital about its financial assistance (charity care) policy and cash prices.
Source: CMS, Medicare Outpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service, 2024. The allowed amount is Medicare's payment plus the patient's coinsurance. CMS omits hospitals with fewer than 11 services for privacy. About the data.