Level 2 Breast/Lymphatic Surgery and Related Procedures in Nevada
What 16 hospitals in Nevada charged and were paid for level 2 breast/lymphatic surgery and related procedures (APC 5092), from 2024 Medicare claims.
Average charge
$66,981
Hospital list price billed
Average allowed
$6,951
Medicare's payment + patient's share
Medicare paid
$5,529
Average per service
State rank
#44 of 49
1 = lowest average payment
Hospitals in Nevada billed an average of $66,981 for level 2 breast/lymphatic surgery and related procedures, about 9.6 times the average medicare-allowed amount of $6,951. That payment is 11% above the U.S. average of $6,262.
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 $6,951Billed $66,981
About 10¢ was paid for every $1 hospitals in Nevada billed for this service.
Nevada hospitals: level 2 breast/lymphatic surgery and related 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 Regional Medical CenterReno | 83 | $48,941 | $6,984 | $5,564 |
| Summerlin Hospital Medical CenterLas Vegas | 59 | $91,269 | $6,984 | $5,556 |
| University Medical CenterLas Vegas | 42 | $67,242 | $6,721 | $5,302 |
| Carson Tahoe HospitalCarson City | 41 | $31,113 | $7,002 | $5,576 |
| Sunrise Hospital and Medical CenterLas Vegas | 26 | $90,311 | $6,984 | $5,564 |
| Henderson HospitalHenderson | 20 | $95,203 | $6,984 | $5,564 |
| Saint Rose Dominican Hospital - Siena CampusHenderson | 19 | $69,983 | $6,984 | $5,564 |
| Mountainview HospitalLas Vegas | 13 | $82,024 | $6,984 | $5,564 |
| Saint Rose Dominican Hospital - San Martin CampusLas Vegas | 11 | $76,121 | $6,984 | $5,564 |
| Saint Mary's Regional Medical CenterReno | – | – | – | – |
| Valley Hospital Medical CenterLas Vegas | – | – | – | – |
| Northern Nevada Medical CenterSparks | – | – | – | – |
| Spring Valley Hospital Medical CenterLas Vegas | – | – | – | – |
| Southern Hills Hospital and Medical CenterLas Vegas | – | – | – | – |
| Centennial Hills Hospital Medical CenterLas Vegas | – | – | – | – |
| 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
| University Medical CenterLas Vegas, NV | $6,721 |
|---|---|
| Renown Regional Medical CenterReno, NV | $6,984 |
| Sunrise Hospital and Medical CenterLas Vegas, NV | $6,984 |
| Mountainview HospitalLas Vegas, NV | $6,984 |
| Saint Rose Dominican Hospital - Siena CampusHenderson, NV | $6,984 |
Highest
| Carson Tahoe HospitalCarson City, NV | $7,002 |
|---|---|
| Summerlin Hospital Medical CenterLas Vegas, NV | $6,984 |
| Renown Regional Medical CenterReno, NV | $6,984 |
| Sunrise Hospital and Medical CenterLas Vegas, NV | $6,984 |
| Mountainview HospitalLas Vegas, NV | $6,984 |
Level 2 Breast/Lymphatic Surgery and Related Procedures in other states
Questions
How much does level 2 breast/lymphatic surgery and related procedures cost in Nevada?
In 2024 Medicare data, level 2 breast/lymphatic surgery and related procedures (APC 5092) at 16 hospitals in Nevada was billed at $66,981 on average, while the average medicare-allowed amount was $6,951, of which Medicare paid $5,529. 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 9.6 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.