Level 2 Musculoskeletal Procedures in Nevada
What 21 hospitals in Nevada charged and were paid for level 2 musculoskeletal procedures (APC 5112), from 2024 Medicare claims.
Average charge
$21,640
Hospital list price billed
Average allowed
$1,711
Medicare's payment + patient's share
Medicare paid
$1,354
Average per service
State rank
#44 of 49
1 = lowest average payment
Hospitals in Nevada billed an average of $21,640 for level 2 musculoskeletal procedures, about 12.6 times the average medicare-allowed amount of $1,711. That payment is 13% above the U.S. average of $1,511.
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 $1,711Billed $21,640
About 8¢ was paid for every $1 hospitals in Nevada billed for this service.
Nevada hospitals: level 2 musculoskeletal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Tahoe HospitalCarson City | 85 | $10,160 | $1,705 | $1,358 |
| Renown South Meadows Medical CenterReno | 66 | $16,848 | $1,711 | $1,361 |
| Northeastern Nevada Regional HospitalElko | 33 | $13,551 | $1,799 | $1,421 |
| Sunrise Hospital and Medical CenterLas Vegas | 27 | $22,415 | $1,721 | $1,370 |
| Northern Nevada Medical CenterSparks | 27 | $28,116 | $1,894 | $1,490 |
| Saint Rose Dominican Hospital - Siena CampusHenderson | 27 | $25,549 | $1,721 | $1,364 |
| Renown Regional Medical CenterReno | 26 | $16,312 | $1,536 | $1,213 |
| Mountainview HospitalLas Vegas | 21 | $25,430 | $1,680 | $1,332 |
| University Medical CenterLas Vegas | 18 | $34,039 | $1,721 | $1,371 |
| Centennial Hills Hospital Medical CenterLas Vegas | 18 | $33,450 | $1,721 | $1,371 |
| Summerlin Hospital Medical CenterLas Vegas | 16 | $29,310 | $1,636 | $1,262 |
| Henderson HospitalHenderson | 15 | $37,162 | $1,722 | $1,359 |
| Spring Valley Hospital Medical CenterLas Vegas | 14 | $32,089 | $1,539 | $1,173 |
| Valley Hospital Medical CenterLas Vegas | 12 | $41,935 | $1,722 | $1,360 |
| Southern Hills Hospital and Medical CenterLas Vegas | 11 | $27,069 | $1,722 | $1,336 |
| Northern Nevada Sierra Medical CenterReno | 11 | $28,523 | $1,721 | $1,371 |
| North Vista HospitalNorth las Vegas | – | – | – | – |
| Saint Mary's Regional Medical CenterReno | – | – | – | – |
| Saint Rose Dominican Hospital - de LimaHenderson | – | – | – | – |
| Saint Rose Dominican Hospital - San Martin CampusLas Vegas | – | – | – | – |
| Saint Rose Dominican Hospitals - North las VegasNorth las Vegas | – | – | – | – |
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
| Renown Regional Medical CenterReno, NV | $1,536 |
|---|---|
| Spring Valley Hospital Medical CenterLas Vegas, NV | $1,539 |
| Summerlin Hospital Medical CenterLas Vegas, NV | $1,636 |
| Mountainview HospitalLas Vegas, NV | $1,680 |
| Carson Tahoe HospitalCarson City, NV | $1,705 |
Highest
| Northern Nevada Medical CenterSparks, NV | $1,894 |
|---|---|
| Northeastern Nevada Regional HospitalElko, NV | $1,799 |
| Southern Hills Hospital and Medical CenterLas Vegas, NV | $1,722 |
| Henderson HospitalHenderson, NV | $1,722 |
| Valley Hospital Medical CenterLas Vegas, NV | $1,722 |
Level 2 Musculoskeletal Procedures in other states
Questions
How much does level 2 musculoskeletal procedures cost in Nevada?
In 2024 Medicare data, level 2 musculoskeletal procedures (APC 5112) at 21 hospitals in Nevada was billed at $21,640 on average, while the average medicare-allowed amount was $1,711, of which Medicare paid $1,354. 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 12.6 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.