Level 2 Neurostimulator and Related Procedures in Vermont
What 2 hospitals in Vermont charged and were paid for level 2 neurostimulator and related procedures (APC 5462), from 2024 Medicare claims.
Average charge
$36,207
Hospital list price billed
Average allowed
$2,790
Medicare's payment + patient's share
Medicare paid
$1,426
Average per service
Volume
15
Medicare services
Hospitals in Vermont billed an average of $36,207 for level 2 neurostimulator and related procedures, about 13.0 times the average medicare-allowed amount of $2,790. That payment is 51% below the U.S. average of $5,687.
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 $2,790Billed $36,207
About 8¢ was paid for every $1 hospitals in Vermont billed for this service.
Vermont hospitals: level 2 neurostimulator and related procedures
Every Vermont hospital that billed Medicare for this service at least 11 times. Click a column to sort.
| Hospital | Services | Avg charge | Avg allowed | Medicare paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fletcher Allen Hospital of VermontBurlington | 15 | $36,207 | $2,790 | $1,426 |
| Central Vermont Medical CenterGraniteville-East Barre | – | – | – | – |
Level 2 Neurostimulator and Related Procedures in other states
Questions
How much does level 2 neurostimulator and related procedures cost in Vermont?
In 2024 Medicare data, level 2 neurostimulator and related procedures (APC 5462) at 2 hospitals in Vermont was billed at $36,207 on average, while the average medicare-allowed amount was $2,790, of which Medicare paid $1,426. 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 Vermont, average charges were 13.0 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.