Level 3 Neurostimulator and Related Procedures in Arizona
What 14 hospitals in Arizona charged and were paid for level 3 neurostimulator and related procedures (APC 5463), from 2024 Medicare claims.
Average charge
$33,231
Hospital list price billed
Average allowed
$13,262
Medicare's payment + patient's share
Medicare paid
$11,630
Average per service
State rank
#17 of 25
1 = lowest average payment
Hospitals in Arizona billed an average of $33,231 for level 3 neurostimulator and related procedures, about 2.5 times the average medicare-allowed amount of $13,262. That payment is about the same as the U.S. average of $13,171.
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 $13,262Billed $33,231
About 40¢ was paid for every $1 hospitals in Arizona billed for this service.
Arizona hospitals: level 3 neurostimulator and related procedures
Every Arizona hospital that billed Medicare for this service at least 11 times. Click a column to sort.
| Hospital | Services | Avg charge | Avg allowed | Medicare paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Hospital and Medical CenterPhoenix | 45 | $33,231 | $13,262 | $11,630 |
| Banner - University Medical Center PhoenixPhoenix | – | – | – | – |
| Tucson Medical CenterTucson | – | – | – | – |
| Carondelet St Josephs HospitalTucson | – | – | – | – |
| Yavapai Regional Medical CenterPrescott | – | – | – | – |
| Scottsdale Healthcare-Osborn Medical CenterScottsdale | – | – | – | – |
| University Medical CenterTucson | – | – | – | – |
| Banner Thunderbird Medical CenterGlendale | – | – | – | – |
| John C Lincoln Deer Valley HospitalPhoenix | – | – | – | – |
| Arrowhead HospitalGlendale | – | – | – | – |
| Mayo Clinic HospitalPhoenix | – | – | – | – |
| Arizona Spine and Joint HospitalMesa | – | – | – | – |
| Banner-University Medical Center South CampusTucson | – | – | – | – |
| Mercy Gilbert Medical CenterGilbert | – | – | – | – |
Level 3 Neurostimulator and Related Procedures in other states
Questions
How much does level 3 neurostimulator and related procedures cost in Arizona?
In 2024 Medicare data, level 3 neurostimulator and related procedures (APC 5463) at 14 hospitals in Arizona was billed at $33,231 on average, while the average medicare-allowed amount was $13,262, of which Medicare paid $11,630. 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 Arizona, average charges were 2.5 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.