Level 3 Neurostimulator and Related Procedures in Minnesota
What 7 hospitals in Minnesota charged and were paid for level 3 neurostimulator and related procedures (APC 5463), from 2024 Medicare claims.
Average charge
$41,859
Hospital list price billed
Average allowed
$14,008
Medicare's payment + patient's share
Medicare paid
$12,376
Average per service
State rank
#20 of 25
1 = lowest average payment
Hospitals in Minnesota billed an average of $41,859 for level 3 neurostimulator and related procedures, about 3.0 times the average medicare-allowed amount of $14,008. That payment is 6% above 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 $14,008Billed $41,859
About 33¢ was paid for every $1 hospitals in Minnesota billed for this service.
Minnesota hospitals: level 3 neurostimulator and related procedures
Every Minnesota hospital that billed Medicare for this service at least 11 times. Click a column to sort.
| Hospital | Services | Avg charge | Avg allowed | Medicare paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic - Saint Marys HospitalRochester | 15 | $41,859 | $14,008 | $12,376 |
| Essentia Health St Mary's Medical CenterDuluth | – | – | – | – |
| St Lukes HospitalDuluth | – | – | – | – |
| Abbott Northwestern Hospital INCMinneapolis | – | – | – | – |
| University of Minnesota Medical Center, FairviewMinneapolis | – | – | – | – |
| Regions HospitalSt Paul | – | – | – | – |
| Mercy HospitalCoon Rapids | – | – | – | – |
Level 3 Neurostimulator and Related Procedures in other states
Questions
How much does level 3 neurostimulator and related procedures cost in Minnesota?
In 2024 Medicare data, level 3 neurostimulator and related procedures (APC 5463) at 7 hospitals in Minnesota was billed at $41,859 on average, while the average medicare-allowed amount was $14,008, of which Medicare paid $12,376. 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 Minnesota, average charges were 3.0 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.