Level 7 Radiation Therapy in Nevada
What 2 hospitals in Nevada charged and were paid for level 7 radiation therapy (APC 5627), from 2024 Medicare claims.
Average charge
$125,801
Hospital list price billed
Average allowed
$8,339
Medicare's payment + patient's share
Medicare paid
$6,707
Average per service
Volume
15
Medicare services
Hospitals in Nevada billed an average of $125,801 for level 7 radiation therapy, about 15.1 times the average medicare-allowed amount of $8,339. That payment is 9% above the U.S. average of $7,615.
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 $8,339Billed $125,801
About 7¢ was paid for every $1 hospitals in Nevada billed for this service.
Nevada hospitals: level 7 radiation therapy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary's Regional Medical CenterReno | 15 | $125,801 | $8,339 | $6,707 |
| Renown Regional Medical CenterReno | – | – | – | – |
Level 7 Radiation Therapy in other states
Questions
How much does level 7 radiation therapy cost in Nevada?
In 2024 Medicare data, level 7 radiation therapy (APC 5627) at 2 hospitals in Nevada was billed at $125,801 on average, while the average medicare-allowed amount was $8,339, of which Medicare paid $6,707. 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 15.1 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.