What is the average cost of procedure code C1821?

The national average hospital chargemaster price for C1821 is $27,861.61, with prices ranging from $1.05 to $999,999,999.00 across 571 hospitals.

What is procedure code C1821?

Interspinous process distraction device (implantable) This is an HCPCS medical billing code used by hospitals and healthcare providers to identify specific procedures and services.

Why do hospital prices vary for the same procedure?

Hospital prices vary based on several factors including geographic location, facility type (teaching vs community hospital), local market conditions, and operational costs. Chargemaster prices are list prices before insurance negotiations, and actual patient costs are typically lower.

C1821: Interspinous process distraction device (implantable)

Compare Hospital Prices Across the United States

This page shows the cost variations for procedure code C1828 across different hospitals in the United States. The data is compiled from hospital chargemaster files, which list the standard charges for medical procedures and services.

Why do prices vary? Hospital pricing can differ significantly based on location, facility type, and local market conditions. Use this data to understand price ranges and compare costs across states and hospitals.

Average

$27,862

Median

$17,680

Hospitals

571

🗺️ Interactive Price Map

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📊 Average Prices by State

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State	Average Price	Number of Hospitals
Wyoming (WY) 2 hospitals	$1,472	2
New Jersey (NJ) 2 hospitals	$3,735	2
Pennsylvania (PA) 1 hospitals	$4,358	1
Minnesota (MN) 1 hospitals	$4,494	1
Iowa (IA) 3 hospitals	$4,800	3
Maine (ME) 2 hospitals	$5,503	2
West Virginia (WV) 3 hospitals	$5,711	3
Nebraska (NE) 23 hospitals	$7,474	23
New Hampshire (NH) 1 hospitals	$7,500	1
Indiana (IN) 4 hospitals	$7,907	4
Massachusetts (MA) 14 hospitals	$8,124	14
Wisconsin (WI) 13 hospitals	$9,603	13
Oklahoma (OK) 1 hospitals	$10,064	1
Connecticut (CT) 5 hospitals	$10,243	5
Maryland (MD) 8 hospitals	$11,646	8
North Dakota (ND) 1 hospitals	$12,473	1
South Dakota (SD) 3 hospitals	$13,532	3
Missouri (MO) 6 hospitals	$14,000	6
New York (NY) 3 hospitals	$14,136	3
Florida (FL) 162 hospitals	$14,615	162
Ohio (OH) 11 hospitals	$14,824	11
North Carolina (NC) 27 hospitals	$16,144	27
Alabama (AL) 3 hospitals	$16,196	3
District of Columbia (DC) 3 hospitals	$16,953	3
Kansas (KS) 11 hospitals	$18,554	11
Georgia (GA) 13 hospitals	$21,272	13
Louisiana (LA) 2 hospitals	$25,920	2
Idaho (ID) 3 hospitals	$26,488	3
Mississippi (MS) 1 hospitals	$26,621	1
Tennessee (TN) 12 hospitals	$26,992	12
Kentucky (KY) 8 hospitals	$27,604	8
South Carolina (SC) 5 hospitals	$31,767	5
Colorado (CO) 15 hospitals	$31,831	15
Texas (TX) 86 hospitals	$34,986	86
Nevada (NV) 18 hospitals	$45,705	18
Utah (UT) 11 hospitals	$58,315	11
Michigan (MI) 39 hospitals	$61,477	39
Washington (WA) 5 hospitals	$68,491	5
California (CA) 39 hospitals	$76,796	39
Alaska (AK) 1 hospitals	$77,051	1

ℹ️ About This Data

The prices shown are from hospital chargemaster files, which represent the list prices hospitals charge before insurance negotiations or discounts. Your actual cost may be different depending on your insurance coverage, deductibles, and negotiated rates. Always check with your insurance provider and hospital for accurate cost estimates.