What is the average cost of procedure code 99478?

The national average hospital chargemaster price for 99478 is $478.21, with prices ranging from $19.39 to $999,999,999.00 across 237 hospitals.

What is procedure code 99478?

Subsequent intensive care, per day, for the evaluation and management of the recovering very low birth weight infant (present body weight less than 1500 grams) 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.

99478: Subsequent intensive care, per day, for the evaluation and management of the recovering very low birth weight infant (present body weight less than 1500 grams)

Compare Hospital Prices Across the United States

This page shows the cost variations for procedure code 99479 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

$478

Median

$408

Hospitals

237

🗺️ Interactive Price Map

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📊 Average Prices by State

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State	Average Price	Number of Hospitals
Virginia (VA) 10 hospitals	$0	10
Nevada (NV) 3 hospitals	$0	3
Minnesota (MN) 1 hospitals	$115	1
Hawaii (HI) 5 hospitals	$118	5
Tennessee (TN) 7 hospitals	$140	7
Kansas (KS) 10 hospitals	$187	10
New York (NY) 1 hospitals	$187	1
Oklahoma (OK) 8 hospitals	$246	8
Vermont (VT) 2 hospitals	$262	2
Idaho (ID) 1 hospitals	$264	1
Texas (TX) 7 hospitals	$284	7
Rhode Island (RI) 1 hospitals	$292	1
Illinois (IL) 19 hospitals	$313	19
Wisconsin (WI) 18 hospitals	$329	18
North Carolina (NC) 12 hospitals	$379	12
Florida (FL) 45 hospitals	$389	45
Connecticut (CT) 1 hospitals	$394	1
Washington (WA) 2 hospitals	$406	2
Georgia (GA) 7 hospitals	$423	7
Kentucky (KY) 2 hospitals	$423	2
Maine (ME) 3 hospitals	$443	3
Indiana (IN) 32 hospitals	$501	32
Ohio (OH) 1 hospitals	$759	1
Michigan (MI) 39 hospitals	$1,058	39

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.