Stroke Treatment (Acute) Cost with Medicare (2026)
Emergency hospital treatment for acute stroke including thrombolytics.
$20,000
National Avg Cost
$16,000
Medicare Pays
$4,000
Patient Pays
Hospital
Category
Stroke Treatment (Acute) Cost by State
| # | State | Average Cost | Medicare Pays | Patient Pays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $24,436 | $19,549 | $4,887 |
| 2 | North Dakota | $23,813 | $19,050 | $4,763 |
| 3 | Alaska | $23,674 | $18,939 | $4,735 |
| 4 | Kentucky | $23,639 | $18,911 | $4,728 |
| 5 | Texas | $23,372 | $18,698 | $4,674 |
| 6 | Arizona | $23,357 | $18,686 | $4,671 |
| 7 | Utah | $23,141 | $18,512 | $4,628 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $23,139 | $18,511 | $4,628 |
| 9 | Kansas | $22,901 | $18,320 | $4,580 |
| 10 | Wisconsin | $22,752 | $18,201 | $4,550 |
| 11 | Arkansas | $22,652 | $18,122 | $4,530 |
| 12 | Oklahoma | $22,645 | $18,116 | $4,529 |
| 13 | Michigan | $22,384 | $17,907 | $4,477 |
| 14 | Vermont | $21,867 | $17,494 | $4,373 |
| 15 | North Carolina | $21,660 | $17,328 | $4,332 |
| 16 | Alabama | $21,482 | $17,185 | $4,296 |
| 17 | Florida | $21,449 | $17,159 | $4,290 |
| 18 | New York | $21,433 | $17,146 | $4,287 |
| 19 | Massachusetts | $21,202 | $16,961 | $4,240 |
| 20 | West Virginia | $21,060 | $16,848 | $4,212 |
| 21 | Tennessee | $21,050 | $16,840 | $4,210 |
| 22 | Idaho | $21,040 | $16,832 | $4,208 |
| 23 | Iowa | $20,583 | $16,466 | $4,117 |
| 24 | Pennsylvania | $20,488 | $16,390 | $4,098 |
| 25 | Virginia | $20,226 | $16,180 | $4,045 |
| 26 | New Mexico | $19,837 | $15,869 | $3,967 |
| 27 | California | $19,531 | $15,625 | $3,906 |
| 28 | Montana | $19,437 | $15,550 | $3,887 |
| 29 | Washington | $19,392 | $15,514 | $3,878 |
| 30 | Illinois | $19,280 | $15,424 | $3,856 |
| 31 | Mississippi | $19,112 | $15,289 | $3,822 |
| 32 | Nevada | $18,947 | $15,158 | $3,789 |
| 33 | Ohio | $18,940 | $15,152 | $3,788 |
| 34 | South Carolina | $18,833 | $15,067 | $3,767 |
| 35 | Maine | $18,598 | $14,878 | $3,720 |
| 36 | Georgia | $18,483 | $14,787 | $3,697 |
| 37 | New Jersey | $18,324 | $14,659 | $3,665 |
| 38 | South Dakota | $18,221 | $14,577 | $3,644 |
| 39 | Minnesota | $18,013 | $14,410 | $3,603 |
| 40 | Indiana | $17,679 | $14,143 | $3,536 |
| 41 | Missouri | $17,616 | $14,092 | $3,523 |
| 42 | Maryland | $17,573 | $14,058 | $3,515 |
| 43 | Delaware | $17,500 | $14,000 | $3,500 |
| 44 | Wyoming | $16,859 | $13,487 | $3,372 |
| 45 | Connecticut | $16,491 | $13,193 | $3,298 |
| 46 | Colorado | $16,318 | $13,054 | $3,264 |
| 47 | New Hampshire | $15,390 | $12,312 | $3,078 |
| 48 | Louisiana | $15,324 | $12,259 | $3,065 |
| 49 | Oregon | $15,171 | $12,137 | $3,034 |
| 50 | Nebraska | $15,107 | $12,085 | $3,021 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Stroke Treatment (Acute) cost with Medicare?
The national average cost for Stroke Treatment (Acute) is $20,000. Medicare typically pays $16,000, leaving a patient responsibility of $4,000.
Does Medicare cover Stroke Treatment (Acute)?
Yes, Medicare covers Stroke Treatment (Acute). The average Medicare payment is $16,000 out of a total cost of $20,000.
What category is Stroke Treatment (Acute)?
Stroke Treatment (Acute) is classified as a hospital procedure.