Medicare & Medicaid in Mississippi (MS)
2026 healthcare costs, coverage, and spending data for Mississippi.
$12,521
Spending/Capita
2,195,066
Medicare Enrollees
2,960,088
Medicaid Enrollees
4.4%
Uninsured Rate
Medicare Premiums in Mississippi
Part B Premium
$185/mo
Part D Premium (Avg)
$48/mo
Medigap Premium (Avg)
$139/mo
Medicaid Expansion: No - Mississippi has not expanded Medicaid
Procedure Costs in Mississippi
Hospital
| Procedure | Avg Cost | Medicare Pays | You Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liver Transplant | $199,383 | $159,506 | $39,877 |
| Kidney Transplant | $153,283 | $122,626 | $30,657 |
| Heart Valve Replacement | $99,006 | $79,205 | $19,801 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) | $80,615 | $64,492 | $16,123 |
| Spinal Fusion | $46,234 | $36,987 | $9,247 |
| Total Hip Replacement | $39,177 | $31,342 | $7,835 |
| Defibrillator Implantation (ICD) | $37,032 | $29,625 | $7,406 |
| Laminectomy | $28,990 | $23,192 | $5,798 |
| Colectomy | $28,602 | $22,882 | $5,720 |
| Total Knee Replacement | $28,420 | $22,736 | $5,684 |
| Sepsis Treatment | $28,356 | $22,685 | $5,671 |
| Pacemaker Implantation | $27,560 | $22,048 | $5,512 |
| Hip Fracture Repair | $21,755 | $17,404 | $4,351 |
| Prostatectomy | $21,013 | $16,810 | $4,203 |
| Cardiac Catheterization with Stent | $20,453 | $16,362 | $4,091 |
Outpatient
| Procedure | Avg Cost | Medicare Pays | You Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| TURP (Prostate) | $9,968 | $7,974 | $1,994 |
| Arthroscopic Knee Surgery | $9,715 | $7,772 | $1,943 |
| Lithotripsy (Kidney Stones) | $7,305 | $5,844 | $1,461 |
| Endoscopic Sinus Surgery | $6,949 | $5,559 | $1,390 |
| Dialysis Access Surgery | $6,788 | $5,430 | $1,358 |
| Tonsillectomy | $6,100 | $4,880 | $1,220 |
| Bunionectomy | $5,936 | $4,749 | $1,187 |
| Septoplasty | $5,265 | $4,212 | $1,053 |
| Carpal Tunnel Release | $4,806 | $3,845 | $961 |
| Pilonidal Cyst Surgery | $4,662 | $3,730 | $932 |
| Hemorrhoid Surgery | $4,537 | $3,630 | $907 |
| Adenoidectomy | $4,460 | $3,568 | $892 |
| Cataract Surgery (Outpatient) | $4,310 | $3,448 | $862 |
| Nasal Polyp Removal | $4,211 | $3,369 | $842 |
| Breast Biopsy | $3,636 | $2,908 | $727 |
Imaging
| Procedure | Avg Cost | Medicare Pays | You Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| PET Scan | $2,707 | $2,165 | $541 |
| Nuclear Stress Test | $2,281 | $1,825 | $456 |
| MRI Spine (Cervical) | $1,701 | $1,361 | $340 |
| MRI Knee | $1,495 | $1,196 | $299 |
| MRI Hip | $1,432 | $1,146 | $286 |
| MRI Brain | $1,421 | $1,137 | $284 |
| CT Angiography | $1,286 | $1,029 | $257 |
| Bone Scan | $1,217 | $974 | $243 |
| MRI Shoulder | $1,143 | $915 | $229 |
| CT Scan Abdomen/Pelvis | $1,084 | $867 | $217 |
| MRI Spine (Lumbar) | $1,069 | $855 | $214 |
| CT Colonography (Virtual) | $746 | $597 | $149 |
| CT Scan Chest | $733 | $586 | $147 |
| CT Scan Head | $674 | $539 | $135 |
| Fluoroscopy | $535 | $428 | $107 |
Physician/Office
| Procedure | Avg Cost | Medicare Pays | You Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep Study Consultation | $307 | $246 | $61 |
| Allergy Testing | $306 | $245 | $61 |
| Psychiatry Visit | $280 | $224 | $56 |
| Shingles Vaccination | $226 | $226 | $0 |
| Mammogram (Screening) | $216 | $216 | $0 |
| Wound Care Visit | $206 | $165 | $41 |
| Mental Health Counseling | $193 | $154 | $39 |
| Annual Wellness Visit | $188 | $188 | $0 |
| Skin Cancer Screening | $186 | $149 | $37 |
| Office Visit (New Patient) | $182 | $145 | $36 |
| Physical Therapy Session | $165 | $132 | $33 |
| Speech Therapy Session | $164 | $131 | $33 |
| Bone Density Test (DEXA Scan) | $158 | $126 | $32 |
| Vision Exam (Diabetic) | $151 | $121 | $30 |
| Occupational Therapy Session | $150 | $120 | $30 |
Laboratory
| Procedure | Avg Cost | Medicare Pays | You Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| BNP (Heart Failure Marker) | $49 | $39 | $10 |
| Blood Type and Crossmatch | $48 | $38 | $10 |
| Blood Culture | $46 | $37 | $9 |
| Troponin Level | $44 | $35 | $9 |
| Comprehensive Metabolic Panel | $43 | $34 | $9 |
| Vitamin D Level | $42 | $34 | $8 |
| Thyroid Panel (TSH) | $40 | $32 | $8 |
| Glucose Tolerance Test | $39 | $31 | $8 |
| Iron Studies (Ferritin) | $38 | $30 | $8 |
| Lipid Panel | $37 | $29 | $7 |
| B12 Level | $37 | $29 | $7 |
| Urine Drug Screen | $35 | $28 | $7 |
| Liver Function Panel | $33 | $27 | $7 |
| PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) | $33 | $26 | $7 |
| Hemoglobin A1C | $32 | $26 | $6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Medicare spend per person in Mississippi?
In 2026, the average Medicare spending per beneficiary in Mississippi is $12,521.
How many people are enrolled in Medicare in Mississippi?
Mississippi has approximately 2,195,066 Medicare beneficiaries.
Did Mississippi expand Medicaid?
No, Mississippi has not expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act.
What is the uninsured rate in Mississippi?
The uninsured rate in Mississippi is 4.4%.
What is the average Medigap premium in Mississippi?
The average Medigap (Medicare Supplement) premium in Mississippi is $139 per month.