Lithium level
Medicare pricing data for 954 providers across 47 states
This procedure has a 8.1x markup — hospitals charge $52.48 but Medicare allows only $6.47. Uninsured patients may face bills 8.1 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Note: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees are billed separately and can be 2-5x the physician fee.
💡 What You Should Know
Lithium level (HCPCS code 80178) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $6.47, but hospitals typically charge $52.48 — a 8.1x markup. Prices vary significantly by state and provider.
🏷️ Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
Medicare patients typically pay about 20% of the allowed amount as coinsurance. Based on the average allowed cost of $6.47, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $1.29. Actual costs depend on your specific plan, deductible, and whether you've met your annual out-of-pocket maximum.
What Hospitals Charge vs. What Medicare Pays
Hospitals charge 8.1x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $6.47 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $6 | $16 | 2 | 39 | +0.2% |
| Florida | $6 | $50 | 39 | 4,222 | +0.2% |
| Georgia | $6 | $56 | 13 | 1,171 | +0.2% |
| Idaho | $6 | $43 | 3 | 119 | +0.2% |
| Illinois | $6 | $49 | 51 | 2,468 | +0.2% |
| Indiana | $6 | $43 | 7 | 143 | +0.2% |
| Kansas | $6 | $63 | 16 | 2,431 | +0.2% |
| Louisiana | $6 | $40 | 8 | 621 | +0.2% |
| Maine | $6 | $25 | 2 | 174 | +0.2% |
| Massachusetts | $6 | $54 | 112 | 3,441 | +0.2% |
| Mississippi | $6 | $35 | 8 | 195 | +0.2% |
| Missouri | $6 | $26 | 9 | 216 | +0.2% |
| Nebraska | $6 | $27 | 4 | 63 | +0.2% |
| Nevada | $6 | $23 | 3 | 1,478 | +0.2% |
| New Hampshire | $6 | $53 | 5 | 20 | +0.2% |
| New Jersey | $6 | $61 | 22 | 8,038 | +0.2% |
| New Mexico | $6 | $39 | 3 | 192 | +0.2% |
| New York | $6 | $60 | 20 | 2,007 | +0.2% |
| Rhode Island | $6 | $32 | 2 | 187 | +0.2% |
| Texas | $6 | $59 | 42 | 3,941 | +0.2% |
| Puerto Rico | $6 | $7 | 19 | 31 | +0.2% |
| Arizona | $6 | $54 | 7 | 1,245 | +0.2% |
| Arkansas | $6 | $18 | 7 | 139 | +0.2% |
| Kentucky | $6 | $13 | 8 | 433 | 0.0% |
| Maryland | $6 | $57 | 10 | 1,021 | 0.0% |
| Michigan | $6 | $20 | 18 | 557 | 0.0% |
| North Carolina | $6 | $60 | 19 | 6,196 | 0.0% |
| Ohio | $6 | $56 | 21 | 4,014 | 0.0% |
| Oklahoma | $6 | $34 | 8 | 1,095 | 0.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $6 | $52 | 17 | 1,500 | 0.0% |
| Washington | $6 | $54 | 12 | 1,915 | 0.0% |
| California | $6 | $51 | 45 | 7,895 | 0.0% |
| Colorado | $6 | $57 | 9 | 808 | 0.0% |
| Alabama | $6 | $61 | 13 | 1,350 | -0.2% |
| Minnesota | $6 | $32 | 190 | 692 | -0.3% |
| South Dakota | $6 | $39 | 9 | 200 | -0.3% |
| Hawaii | $6 | $23 | 2 | 143 | -0.5% |
| Tennessee | $6 | $53 | 62 | 807 | -0.5% |
| Oregon | $6 | $31 | 7 | 481 | -0.6% |
| North Dakota | $6 | $34 | 8 | 194 | -0.8% |
| Utah | $6 | $16 | 8 | 162 | -0.9% |
| Virginia | $6 | $32 | 22 | 669 | -0.9% |
| Wisconsin | $6 | $64 | 24 | 647 | -1.1% |
| Iowa | $6 | $36 | 9 | 179 | -1.2% |
| Connecticut | $6 | $46 | 4 | 118 | -1.2% |
| South Carolina | $6 | $22 | 12 | 193 | -1.4% |
| West Virginia | $6 | $69 | 7 | 23 | -6.8% |
⚠️ Important: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees may be billed separately. Total out-of-pocket costs may be higher.
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