Urine microalbumin (protein) analysis
Medicare pricing data for 11,819 providers across 52 states
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
Urine microalbumin (protein) analysis (HCPCS code 82044) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $6.05, but hospitals typically charge $20.27 — a 3.4x 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 $6.05, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $1.21. 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 3.4x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $6.05 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | $6 | $21 | 46 | 425 | +1.0% |
| New Hampshire | $6 | $33 | 28 | 524 | +1.0% |
| North Dakota | $6 | $18 | 8 | 50 | +1.0% |
| Rhode Island | $6 | $19 | 20 | 181 | +1.0% |
| Wyoming | $6 | $48 | 26 | 234 | +1.0% |
| Florida | $6 | $18 | 603 | 38,785 | +0.8% |
| New Jersey | $6 | $12 | 40 | 3,592 | +0.8% |
| Vermont | $6 | $18 | 49 | 505 | +0.8% |
| Alaska | $6 | $61 | 45 | 338 | +0.8% |
| California | $6 | $17 | 185 | 7,199 | +0.8% |
| Illinois | $6 | $31 | 215 | 3,882 | +0.7% |
| Kansas | $6 | $27 | 156 | 3,024 | +0.7% |
| Nevada | $6 | $36 | 58 | 331 | +0.7% |
| South Dakota | $6 | $47 | 56 | 662 | +0.7% |
| Arizona | $6 | $17 | 62 | 1,876 | +0.7% |
| Missouri | $6 | $19 | 201 | 3,130 | +0.5% |
| New Mexico | $6 | $27 | 52 | 659 | +0.5% |
| New York | $6 | $18 | 373 | 13,016 | +0.5% |
| Utah | $6 | $13 | 134 | 1,913 | +0.5% |
| Virginia | $6 | $16 | 253 | 8,377 | +0.5% |
| Wisconsin | $6 | $32 | 41 | 396 | +0.5% |
| Georgia | $6 | $28 | 532 | 11,626 | +0.3% |
| Indiana | $6 | $22 | 622 | 7,513 | +0.3% |
| Massachusetts | $6 | $17 | 68 | 1,541 | +0.3% |
| Minnesota | $6 | $28 | 132 | 838 | +0.3% |
| Montana | $6 | $41 | 40 | 358 | +0.3% |
| Nebraska | $6 | $24 | 201 | 2,167 | +0.3% |
| Pennsylvania | $6 | $16 | 92 | 1,470 | +0.3% |
| Texas | $6 | $20 | 1,085 | 37,953 | +0.3% |
| Washington | $6 | $15 | 85 | 877 | +0.3% |
| Delaware | $6 | $14 | 8 | 224 | +0.2% |
| Iowa | $6 | $30 | 170 | 3,131 | +0.2% |
| Ohio | $6 | $17 | 835 | 9,727 | +0.2% |
| Oklahoma | $6 | $24 | 205 | 4,416 | +0.2% |
| South Carolina | $6 | $25 | 489 | 15,180 | +0.2% |
| West Virginia | $6 | $21 | 37 | 558 | +0.2% |
| Colorado | $6 | $15 | 223 | 1,736 | +0.2% |
| Connecticut | $6 | $24 | 58 | 310 | +0.2% |
| Louisiana | $6 | $20 | 129 | 6,239 | 0.0% |
| Kentucky | $6 | $18 | 532 | 8,267 | -0.2% |
| Maryland | $6 | $17 | 119 | 2,498 | -0.2% |
| Mississippi | $6 | $27 | 293 | 14,032 | -0.2% |
| Oregon | $6 | $22 | 124 | 954 | -0.5% |
| Tennessee | $6 | $20 | 685 | 23,837 | -0.5% |
| North Carolina | $6 | $26 | 991 | 18,249 | -0.8% |
| Hawaii | $6 | $17 | 9 | 494 | -1.0% |
| Michigan | $6 | $12 | 560 | 6,197 | -1.0% |
| Arkansas | $6 | $15 | 366 | 9,493 | -1.0% |
| Alabama | $6 | $14 | 368 | 11,962 | -1.8% |
| Puerto Rico | $6 | $6 | 49 | 1,396 | -4.5% |
| District of Columbia | $6 | $15 | 2 | 23 | -7.3% |
| Idaho | $5 | $12 | 57 | 469 | -10.2% |
⚠️ 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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