Measurement of alcohol level in breath specimen
Medicare pricing data for 396 providers across 23 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
Measurement of alcohol level in breath specimen (HCPCS code 82075) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $28.99, but hospitals typically charge $50.11 — a 1.7x 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 $28.99, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $5.80. 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 1.7x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $28.99 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana | $29 | $50 | 10 | 475 | +1.4% |
| New Mexico | $29 | $48 | 8 | 51 | +1.4% |
| South Carolina | $29 | $50 | 6 | 157 | +1.4% |
| West Virginia | $29 | $51 | 18 | 1,556 | +1.4% |
| Wyoming | $29 | $50 | 1 | 60 | +1.4% |
| Arizona | $29 | $61 | 19 | 384 | +1.4% |
| Kentucky | $29 | $45 | 45 | 1,014 | +1.3% |
| Maryland | $29 | $50 | 8 | 622 | +1.3% |
| Idaho | $29 | $50 | 8 | 593 | +1.3% |
| Oregon | $29 | $50 | 10 | 527 | +1.1% |
| Alaska | $29 | $50 | 18 | 240 | +1.1% |
| Ohio | $29 | $92 | 11 | 206 | +0.8% |
| Colorado | $29 | $54 | 49 | 2,307 | +0.7% |
| North Carolina | $29 | $30 | 8 | 272 | +0.6% |
| California | $29 | $62 | 18 | 209 | +0.6% |
| Georgia | $29 | $49 | 3 | 107 | +0.4% |
| Minnesota | $29 | $54 | 9 | 157 | +0.4% |
| North Dakota | $29 | $50 | 14 | 607 | -0.1% |
| Washington | $29 | $50 | 44 | 1,566 | -0.4% |
| Michigan | $29 | $43 | 8 | 128 | -1.0% |
| Arkansas | $29 | $50 | 15 | 1,243 | -1.1% |
| Alabama | $27 | $30 | 4 | 68 | -7.5% |
| Virginia | $25 | $37 | 26 | 535 | -12.7% |
⚠️ 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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