Alpha-1-antitrypsin (protein) blood test, total
Medicare pricing data for 423 providers across 42 states
This procedure has a 7.2x markup — hospitals charge $94.26 but Medicare allows only $13.13. Uninsured patients may face bills 7.2 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
Alpha-1-antitrypsin (protein) blood test, total (HCPCS code 82103) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $13.13, but hospitals typically charge $94.26 — a 7.2x 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 $13.13, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $2.63. 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 7.2x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $13.13 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $13 | $110 | 1 | 1,169 | +0.3% |
| Indiana | $13 | $127 | 3 | 62 | +0.3% |
| Kentucky | $13 | $51 | 2 | 138 | +0.3% |
| Massachusetts | $13 | $92 | 6 | 941 | +0.3% |
| Missouri | $13 | $350 | 4 | 44 | +0.3% |
| Nevada | $13 | $110 | 2 | 332 | +0.3% |
| New Hampshire | $13 | $48 | 11 | 14 | +0.3% |
| New Mexico | $13 | $54 | 1 | 87 | +0.3% |
| North Dakota | $13 | $53 | 2 | 15 | +0.3% |
| Rhode Island | $13 | $40 | 1 | 54 | +0.3% |
| South Dakota | $13 | $108 | 5 | 60 | +0.3% |
| Utah | $13 | $27 | 8 | 261 | +0.3% |
| Puerto Rico | $13 | $14 | 28 | 49 | +0.3% |
| Colorado | $13 | $91 | 4 | 291 | +0.3% |
| Connecticut | $13 | $69 | 2 | 16 | +0.3% |
| Florida | $13 | $107 | 13 | 3,719 | +0.2% |
| Kansas | $13 | $111 | 7 | 1,304 | +0.2% |
| Maryland | $13 | $81 | 7 | 604 | +0.2% |
| New York | $13 | $108 | 28 | 1,459 | +0.2% |
| North Carolina | $13 | $92 | 12 | 6,170 | +0.2% |
| Alabama | $13 | $90 | 5 | 1,490 | +0.2% |
| Arizona | $13 | $90 | 4 | 1,977 | +0.2% |
| Illinois | $13 | $105 | 60 | 615 | +0.2% |
| Pennsylvania | $13 | $92 | 10 | 566 | +0.2% |
| Texas | $13 | $96 | 25 | 4,118 | +0.2% |
| Tennessee | $13 | $90 | 3 | 255 | +0.1% |
| Minnesota | $13 | $148 | 13 | 842 | 0.0% |
| New Jersey | $13 | $108 | 42 | 4,123 | -0.1% |
| Ohio | $13 | $74 | 15 | 1,725 | -0.1% |
| Oklahoma | $13 | $57 | 6 | 1,886 | -0.1% |
| Virginia | $13 | $37 | 6 | 435 | -0.1% |
| Hawaii | $13 | $86 | 2 | 181 | -0.2% |
| Washington | $13 | $86 | 14 | 842 | -0.2% |
| Louisiana | $13 | $79 | 2 | 13 | -0.4% |
| South Carolina | $13 | $54 | 7 | 144 | -0.4% |
| Maine | $13 | $47 | 2 | 82 | -0.8% |
| Iowa | $13 | $64 | 5 | 146 | -0.8% |
| California | $13 | $92 | 26 | 4,068 | -1.0% |
| Wisconsin | $13 | $107 | 9 | 408 | -1.4% |
| Mississippi | $13 | $190 | 4 | 69 | -3.0% |
| Oregon | $13 | $47 | 4 | 186 | -4.4% |
| Michigan | $13 | $51 | 7 | 92 | -4.8% |
⚠️ 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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