Amino acid level, 6 or more amino acids, quantitative, each specimen
Medicare pricing data for 93 providers across 16 states
This procedure has a 11.6x markup — hospitals charge $191.15 but Medicare allows only $16.51. Uninsured patients may face bills 11.6 times higher than what insurance negotiates. This is a specialized procedure with relatively few Medicare claims. Pricing data may be less reliable due to smaller sample sizes. 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
Amino acid level, 6 or more amino acids, quantitative, each specimen (HCPCS code 82139) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $16.51, but hospitals typically charge $191.15 — a 11.6x 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 $16.51, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $3.30. 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 11.6x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $16.51 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $17 | $647 | 6 | 93 | +0.1% |
| Georgia | $17 | $708 | 1 | 125 | +0.1% |
| Illinois | $17 | $195 | 3 | 128 | +0.1% |
| Kansas | $17 | $735 | 1 | 26 | +0.1% |
| Maryland | $17 | $645 | 2 | 12 | +0.1% |
| Massachusetts | $17 | $685 | 3 | 19 | +0.1% |
| New York | $17 | $395 | 6 | 28 | +0.1% |
| Ohio | $17 | $299 | 6 | 17 | +0.1% |
| Oregon | $17 | $33 | 3 | 83 | +0.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $17 | $724 | 4 | 58 | +0.1% |
| Texas | $17 | $642 | 4 | 31 | +0.1% |
| Arizona | $17 | $694 | 3 | 139 | +0.1% |
| California | $17 | $722 | 7 | 178 | +0.1% |
| North Carolina | $17 | $108 | 7 | 5,613 | 0.0% |
| New Jersey | $16 | $598 | 5 | 270 | -0.2% |
| Minnesota | $16 | $339 | 9 | 52 | -2.2% |
⚠️ 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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