Ammonia level
Medicare pricing data for 1,059 providers across 45 states
This procedure has a 5.0x markup — hospitals charge $71.80 but Medicare allows only $14.27. Uninsured patients may face bills 5.0 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
Ammonia level (HCPCS code 82140) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $14.27, but hospitals typically charge $71.80 — a 5.0x 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 $14.27, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $2.85. 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 5.0x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $14.27 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $14 | $29 | 2 | 142 | +0.1% |
| Georgia | $14 | $98 | 10 | 3,410 | +0.1% |
| Idaho | $14 | $56 | 8 | 82 | +0.1% |
| Illinois | $14 | $57 | 33 | 55,057 | +0.1% |
| Indiana | $14 | $73 | 9 | 520 | +0.1% |
| Louisiana | $14 | $43 | 10 | 925 | +0.1% |
| Missouri | $14 | $35 | 10 | 342 | +0.1% |
| Nebraska | $14 | $47 | 6 | 37 | +0.1% |
| New Mexico | $14 | $111 | 8 | 292 | +0.1% |
| New York | $14 | $87 | 17 | 1,545 | +0.1% |
| North Dakota | $14 | $61 | 14 | 230 | +0.1% |
| Oklahoma | $14 | $58 | 13 | 2,817 | +0.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $14 | $88 | 15 | 1,561 | +0.1% |
| Rhode Island | $14 | $33 | 1 | 268 | +0.1% |
| South Dakota | $14 | $82 | 12 | 192 | +0.1% |
| Arizona | $14 | $106 | 17 | 3,073 | +0.1% |
| Colorado | $14 | $67 | 9 | 1,059 | +0.1% |
| Connecticut | $14 | $91 | 2 | 30 | +0.1% |
| Florida | $14 | $66 | 47 | 24,575 | 0.0% |
| Kansas | $14 | $124 | 13 | 2,657 | 0.0% |
| Maryland | $14 | $49 | 9 | 1,344 | 0.0% |
| Michigan | $14 | $41 | 17 | 776 | 0.0% |
| New Jersey | $14 | $100 | 20 | 7,109 | 0.0% |
| North Carolina | $14 | $101 | 33 | 8,784 | 0.0% |
| Ohio | $14 | $65 | 26 | 9,988 | 0.0% |
| Massachusetts | $14 | $59 | 22 | 1,493 | -0.1% |
| Tennessee | $14 | $87 | 48 | 1,426 | -0.1% |
| Texas | $14 | $88 | 79 | 10,277 | -0.1% |
| Virginia | $14 | $65 | 16 | 1,594 | -0.1% |
| Washington | $14 | $103 | 13 | 999 | -0.1% |
| Puerto Rico | $14 | $16 | 93 | 218 | -0.1% |
| Alabama | $14 | $102 | 40 | 2,708 | -0.1% |
| California | $14 | $84 | 52 | 10,892 | -0.3% |
| Iowa | $14 | $59 | 26 | 201 | -0.4% |
| Nevada | $14 | $55 | 6 | 2,255 | -0.4% |
| Oregon | $14 | $51 | 17 | 438 | -0.4% |
| Mississippi | $14 | $50 | 13 | 428 | -0.4% |
| Wisconsin | $14 | $106 | 23 | 969 | -0.5% |
| Arkansas | $14 | $28 | 13 | 438 | -0.5% |
| Kentucky | $14 | $32 | 29 | 317 | -0.6% |
| Hawaii | $14 | $55 | 2 | 319 | -0.9% |
| South Carolina | $14 | $50 | 10 | 140 | -1.0% |
| Maine | $14 | $48 | 2 | 69 | -1.1% |
| Minnesota | $14 | $87 | 151 | 1,445 | -1.2% |
| Utah | $14 | $41 | 18 | 130 | -1.2% |
⚠️ 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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