Angiotensin l - converting enzyme (ace) level
Medicare pricing data for 296 providers across 40 states
This procedure has a 8.1x markup — hospitals charge $115.83 but Medicare allows only $14.24. Uninsured patients may face bills 8.1 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
Angiotensin l - converting enzyme (ace) level (HCPCS code 82164) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $14.24, but hospitals typically charge $115.83 — a 8.1x 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 $14.24, 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 8.1x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $14.24 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $14 | $138 | 15 | 3,812 | +0.5% |
| Georgia | $14 | $148 | 4 | 1,033 | +0.5% |
| Hawaii | $14 | $67 | 2 | 63 | +0.5% |
| Idaho | $14 | $86 | 2 | 36 | +0.5% |
| Illinois | $14 | $156 | 10 | 862 | +0.5% |
| Maine | $14 | $64 | 2 | 32 | +0.5% |
| New Hampshire | $14 | $62 | 7 | 15 | +0.5% |
| New Mexico | $14 | $138 | 2 | 113 | +0.5% |
| North Dakota | $14 | $61 | 3 | 31 | +0.5% |
| Pennsylvania | $14 | $140 | 9 | 506 | +0.5% |
| Rhode Island | $14 | $35 | 1 | 24 | +0.5% |
| South Dakota | $14 | $68 | 5 | 18 | +0.5% |
| Texas | $14 | $112 | 21 | 3,832 | +0.5% |
| Utah | $14 | $30 | 3 | 262 | +0.5% |
| Puerto Rico | $14 | $16 | 22 | 51 | +0.5% |
| Alabama | $14 | $91 | 4 | 854 | +0.5% |
| Colorado | $14 | $99 | 4 | 187 | +0.5% |
| Massachusetts | $14 | $128 | 4 | 778 | +0.4% |
| New Jersey | $14 | $117 | 15 | 8,535 | +0.4% |
| Nevada | $14 | $141 | 2 | 437 | +0.4% |
| North Carolina | $14 | $104 | 11 | 7,569 | +0.4% |
| New York | $14 | $110 | 20 | 3,844 | +0.3% |
| Ohio | $14 | $93 | 14 | 1,469 | +0.3% |
| Kansas | $14 | $126 | 6 | 848 | +0.2% |
| Oklahoma | $14 | $133 | 3 | 327 | +0.2% |
| Arizona | $14 | $107 | 4 | 1,397 | +0.2% |
| Maryland | $14 | $130 | 7 | 453 | +0.1% |
| Tennessee | $14 | $91 | 5 | 300 | -0.1% |
| Washington | $14 | $119 | 7 | 411 | -0.1% |
| Minnesota | $14 | $178 | 7 | 628 | -0.1% |
| Virginia | $14 | $37 | 6 | 405 | -0.4% |
| Iowa | $14 | $68 | 5 | 91 | -0.4% |
| Indiana | $14 | $102 | 2 | 90 | -0.6% |
| Wisconsin | $14 | $141 | 7 | 336 | -0.7% |
| South Carolina | $14 | $53 | 4 | 46 | -1.3% |
| Connecticut | $14 | $107 | 1 | 39 | -1.4% |
| Oregon | $14 | $63 | 4 | 72 | -1.5% |
| Kentucky | $14 | $54 | 3 | 67 | -2.0% |
| California | $14 | $124 | 25 | 3,955 | -2.3% |
| Michigan | $9 | $36 | 6 | 117 | -38.3% |
⚠️ 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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