Ascorbic acid (vitamin c) level, blood
Medicare pricing data for 207 providers across 31 states
This procedure has a 10.0x markup — hospitals charge $97.01 but Medicare allows only $9.68. Uninsured patients may face bills 10.0 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
Ascorbic acid (vitamin c) level, blood (HCPCS code 82180) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $9.68, but hospitals typically charge $97.01 — a 10.0x 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 $9.68, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $1.94. 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 10.0x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $9.68 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $10 | $41 | 4 | 37 | +0.5% |
| Florida | $10 | $100 | 9 | 1,146 | +0.1% |
| Georgia | $10 | $98 | 3 | 571 | +0.1% |
| Hawaii | $10 | $148 | 2 | 20 | +0.1% |
| Illinois | $10 | $145 | 5 | 766 | +0.1% |
| Kansas | $10 | $87 | 4 | 471 | +0.1% |
| Maine | $10 | $60 | 1 | 21 | +0.1% |
| Massachusetts | $10 | $157 | 5 | 238 | +0.1% |
| Nevada | $10 | $95 | 1 | 95 | +0.1% |
| New Jersey | $10 | $83 | 16 | 4,092 | +0.1% |
| New York | $10 | $122 | 13 | 3,056 | +0.1% |
| Ohio | $10 | $85 | 10 | 301 | +0.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $10 | $29 | 7 | 1,014 | +0.1% |
| Tennessee | $10 | $108 | 3 | 180 | +0.1% |
| Washington | $10 | $102 | 4 | 49 | +0.1% |
| Puerto Rico | $10 | $12 | 9 | 36 | +0.1% |
| Arizona | $10 | $139 | 3 | 243 | +0.1% |
| Colorado | $10 | $96 | 4 | 131 | +0.1% |
| North Carolina | $10 | $97 | 8 | 2,423 | 0.0% |
| Texas | $10 | $108 | 16 | 967 | 0.0% |
| California | $10 | $93 | 18 | 1,280 | 0.0% |
| Minnesota | $10 | $175 | 5 | 166 | -0.1% |
| Alabama | $10 | $88 | 4 | 379 | -0.6% |
| Oklahoma | $10 | $107 | 3 | 84 | -0.9% |
| Maryland | $10 | $74 | 4 | 199 | -1.0% |
| Utah | $10 | $25 | 5 | 72 | -1.1% |
| Michigan | $10 | $27 | 6 | 57 | -1.4% |
| Wisconsin | $9 | $85 | 5 | 42 | -2.0% |
| Indiana | $9 | $84 | 2 | 59 | -3.0% |
| Kentucky | $9 | $27 | 3 | 22 | -3.2% |
| Oregon | $9 | $35 | 4 | 34 | -9.4% |
⚠️ 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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