Beta-2 microglobulin (protein) level
Medicare pricing data for 1,502 providers across 45 states
This procedure has a 7.2x markup — hospitals charge $113.16 but Medicare allows only $15.82. 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
Beta-2 microglobulin (protein) level (HCPCS code 82232) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $15.82, but hospitals typically charge $113.16 — 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 $15.82, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $3.16. 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 $15.82 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $16 | $206 | 51 | 1,620 | +1.0% |
| Delaware | $16 | $93 | 1 | 53 | +0.3% |
| Indiana | $16 | $100 | 16 | 537 | +0.3% |
| Iowa | $16 | $55 | 4 | 176 | +0.3% |
| Kentucky | $16 | $64 | 5 | 123 | +0.3% |
| Louisiana | $16 | $125 | 8 | 285 | +0.3% |
| Massachusetts | $16 | $180 | 9 | 1,606 | +0.3% |
| Missouri | $16 | $236 | 11 | 79 | +0.3% |
| New Hampshire | $16 | $76 | 3 | 36 | +0.3% |
| North Dakota | $16 | $61 | 3 | 12 | +0.3% |
| Rhode Island | $16 | $71 | 2 | 75 | +0.3% |
| South Dakota | $16 | $66 | 5 | 483 | +0.3% |
| Puerto Rico | $16 | $18 | 45 | 187 | +0.3% |
| Nebraska | $16 | $45 | 1 | 956 | +0.2% |
| New Jersey | $16 | $136 | 38 | 17,976 | +0.2% |
| Ohio | $16 | $114 | 18 | 3,308 | +0.2% |
| Pennsylvania | $16 | $180 | 8 | 2,320 | +0.2% |
| Colorado | $16 | $102 | 42 | 1,805 | +0.2% |
| Connecticut | $16 | $119 | 9 | 1,873 | +0.2% |
| Florida | $16 | $110 | 30 | 17,125 | +0.1% |
| Georgia | $16 | $151 | 24 | 2,655 | +0.1% |
| Kansas | $16 | $158 | 16 | 1,519 | +0.1% |
| Washington | $16 | $124 | 24 | 1,084 | +0.1% |
| Arizona | $16 | $106 | 10 | 5,627 | +0.1% |
| Mississippi | $16 | $95 | 8 | 435 | +0.1% |
| California | $16 | $121 | 90 | 19,588 | +0.1% |
| South Carolina | $16 | $144 | 20 | 261 | 0.0% |
| Maryland | $16 | $108 | 43 | 2,734 | -0.1% |
| Michigan | $16 | $48 | 30 | 1,419 | -0.1% |
| New York | $16 | $94 | 161 | 14,491 | -0.1% |
| North Carolina | $16 | $120 | 33 | 6,500 | -0.1% |
| Texas | $16 | $106 | 193 | 14,069 | -0.1% |
| Arkansas | $16 | $48 | 36 | 2,029 | -0.1% |
| Utah | $16 | $48 | 25 | 457 | -0.1% |
| Virginia | $16 | $88 | 95 | 5,029 | -0.1% |
| Illinois | $16 | $162 | 86 | 3,255 | -0.2% |
| Nevada | $16 | $113 | 36 | 2,809 | -0.2% |
| Hawaii | $16 | $59 | 2 | 649 | -0.3% |
| Tennessee | $16 | $68 | 122 | 3,559 | -0.3% |
| New Mexico | $16 | $54 | 2 | 460 | -0.7% |
| Maine | $16 | $36 | 17 | 299 | -0.8% |
| Alabama | $16 | $80 | 59 | 3,458 | -0.8% |
| Oregon | $16 | $82 | 30 | 272 | -1.1% |
| Oklahoma | $16 | $73 | 14 | 534 | -1.2% |
| Wisconsin | $16 | $138 | 9 | 297 | -1.3% |
⚠️ 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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