Stool analysis for blood, by peroxidase activity
Medicare pricing data for 6,112 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 5.8x markup — hospitals charge $23.87 but Medicare allows only $4.13. Uninsured patients may face bills 5.8 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
Stool analysis for blood, by peroxidase activity (HCPCS code 82272) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $4.13, but hospitals typically charge $23.87 — a 5.8x 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 $4.13, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $0.83. 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 5.8x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $4.13 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $4 | $19 | 15 | 94 | +0.5% |
| District of Columbia | $4 | $14 | 4 | 12 | +0.5% |
| Florida | $4 | $14 | 269 | 2,526 | +0.5% |
| Idaho | $4 | $12 | 19 | 26 | +0.5% |
| Indiana | $4 | $15 | 90 | 224 | +0.5% |
| Iowa | $4 | $15 | 94 | 417 | +0.5% |
| Kansas | $4 | $23 | 76 | 323 | +0.5% |
| Maine | $4 | $17 | 11 | 13 | +0.5% |
| Minnesota | $4 | $16 | 103 | 173 | +0.5% |
| Missouri | $4 | $19 | 93 | 332 | +0.5% |
| Montana | $4 | $16 | 17 | 55 | +0.5% |
| Nebraska | $4 | $11 | 56 | 280 | +0.5% |
| Nevada | $4 | $18 | 22 | 33 | +0.5% |
| New Mexico | $4 | $21 | 19 | 101 | +0.5% |
| North Dakota | $4 | $24 | 29 | 94 | +0.5% |
| Oregon | $4 | $17 | 41 | 68 | +0.5% |
| South Carolina | $4 | $17 | 285 | 866 | +0.5% |
| South Dakota | $4 | $17 | 20 | 78 | +0.5% |
| Utah | $4 | $14 | 32 | 115 | +0.5% |
| Vermont | $4 | $27 | 24 | 95 | +0.5% |
| Washington | $4 | $12 | 84 | 265 | +0.5% |
| Wyoming | $4 | $11 | 9 | 26 | +0.5% |
| Puerto Rico | $4 | $6 | 14 | 27 | +0.5% |
| Alaska | $4 | $40 | 27 | 67 | +0.5% |
| Arizona | $4 | $57 | 62 | 833 | +0.5% |
| California | $4 | $19 | 222 | 1,666 | +0.5% |
| Colorado | $4 | $14 | 79 | 135 | +0.5% |
| Louisiana | $4 | $16 | 59 | 256 | +0.2% |
| Maryland | $4 | $14 | 90 | 325 | +0.2% |
| Massachusetts | $4 | $19 | 250 | 1,195 | +0.2% |
| Mississippi | $4 | $24 | 129 | 1,501 | +0.2% |
| New Hampshire | $4 | $14 | 32 | 162 | +0.2% |
| Ohio | $4 | $17 | 154 | 433 | +0.2% |
| Pennsylvania | $4 | $20 | 295 | 1,495 | +0.2% |
| Texas | $4 | $55 | 288 | 2,701 | +0.2% |
| Virginia | $4 | $20 | 240 | 1,470 | +0.2% |
| Connecticut | $4 | $12 | 111 | 414 | +0.2% |
| Illinois | $4 | $30 | 119 | 1,491 | 0.0% |
| Michigan | $4 | $14 | 95 | 236 | 0.0% |
| New Jersey | $4 | $25 | 154 | 2,229 | 0.0% |
| New York | $4 | $25 | 632 | 7,265 | 0.0% |
| Wisconsin | $4 | $36 | 119 | 198 | 0.0% |
| Georgia | $4 | $20 | 266 | 1,089 | -0.2% |
| Kentucky | $4 | $12 | 83 | 264 | -0.2% |
| North Carolina | $4 | $17 | 527 | 1,550 | -0.2% |
| Tennessee | $4 | $17 | 299 | 1,410 | -0.2% |
| Alabama | $4 | $10 | 128 | 676 | -0.2% |
| Oklahoma | $4 | $22 | 59 | 407 | -0.5% |
| Rhode Island | $4 | $14 | 43 | 99 | -0.5% |
| West Virginia | $4 | $24 | 21 | 46 | -1.7% |
| Hawaii | $4 | $13 | 8 | 137 | -1.9% |
| Arkansas | $4 | $19 | 87 | 327 | -3.6% |
⚠️ 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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