Calcitonin (hormone) level
Medicare pricing data for 226 providers across 32 states
This procedure has a 6.5x markup — hospitals charge $169.91 but Medicare allows only $26.10. Uninsured patients may face bills 6.5 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
Calcitonin (hormone) level (HCPCS code 82308) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $26.10, but hospitals typically charge $169.91 — a 6.5x 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 $26.10, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $5.22. 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 6.5x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $26.10 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $26 | $148 | 31 | 1,477 | +0.6% |
| Illinois | $26 | $209 | 5 | 98 | +0.6% |
| Indiana | $26 | $156 | 2 | 24 | +0.6% |
| Iowa | $26 | $98 | 2 | 13 | +0.6% |
| Kansas | $26 | $215 | 4 | 139 | +0.6% |
| Maryland | $26 | $212 | 4 | 95 | +0.6% |
| Minnesota | $26 | $328 | 5 | 183 | +0.6% |
| Nevada | $26 | $213 | 2 | 94 | +0.6% |
| New Mexico | $26 | $102 | 1 | 19 | +0.6% |
| Oklahoma | $26 | $165 | 4 | 90 | +0.6% |
| Oregon | $26 | $123 | 4 | 20 | +0.6% |
| Pennsylvania | $26 | $178 | 5 | 122 | +0.6% |
| Utah | $26 | $56 | 2 | 41 | +0.6% |
| Virginia | $26 | $77 | 5 | 32 | +0.6% |
| Puerto Rico | $26 | $33 | 13 | 21 | +0.6% |
| Alabama | $26 | $207 | 5 | 93 | +0.6% |
| Colorado | $26 | $218 | 3 | 40 | +0.6% |
| Massachusetts | $26 | $218 | 3 | 149 | +0.5% |
| New Jersey | $26 | $191 | 11 | 1,257 | +0.5% |
| Texas | $26 | $212 | 13 | 814 | +0.4% |
| Kentucky | $26 | $90 | 4 | 254 | +0.2% |
| Arizona | $26 | $198 | 4 | 512 | +0.2% |
| Georgia | $26 | $217 | 2 | 226 | +0.1% |
| North Carolina | $26 | $206 | 7 | 1,556 | +0.1% |
| Ohio | $26 | $153 | 11 | 130 | -0.2% |
| Tennessee | $26 | $130 | 3 | 97 | -0.4% |
| New York | $26 | $122 | 16 | 2,669 | -0.5% |
| Wisconsin | $26 | $224 | 5 | 67 | -0.8% |
| Washington | $26 | $190 | 6 | 53 | -0.8% |
| California | $26 | $170 | 23 | 970 | -1.0% |
| Hawaii | $26 | $141 | 2 | 20 | -2.1% |
| Michigan | $26 | $51 | 2 | 30 | -2.3% |
⚠️ 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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