Ceruloplasmin (protein) level
Medicare pricing data for 502 providers across 41 states
This procedure has a 7.6x markup — hospitals charge $79.44 but Medicare allows only $10.51. Uninsured patients may face bills 7.6 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
Ceruloplasmin (protein) level (HCPCS code 82390) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $10.51, but hospitals typically charge $79.44 — a 7.6x 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 $10.51, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $2.10. 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 7.6x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $10.51 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $11 | $91 | 3 | 1,262 | +0.2% |
| Indiana | $11 | $113 | 4 | 54 | +0.2% |
| Kentucky | $11 | $42 | 2 | 146 | +0.2% |
| Louisiana | $11 | $63 | 5 | 24 | +0.2% |
| Massachusetts | $11 | $76 | 53 | 1,193 | +0.2% |
| Missouri | $11 | $20 | 2 | 14 | +0.2% |
| New Hampshire | $11 | $39 | 5 | 27 | +0.2% |
| New Mexico | $11 | $43 | 1 | 100 | +0.2% |
| North Carolina | $11 | $75 | 12 | 6,495 | +0.2% |
| Oklahoma | $11 | $79 | 5 | 362 | +0.2% |
| Pennsylvania | $11 | $99 | 8 | 538 | +0.2% |
| Rhode Island | $11 | $35 | 1 | 38 | +0.2% |
| South Carolina | $11 | $59 | 4 | 46 | +0.2% |
| South Dakota | $11 | $63 | 4 | 65 | +0.2% |
| Florida | $11 | $88 | 16 | 3,727 | +0.1% |
| Kansas | $11 | $84 | 6 | 1,182 | +0.1% |
| Nevada | $11 | $99 | 3 | 387 | +0.1% |
| New Jersey | $11 | $79 | 33 | 4,696 | +0.1% |
| New York | $11 | $91 | 11 | 1,305 | +0.1% |
| Texas | $11 | $85 | 24 | 4,774 | +0.1% |
| California | $11 | $83 | 31 | 5,502 | +0.1% |
| Illinois | $11 | $97 | 58 | 878 | 0.0% |
| Ohio | $11 | $65 | 13 | 1,654 | 0.0% |
| Puerto Rico | $11 | $12 | 40 | 68 | 0.0% |
| Alabama | $11 | $71 | 6 | 1,276 | 0.0% |
| Colorado | $11 | $87 | 7 | 328 | 0.0% |
| Maryland | $11 | $62 | 8 | 746 | -0.1% |
| Arizona | $11 | $80 | 5 | 2,012 | -0.1% |
| Minnesota | $10 | $102 | 39 | 584 | -0.2% |
| Hawaii | $10 | $50 | 2 | 197 | -0.4% |
| Virginia | $10 | $31 | 6 | 446 | -0.4% |
| Michigan | $10 | $46 | 8 | 127 | -0.5% |
| Washington | $10 | $64 | 9 | 708 | -0.8% |
| Tennessee | $10 | $53 | 11 | 397 | -0.9% |
| Iowa | $10 | $32 | 7 | 148 | -1.0% |
| Wisconsin | $10 | $99 | 10 | 390 | -1.0% |
| Mississippi | $10 | $91 | 4 | 75 | -1.5% |
| Utah | $10 | $21 | 19 | 134 | -1.9% |
| North Dakota | $10 | $47 | 5 | 22 | -2.1% |
| Oregon | $10 | $46 | 6 | 157 | -2.3% |
| Maine | $10 | $96 | 2 | 16 | -5.4% |
⚠️ 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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