Chromium level to test for poisoning or deficiency
Medicare pricing data for 156 providers across 29 states
This procedure has a 5.4x markup — hospitals charge $106.77 but Medicare allows only $19.79. Uninsured patients may face bills 5.4 times higher than what insurance negotiates. This is a specialized procedure with relatively few Medicare claims. Pricing data may be less reliable due to smaller sample sizes. 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
Chromium level to test for poisoning or deficiency (HCPCS code 82495) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $19.79, but hospitals typically charge $106.77 — a 5.4x 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 $19.79, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $3.96. 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 5.4x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $19.79 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $20 | $113 | 7 | 615 | +0.4% |
| Georgia | $20 | $111 | 2 | 131 | +0.4% |
| Hawaii | $20 | $86 | 2 | 13 | +0.4% |
| Illinois | $20 | $122 | 1 | 31 | +0.4% |
| Kansas | $20 | $115 | 5 | 167 | +0.4% |
| Massachusetts | $20 | $139 | 2 | 15 | +0.4% |
| Minnesota | $20 | $141 | 4 | 27 | +0.4% |
| Nevada | $20 | $99 | 1 | 59 | +0.4% |
| New Mexico | $20 | $95 | 1 | 23 | +0.4% |
| New York | $20 | $119 | 7 | 39 | +0.4% |
| North Carolina | $20 | $88 | 4 | 650 | +0.4% |
| Ohio | $20 | $93 | 11 | 156 | +0.4% |
| Oklahoma | $20 | $140 | 3 | 38 | +0.4% |
| Oregon | $20 | $87 | 4 | 34 | +0.4% |
| Pennsylvania | $20 | $119 | 6 | 166 | +0.4% |
| Tennessee | $20 | $120 | 2 | 46 | +0.4% |
| Utah | $20 | $42 | 3 | 85 | +0.4% |
| Virginia | $20 | $55 | 4 | 74 | +0.4% |
| Washington | $20 | $133 | 5 | 758 | +0.4% |
| Wisconsin | $20 | $89 | 4 | 27 | +0.4% |
| Puerto Rico | $20 | $21 | 4 | 17 | +0.4% |
| Alabama | $20 | $82 | 1 | 56 | +0.4% |
| Arizona | $20 | $120 | 4 | 285 | +0.4% |
| Colorado | $20 | $99 | 5 | 74 | +0.4% |
| Maryland | $20 | $125 | 5 | 78 | +0.3% |
| New Jersey | $20 | $132 | 7 | 1,150 | +0.2% |
| Texas | $20 | $92 | 10 | 537 | -0.4% |
| California | $20 | $89 | 16 | 1,606 | -0.6% |
| Indiana | $19 | $124 | 1 | 29 | -2.0% |
⚠️ 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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