Cortisol (hormone) measurement, free
Medicare pricing data for 258 providers across 35 states
This procedure has a 7.2x markup — hospitals charge $117.25 but Medicare allows only $16.33. 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
Cortisol (hormone) measurement, free (HCPCS code 82530) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $16.33, but hospitals typically charge $117.25 — 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 $16.33, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $3.27. 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 $16.33 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $16 | $103 | 11 | 3,157 | +0.3% |
| Indiana | $16 | $99 | 1 | 64 | +0.3% |
| Kansas | $16 | $138 | 8 | 722 | +0.3% |
| Kentucky | $16 | $59 | 1 | 28 | +0.3% |
| Louisiana | $16 | $153 | 2 | 13 | +0.3% |
| Maryland | $16 | $140 | 5 | 636 | +0.3% |
| Massachusetts | $16 | $123 | 6 | 1,344 | +0.3% |
| Nevada | $16 | $159 | 2 | 652 | +0.3% |
| New Jersey | $16 | $131 | 9 | 2,812 | +0.3% |
| New York | $16 | $86 | 14 | 894 | +0.3% |
| Pennsylvania | $16 | $135 | 7 | 543 | +0.3% |
| Tennessee | $16 | $72 | 2 | 68 | +0.3% |
| Virginia | $16 | $56 | 5 | 146 | +0.3% |
| Wisconsin | $16 | $147 | 6 | 250 | +0.3% |
| Colorado | $16 | $150 | 4 | 97 | +0.3% |
| Connecticut | $16 | $104 | 2 | 17 | +0.3% |
| Georgia | $16 | $142 | 3 | 890 | +0.2% |
| Ohio | $16 | $125 | 13 | 278 | 0.0% |
| Oregon | $16 | $45 | 5 | 266 | 0.0% |
| Illinois | $16 | $140 | 7 | 686 | -0.1% |
| North Carolina | $16 | $97 | 7 | 7,175 | -0.1% |
| Texas | $16 | $132 | 29 | 2,325 | -0.2% |
| Puerto Rico | $16 | $17 | 9 | 21 | -0.2% |
| California | $16 | $121 | 26 | 3,331 | -0.2% |
| Arizona | $16 | $145 | 5 | 1,032 | -0.2% |
| Utah | $16 | $50 | 4 | 141 | -0.3% |
| Minnesota | $16 | $218 | 7 | 245 | -0.4% |
| Hawaii | $16 | $133 | 2 | 266 | -0.5% |
| New Mexico | $16 | $91 | 7 | 200 | -0.5% |
| Oklahoma | $16 | $122 | 4 | 195 | -0.6% |
| Washington | $16 | $142 | 7 | 232 | -1.7% |
| Alabama | $16 | $131 | 5 | 125 | -2.0% |
| Iowa | $16 | $54 | 5 | 28 | -2.6% |
| South Carolina | $16 | $170 | 3 | 29 | -4.5% |
| South Dakota | $15 | $64 | 3 | 28 | -5.5% |
⚠️ 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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