Creatine kinase (cardiac enzyme) level, isoenzymes
Medicare pricing data for 223 providers across 31 states
This procedure has a 5.5x markup — hospitals charge $71.64 but Medicare allows only $13.09. Uninsured patients may face bills 5.5 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
Creatine kinase (cardiac enzyme) level, isoenzymes (HCPCS code 82552) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $13.09, but hospitals typically charge $71.64 — a 5.5x 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 $13.09, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $2.62. 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 5.5x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $13.09 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $13 | $99 | 1 | 238 | +0.2% |
| Hawaii | $13 | $65 | 2 | 22 | +0.2% |
| Illinois | $13 | $61 | 5 | 289 | +0.2% |
| Kansas | $13 | $91 | 4 | 140 | +0.2% |
| Louisiana | $13 | $56 | 4 | 12 | +0.2% |
| Maryland | $13 | $96 | 4 | 98 | +0.2% |
| Massachusetts | $13 | $96 | 5 | 257 | +0.2% |
| New Mexico | $13 | $67 | 1 | 23 | +0.2% |
| New York | $13 | $114 | 7 | 1,330 | +0.2% |
| Oklahoma | $13 | $61 | 7 | 124 | +0.2% |
| Oregon | $13 | $36 | 2 | 11 | +0.2% |
| Pennsylvania | $13 | $87 | 6 | 215 | +0.2% |
| South Carolina | $13 | $54 | 6 | 126 | +0.2% |
| Tennessee | $13 | $55 | 3 | 58 | +0.2% |
| Utah | $13 | $39 | 3 | 86 | +0.2% |
| Virginia | $13 | $57 | 6 | 24 | +0.2% |
| Washington | $13 | $68 | 5 | 143 | +0.2% |
| Wisconsin | $13 | $40 | 4 | 37 | +0.2% |
| Puerto Rico | $13 | $15 | 26 | 42 | +0.2% |
| Colorado | $13 | $72 | 4 | 93 | +0.2% |
| New Jersey | $13 | $55 | 11 | 3,730 | +0.2% |
| Florida | $13 | $89 | 13 | 1,108 | +0.1% |
| North Carolina | $13 | $62 | 7 | 1,646 | +0.1% |
| Texas | $13 | $81 | 14 | 1,338 | +0.1% |
| Alabama | $13 | $63 | 3 | 445 | +0.1% |
| Arizona | $13 | $68 | 3 | 545 | +0.1% |
| Nevada | $13 | $80 | 2 | 82 | -0.4% |
| Ohio | $13 | $60 | 10 | 987 | -0.4% |
| California | $13 | $73 | 20 | 1,426 | -0.5% |
| Minnesota | $13 | $186 | 4 | 23 | -4.1% |
| Michigan | $10 | $27 | 7 | 40 | -20.3% |
⚠️ 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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