Creatine kinase (cardiac enzyme) level, mb fraction only
Medicare pricing data for 1,551 providers across 43 states
This procedure has a 6.2x markup — hospitals charge $69.67 but Medicare allows only $11.29. Uninsured patients may face bills 6.2 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
Creatine kinase (cardiac enzyme) level, mb fraction only (HCPCS code 82553) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $11.29, but hospitals typically charge $69.67 — a 6.2x 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 $11.29, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $2.26. 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 6.2x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $11.29 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | $11 | $57 | 28 | 110 | +0.4% |
| Georgia | $11 | $55 | 37 | 152 | +0.3% |
| Hawaii | $11 | $60 | 2 | 162 | +0.3% |
| Illinois | $11 | $97 | 42 | 332 | +0.3% |
| Indiana | $11 | $91 | 5 | 40 | +0.3% |
| Iowa | $11 | $38 | 6 | 37 | +0.3% |
| Kansas | $11 | $118 | 28 | 319 | +0.3% |
| Maryland | $11 | $91 | 10 | 91 | +0.3% |
| Minnesota | $11 | $37 | 47 | 97 | +0.3% |
| Montana | $11 | $51 | 9 | 43 | +0.3% |
| New Hampshire | $11 | $168 | 1 | 22 | +0.3% |
| New Jersey | $11 | $101 | 29 | 3,569 | +0.3% |
| New Mexico | $11 | $134 | 4 | 71 | +0.3% |
| Ohio | $11 | $113 | 13 | 920 | +0.3% |
| Oklahoma | $11 | $55 | 8 | 153 | +0.3% |
| Rhode Island | $11 | $26 | 4 | 58 | +0.3% |
| Utah | $11 | $44 | 30 | 118 | +0.3% |
| Puerto Rico | $11 | $15 | 22 | 42 | +0.3% |
| Alaska | $11 | $88 | 10 | 40 | +0.3% |
| Arizona | $11 | $137 | 8 | 515 | +0.3% |
| Florida | $11 | $102 | 69 | 1,782 | +0.2% |
| Nevada | $11 | $124 | 3 | 151 | +0.2% |
| New York | $11 | $59 | 61 | 1,622 | +0.2% |
| California | $11 | $44 | 91 | 8,188 | +0.2% |
| Michigan | $11 | $27 | 13 | 481 | +0.1% |
| Missouri | $11 | $77 | 49 | 276 | -0.1% |
| Washington | $11 | $113 | 27 | 548 | -0.1% |
| Nebraska | $11 | $21 | 33 | 519 | -0.2% |
| North Carolina | $11 | $116 | 148 | 2,718 | -0.2% |
| Tennessee | $11 | $74 | 83 | 890 | -0.2% |
| Texas | $11 | $54 | 131 | 6,373 | -0.2% |
| Massachusetts | $11 | $76 | 16 | 345 | -0.3% |
| Pennsylvania | $11 | $45 | 11 | 179 | -0.3% |
| Alabama | $11 | $75 | 159 | 2,015 | -0.3% |
| Louisiana | $11 | $65 | 16 | 171 | -0.4% |
| Virginia | $11 | $41 | 56 | 372 | -0.4% |
| Oregon | $11 | $47 | 22 | 183 | -0.5% |
| Colorado | $11 | $128 | 12 | 208 | -0.5% |
| Arkansas | $11 | $31 | 41 | 367 | -0.8% |
| South Carolina | $11 | $36 | 49 | 598 | -0.9% |
| Mississippi | $11 | $43 | 72 | 498 | -1.0% |
| Idaho | $11 | $49 | 9 | 40 | -1.7% |
| South Dakota | $11 | $54 | 14 | 82 | -1.9% |
⚠️ 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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