Cryoglobulin (protein) measurement
Medicare pricing data for 217 providers across 33 states
This procedure has a 13.2x markup — hospitals charge $83.78 but Medicare allows only $6.33. Uninsured patients may face bills 13.2 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
Cryoglobulin (protein) measurement (HCPCS code 82595) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $6.33, but hospitals typically charge $83.78 — a 13.2x 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 $6.33, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $1.27. 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 13.2x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $6.33 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $6 | $74 | 22 | 572 | +0.5% |
| California | $6 | $104 | 22 | 1,563 | +0.3% |
| Georgia | $6 | $131 | 2 | 236 | +0.2% |
| Hawaii | $6 | $27 | 2 | 49 | +0.2% |
| Illinois | $6 | $125 | 3 | 203 | +0.2% |
| Kansas | $6 | $123 | 5 | 268 | +0.2% |
| Maine | $6 | $12 | 1 | 16 | +0.2% |
| Maryland | $6 | $83 | 11 | 107 | +0.2% |
| Massachusetts | $6 | $125 | 3 | 172 | +0.2% |
| Nebraska | $6 | $30 | 1 | 15 | +0.2% |
| Nevada | $6 | $109 | 1 | 44 | +0.2% |
| New Jersey | $6 | $70 | 4 | 1,120 | +0.2% |
| New Mexico | $6 | $93 | 1 | 31 | +0.2% |
| Oklahoma | $6 | $75 | 4 | 71 | +0.2% |
| Oregon | $6 | $30 | 3 | 34 | +0.2% |
| Pennsylvania | $6 | $94 | 6 | 94 | +0.2% |
| South Dakota | $6 | $70 | 1 | 16 | +0.2% |
| Tennessee | $6 | $44 | 3 | 47 | +0.2% |
| Utah | $6 | $14 | 3 | 36 | +0.2% |
| Virginia | $6 | $22 | 4 | 47 | +0.2% |
| Washington | $6 | $74 | 7 | 124 | +0.2% |
| Wisconsin | $6 | $67 | 4 | 72 | +0.2% |
| Alabama | $6 | $41 | 4 | 76 | +0.2% |
| Colorado | $6 | $77 | 4 | 102 | +0.2% |
| Connecticut | $6 | $55 | 2 | 19 | +0.2% |
| Florida | $6 | $121 | 8 | 867 | 0.0% |
| Ohio | $6 | $47 | 8 | 413 | 0.0% |
| Arizona | $6 | $44 | 3 | 294 | 0.0% |
| New York | $6 | $64 | 9 | 445 | -0.2% |
| North Carolina | $6 | $41 | 7 | 885 | -0.2% |
| Texas | $6 | $102 | 22 | 1,082 | -0.2% |
| Indiana | $6 | $41 | 7 | 36 | -2.2% |
| Iowa | $6 | $28 | 4 | 27 | -3.2% |
⚠️ 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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