Cystatin c (enzyme inhibitor) level
Medicare pricing data for 501 providers across 39 states
This procedure has a 6.7x markup — hospitals charge $120.97 but Medicare allows only $18.10. Uninsured patients may face bills 6.7 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
Cystatin c (enzyme inhibitor) level (HCPCS code 82610) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $18.10, but hospitals typically charge $120.97 — a 6.7x 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 $18.10, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $3.62. 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 6.7x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $18.10 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $18 | $139 | 5 | 679 | +0.3% |
| Indiana | $18 | $140 | 2 | 34 | +0.3% |
| Kansas | $18 | $159 | 3 | 579 | +0.3% |
| Louisiana | $18 | $117 | 4 | 29 | +0.3% |
| Maryland | $18 | $161 | 4 | 963 | +0.3% |
| Massachusetts | $18 | $51 | 6 | 6,923 | +0.3% |
| Michigan | $18 | $128 | 6 | 55 | +0.3% |
| Mississippi | $18 | $159 | 3 | 12 | +0.3% |
| New Mexico | $18 | $114 | 1 | 152 | +0.3% |
| Oregon | $18 | $65 | 5 | 84 | +0.3% |
| Pennsylvania | $18 | $76 | 9 | 709 | +0.3% |
| Puerto Rico | $18 | $19 | 11 | 15 | +0.3% |
| Alabama | $18 | $202 | 2 | 335 | +0.3% |
| Colorado | $18 | $183 | 6 | 951 | +0.3% |
| Florida | $18 | $122 | 38 | 1,869 | +0.2% |
| New York | $18 | $93 | 10 | 3,253 | +0.2% |
| Missouri | $18 | $222 | 1 | 907 | +0.2% |
| South Dakota | $18 | $65 | 15 | 912 | +0.2% |
| New Jersey | $18 | $129 | 78 | 12,764 | +0.1% |
| Ohio | $18 | $135 | 10 | 1,952 | +0.1% |
| California | $18 | $109 | 46 | 16,231 | +0.1% |
| North Carolina | $18 | $186 | 10 | 5,131 | +0.1% |
| Nevada | $18 | $156 | 2 | 631 | 0.0% |
| Oklahoma | $18 | $136 | 4 | 353 | 0.0% |
| Arizona | $18 | $158 | 6 | 5,239 | 0.0% |
| Illinois | $18 | $53 | 39 | 3,334 | -0.1% |
| Washington | $18 | $148 | 29 | 830 | -0.1% |
| Utah | $18 | $37 | 3 | 482 | -0.1% |
| Virginia | $18 | $119 | 5 | 231 | -0.1% |
| Minnesota | $18 | $140 | 48 | 4,878 | -0.2% |
| Texas | $18 | $139 | 32 | 8,390 | -0.2% |
| Kentucky | $18 | $66 | 6 | 183 | -0.3% |
| Tennessee | $18 | $113 | 21 | 4,895 | -0.4% |
| Hawaii | $18 | $82 | 2 | 713 | -0.5% |
| Wisconsin | $18 | $129 | 7 | 791 | -0.9% |
| South Carolina | $18 | $55 | 4 | 158 | -0.9% |
| Iowa | $18 | $46 | 5 | 93 | -1.4% |
| District of Columbia | $18 | $56 | 1 | 70 | -2.2% |
| Connecticut | $18 | $360 | 1 | 30 | -2.7% |
⚠️ 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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