Measurement of dihydrotestosterone
Medicare pricing data for 157 providers across 29 states
This procedure has a 6.5x markup — hospitals charge $185.04 but Medicare allows only $28.62. Uninsured patients may face bills 6.5 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
Measurement of dihydrotestosterone (HCPCS code 82642) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $28.62, but hospitals typically charge $185.04 — a 6.5x 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 $28.62, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $5.72. 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 6.5x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $28.62 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $29 | $213 | 13 | 3,723 | +0.2% |
| Georgia | $29 | $234 | 2 | 480 | +0.2% |
| Hawaii | $29 | $128 | 2 | 65 | +0.2% |
| Idaho | $29 | $79 | 2 | 30 | +0.2% |
| Kansas | $29 | $226 | 3 | 516 | +0.2% |
| Louisiana | $29 | $78 | 2 | 315 | +0.2% |
| Maryland | $29 | $220 | 2 | 142 | +0.2% |
| Nevada | $29 | $221 | 2 | 241 | +0.2% |
| New Jersey | $29 | $147 | 8 | 2,718 | +0.2% |
| Ohio | $29 | $208 | 9 | 1,057 | +0.2% |
| Oklahoma | $29 | $210 | 3 | 47 | +0.2% |
| Oregon | $29 | $49 | 2 | 30 | +0.2% |
| Pennsylvania | $29 | $185 | 5 | 141 | +0.2% |
| South Carolina | $29 | $54 | 2 | 144 | +0.2% |
| Tennessee | $29 | $169 | 2 | 62 | +0.2% |
| Texas | $29 | $227 | 10 | 1,158 | +0.2% |
| Utah | $29 | $67 | 4 | 156 | +0.2% |
| Virginia | $29 | $106 | 4 | 28 | +0.2% |
| Washington | $29 | $199 | 4 | 236 | +0.2% |
| Wisconsin | $29 | $103 | 3 | 31 | +0.2% |
| Alabama | $29 | $179 | 2 | 248 | +0.2% |
| Colorado | $29 | $185 | 4 | 235 | +0.2% |
| New York | $29 | $127 | 6 | 691 | +0.2% |
| North Carolina | $29 | $171 | 8 | 1,439 | +0.2% |
| California | $29 | $186 | 13 | 3,204 | +0.2% |
| Arizona | $29 | $195 | 2 | 593 | +0.1% |
| Illinois | $29 | $223 | 4 | 403 | 0.0% |
| Puerto Rico | $28 | $37 | 13 | 23 | -1.3% |
| Massachusetts | $26 | $171 | 4 | 407 | -9.9% |
⚠️ 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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