Stool fat or lipids analysis, qualitative
Medicare pricing data for 234 providers across 35 states
This procedure has a 12.4x markup — hospitals charge $61.96 but Medicare allows only $4.99. Uninsured patients may face bills 12.4 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
Stool fat or lipids analysis, qualitative (HCPCS code 82705) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $4.99, but hospitals typically charge $61.96 — a 12.4x 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 $4.99, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $1.00. 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 12.4x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $4.99 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | $5 | $61 | 2 | 156 | +3.2% |
| Maryland | $5 | $48 | 8 | 401 | +0.8% |
| Florida | $5 | $88 | 12 | 2,434 | +0.2% |
| Georgia | $5 | $87 | 2 | 563 | +0.2% |
| Illinois | $5 | $72 | 5 | 170 | +0.2% |
| Indiana | $5 | $56 | 1 | 21 | +0.2% |
| Kansas | $5 | $84 | 4 | 220 | +0.2% |
| Louisiana | $5 | $85 | 3 | 24 | +0.2% |
| Massachusetts | $5 | $75 | 4 | 778 | +0.2% |
| Minnesota | $5 | $21 | 3 | 25 | +0.2% |
| Nevada | $5 | $89 | 2 | 110 | +0.2% |
| New Hampshire | $5 | $16 | 12 | 22 | +0.2% |
| New Mexico | $5 | $95 | 1 | 73 | +0.2% |
| New York | $5 | $68 | 10 | 376 | +0.2% |
| North Dakota | $5 | $34 | 2 | 15 | +0.2% |
| Ohio | $5 | $87 | 9 | 639 | +0.2% |
| Oklahoma | $5 | $62 | 4 | 106 | +0.2% |
| Pennsylvania | $5 | $87 | 5 | 315 | +0.2% |
| Utah | $5 | $16 | 6 | 182 | +0.2% |
| Virginia | $5 | $39 | 7 | 113 | +0.2% |
| Washington | $5 | $94 | 18 | 527 | +0.2% |
| Wisconsin | $5 | $42 | 5 | 49 | +0.2% |
| Puerto Rico | $5 | $6 | 10 | 25 | +0.2% |
| Arizona | $5 | $82 | 3 | 1,124 | +0.2% |
| New Jersey | $5 | $34 | 11 | 11,594 | 0.0% |
| North Carolina | $5 | $96 | 6 | 3,423 | 0.0% |
| Texas | $5 | $87 | 13 | 1,456 | 0.0% |
| Alabama | $5 | $92 | 3 | 1,375 | 0.0% |
| Arkansas | $5 | $11 | 2 | 583 | 0.0% |
| California | $5 | $74 | 18 | 2,167 | 0.0% |
| Oregon | $5 | $38 | 5 | 95 | -0.8% |
| Hawaii | $5 | $46 | 2 | 121 | -1.0% |
| Tennessee | $5 | $50 | 11 | 166 | -1.0% |
| Colorado | $5 | $77 | 4 | 61 | -1.2% |
| Kentucky | $4 | $5 | 3 | 34 | -19.4% |
⚠️ 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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