Fatty acids measurement
Medicare pricing data for 78 providers across 14 states
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
Fatty acids measurement (HCPCS code 82725) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $18.38, but hospitals typically charge $74.22 — a 4.0x 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 $18.38, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $3.68. 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 4.0x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $18.38 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $18 | $192 | 4 | 79 | +0.1% |
| Georgia | $18 | $63 | 2 | 23 | +0.1% |
| Idaho | $18 | $35 | 1 | 202 | +0.1% |
| Illinois | $18 | $239 | 2 | 18 | +0.1% |
| Michigan | $18 | $30 | 1 | 59 | +0.1% |
| Minnesota | $18 | $158 | 4 | 12 | +0.1% |
| New York | $18 | $70 | 6 | 45 | +0.1% |
| Texas | $18 | $117 | 7 | 107 | +0.1% |
| Arizona | $18 | $103 | 3 | 17 | +0.1% |
| Massachusetts | $18 | $78 | 5 | 16,871 | 0.0% |
| North Carolina | $18 | $49 | 3 | 3,650 | 0.0% |
| California | $18 | $159 | 7 | 193 | 0.0% |
| Puerto Rico | $18 | $19 | 8 | 58 | -0.1% |
| New Jersey | $18 | $135 | 4 | 98 | -0.4% |
⚠️ 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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