Galectin-3 level
Medicare pricing data for 74 providers across 19 states
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
Galectin-3 level (HCPCS code 82777) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $41.88, but hospitals typically charge $101.62 — a 2.4x 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 $41.88, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $8.38. 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 2.4x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $41.88 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $43 | $83 | 1 | 47 | +3.5% |
| Kansas | $43 | $99 | 2 | 52 | +3.5% |
| Maryland | $43 | $84 | 1 | 123 | +3.5% |
| Nevada | $43 | $84 | 1 | 30 | +3.5% |
| New Jersey | $43 | $136 | 5 | 550 | +3.5% |
| New York | $43 | $137 | 2 | 12 | +3.5% |
| North Carolina | $43 | $199 | 3 | 315 | +3.5% |
| Ohio | $43 | $84 | 3 | 2,512 | +3.5% |
| Pennsylvania | $43 | $58 | 4 | 23 | +3.5% |
| Texas | $43 | $120 | 7 | 472 | +3.5% |
| Washington | $43 | $103 | 3 | 206 | +3.5% |
| Alabama | $43 | $204 | 1 | 38 | +3.5% |
| Arizona | $43 | $205 | 2 | 188 | +3.5% |
| California | $43 | $118 | 8 | 333 | +3.5% |
| Colorado | $43 | $162 | 2 | 16 | +3.5% |
| Florida | $43 | $104 | 4 | 192 | +3.4% |
| Illinois | $43 | $83 | 1 | 200 | +3.2% |
| Minnesota | $43 | $85 | 2 | 39 | +1.5% |
| Massachusetts | $27 | $31 | 3 | 521 | -36.0% |
⚠️ 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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