Ige (immune system protein) level
Medicare pricing data for 982 providers across 44 states
This procedure has a 5.6x markup — hospitals charge $90.50 but Medicare allows only $16.10. Uninsured patients may face bills 5.6 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
Ige (immune system protein) level (HCPCS code 82785) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $16.10, but hospitals typically charge $90.50 — a 5.6x 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 $16.10, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $3.22. 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 5.6x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $16.10 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $16 | $102 | 26 | 5,449 | +0.2% |
| Idaho | $16 | $37 | 2 | 14 | +0.2% |
| Iowa | $16 | $58 | 5 | 128 | +0.2% |
| Maine | $16 | $50 | 2 | 115 | +0.2% |
| Massachusetts | $16 | $93 | 30 | 2,650 | +0.2% |
| Michigan | $16 | $52 | 12 | 357 | +0.2% |
| Nebraska | $16 | $26 | 2 | 40 | +0.2% |
| New Hampshire | $16 | $82 | 5 | 20 | +0.2% |
| New Mexico | $16 | $47 | 2 | 195 | +0.2% |
| South Dakota | $16 | $97 | 8 | 234 | +0.2% |
| Colorado | $16 | $111 | 6 | 302 | +0.2% |
| Georgia | $16 | $78 | 9 | 2,658 | +0.1% |
| Illinois | $16 | $77 | 41 | 4,051 | +0.1% |
| Nevada | $16 | $98 | 3 | 1,332 | +0.1% |
| New Jersey | $16 | $84 | 38 | 8,230 | +0.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $16 | $69 | 10 | 889 | +0.1% |
| Tennessee | $16 | $76 | 11 | 1,724 | +0.1% |
| Puerto Rico | $16 | $17 | 98 | 310 | +0.1% |
| California | $16 | $90 | 50 | 21,913 | +0.1% |
| Kansas | $16 | $98 | 13 | 3,065 | +0.1% |
| Maryland | $16 | $92 | 8 | 670 | +0.1% |
| Texas | $16 | $100 | 24 | 4,649 | +0.1% |
| Arizona | $16 | $97 | 4 | 9,089 | +0.1% |
| North Carolina | $16 | $104 | 82 | 25,446 | -0.1% |
| Oregon | $16 | $60 | 5 | 411 | -0.1% |
| Utah | $16 | $30 | 19 | 346 | -0.1% |
| Alabama | $16 | $96 | 9 | 2,608 | -0.1% |
| New York | $16 | $80 | 141 | 12,378 | -0.1% |
| Oklahoma | $16 | $70 | 4 | 534 | -0.1% |
| Minnesota | $16 | $114 | 106 | 1,406 | -0.2% |
| Ohio | $16 | $86 | 15 | 2,765 | -0.2% |
| Virginia | $16 | $48 | 7 | 1,229 | -0.2% |
| Kentucky | $16 | $53 | 37 | 291 | -0.4% |
| Hawaii | $16 | $57 | 2 | 929 | -0.4% |
| Louisiana | $16 | $52 | 20 | 507 | -0.4% |
| Washington | $16 | $87 | 34 | 1,878 | -0.4% |
| Indiana | $16 | $63 | 19 | 537 | -0.8% |
| South Carolina | $16 | $59 | 16 | 343 | -1.0% |
| Rhode Island | $16 | $46 | 3 | 140 | -1.1% |
| Mississippi | $16 | $111 | 8 | 73 | -1.2% |
| Wisconsin | $16 | $94 | 17 | 615 | -1.3% |
| Connecticut | $16 | $79 | 2 | 38 | -1.7% |
| Missouri | $16 | $80 | 17 | 90 | -2.4% |
| North Dakota | $16 | $58 | 3 | 15 | -3.0% |
⚠️ 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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