Glucose (sugar) level on body fluid
Medicare pricing data for 219 providers across 34 states
This procedure has a 8.0x markup — hospitals charge $30.70 but Medicare allows only $3.84. Uninsured patients may face bills 8.0 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
Glucose (sugar) level on body fluid (HCPCS code 82945) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $3.84, but hospitals typically charge $30.70 — a 8.0x 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 $3.84, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $0.77. 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 8.0x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $3.84 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $4 | $22 | 2 | 35 | +0.3% |
| Indiana | $4 | $35 | 3 | 11 | +0.3% |
| Iowa | $4 | $17 | 4 | 49 | +0.3% |
| Kansas | $4 | $8 | 6 | 1,876 | +0.3% |
| Maine | $4 | $10 | 6 | 789 | +0.3% |
| Maryland | $4 | $45 | 3 | 19 | +0.3% |
| Minnesota | $4 | $74 | 8 | 411 | +0.3% |
| Mississippi | $4 | $27 | 3 | 1,429 | +0.3% |
| Missouri | $4 | $7 | 4 | 4,773 | +0.3% |
| Nevada | $4 | $44 | 2 | 148 | +0.3% |
| New Jersey | $4 | $30 | 7 | 1,659 | +0.3% |
| New York | $4 | $23 | 14 | 277 | +0.3% |
| North Dakota | $4 | $65 | 2 | 14 | +0.3% |
| Oregon | $4 | $32 | 3 | 16 | +0.3% |
| South Dakota | $4 | $23 | 5 | 12 | +0.3% |
| Tennessee | $4 | $33 | 3 | 23 | +0.3% |
| Texas | $4 | $37 | 8 | 494 | +0.3% |
| Utah | $4 | $8 | 2 | 27 | +0.3% |
| Wisconsin | $4 | $46 | 4 | 25 | +0.3% |
| Arizona | $4 | $41 | 3 | 256 | +0.3% |
| Colorado | $4 | $38 | 4 | 18 | +0.3% |
| Connecticut | $4 | $48 | 1 | 12 | +0.3% |
| North Carolina | $4 | $49 | 5 | 287 | 0.0% |
| Ohio | $4 | $14 | 7 | 619 | 0.0% |
| California | $4 | $48 | 20 | 16,323 | 0.0% |
| Alabama | $4 | $6 | 10 | 4,132 | -0.3% |
| Massachusetts | $4 | $15 | 16 | 297 | -0.8% |
| Florida | $4 | $34 | 14 | 1,563 | -1.0% |
| Georgia | $4 | $19 | 4 | 931 | -1.3% |
| Pennsylvania | $4 | $13 | 6 | 302 | -1.3% |
| Illinois | $4 | $51 | 3 | 49 | -1.8% |
| Virginia | $4 | $17 | 5 | 69 | -2.3% |
| Oklahoma | $4 | $36 | 4 | 17 | -5.2% |
| Washington | $4 | $24 | 10 | 151 | -8.1% |
⚠️ 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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