Blood glucose (sugar) level after receiving dose of glucose
Medicare pricing data for 924 providers across 40 states
This procedure has a 5.9x markup — hospitals charge $26.67 but Medicare allows only $4.55. Uninsured patients may face bills 5.9 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
Blood glucose (sugar) level after receiving dose of glucose (HCPCS code 82950) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $4.55, but hospitals typically charge $26.67 — a 5.9x 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 $4.55, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $0.91. 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 5.9x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $4.55 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | $5 | $18 | 15 | 44 | +2.6% |
| Illinois | $5 | $33 | 26 | 421 | +2.4% |
| Florida | $5 | $37 | 41 | 625 | +2.2% |
| Georgia | $5 | $19 | 27 | 830 | +2.2% |
| Hawaii | $5 | $18 | 3 | 28 | +2.2% |
| Indiana | $5 | $19 | 18 | 46 | +2.2% |
| Iowa | $5 | $21 | 19 | 31 | +2.2% |
| Kentucky | $5 | $16 | 16 | 188 | +2.2% |
| Maryland | $5 | $41 | 7 | 66 | +2.2% |
| Massachusetts | $5 | $26 | 13 | 207 | +2.2% |
| Minnesota | $5 | $23 | 60 | 73 | +2.2% |
| Missouri | $5 | $31 | 5 | 25 | +2.2% |
| Nevada | $5 | $48 | 7 | 33 | +2.2% |
| New Hampshire | $5 | $17 | 2 | 23 | +2.2% |
| New Jersey | $5 | $39 | 24 | 569 | +2.2% |
| New Mexico | $5 | $26 | 19 | 225 | +2.2% |
| New York | $5 | $36 | 53 | 178 | +2.2% |
| Oklahoma | $5 | $23 | 8 | 137 | +2.2% |
| Oregon | $5 | $17 | 14 | 32 | +2.2% |
| South Carolina | $5 | $30 | 15 | 26 | +2.2% |
| Tennessee | $5 | $26 | 19 | 111 | +2.2% |
| Utah | $5 | $27 | 8 | 25 | +2.2% |
| Virginia | $5 | $19 | 18 | 32 | +2.2% |
| Puerto Rico | $5 | $5 | 119 | 276 | +2.2% |
| Alabama | $5 | $35 | 22 | 207 | +2.2% |
| Arizona | $5 | $33 | 13 | 309 | +2.2% |
| Mississippi | $5 | $20 | 20 | 344 | +2.0% |
| Texas | $5 | $26 | 50 | 987 | +2.0% |
| North Carolina | $5 | $26 | 57 | 961 | +1.8% |
| Ohio | $5 | $29 | 19 | 224 | +1.8% |
| Kansas | $5 | $40 | 12 | 127 | +1.5% |
| Louisiana | $5 | $20 | 14 | 140 | +1.5% |
| Washington | $5 | $39 | 20 | 136 | +1.5% |
| Colorado | $5 | $32 | 11 | 53 | +1.5% |
| Pennsylvania | $5 | $35 | 13 | 72 | +0.9% |
| Wisconsin | $5 | $50 | 20 | 47 | 0.0% |
| Nebraska | $5 | $18 | 13 | 35 | -0.7% |
| Connecticut | $5 | $18 | 4 | 31 | -1.1% |
| California | $4 | $24 | 50 | 2,678 | -6.2% |
| Arkansas | $4 | $19 | 10 | 11 | -7.0% |
⚠️ 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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