Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument
Medicare pricing data for 48,471 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 5.0x markup — hospitals charge $15.98 but Medicare allows only $3.18. Uninsured patients may face bills 5.0 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
Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument (HCPCS code 82962) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $3.18, but hospitals typically charge $15.98 — a 5.0x 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 $3.18, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $0.64. 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 5.0x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $3.18 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $3 | $16 | 39 | 82 | +0.9% |
| Puerto Rico | $3 | $13 | 14 | 129 | +0.9% |
| District of Columbia | $3 | $16 | 296 | 5,406 | +0.6% |
| Minnesota | $3 | $28 | 106 | 1,812 | +0.6% |
| Montana | $3 | $9 | 96 | 534 | +0.6% |
| Nebraska | $3 | $58 | 185 | 26,395 | +0.6% |
| New York | $3 | $17 | 2,806 | 68,971 | +0.6% |
| South Carolina | $3 | $16 | 1,012 | 23,927 | +0.6% |
| Utah | $3 | $7 | 177 | 8,857 | +0.6% |
| Wyoming | $3 | $17 | 79 | 191 | +0.6% |
| Connecticut | $3 | $11 | 691 | 12,699 | +0.6% |
| Delaware | $3 | $17 | 160 | 3,051 | +0.3% |
| Florida | $3 | $12 | 3,401 | 48,685 | +0.3% |
| Illinois | $3 | $19 | 2,290 | 37,011 | +0.3% |
| Kansas | $3 | $12 | 373 | 3,333 | +0.3% |
| Massachusetts | $3 | $16 | 1,230 | 19,508 | +0.3% |
| Missouri | $3 | $11 | 583 | 8,937 | +0.3% |
| Nevada | $3 | $15 | 406 | 4,369 | +0.3% |
| New Jersey | $3 | $18 | 1,403 | 28,768 | +0.3% |
| North Carolina | $3 | $17 | 2,308 | 45,297 | +0.3% |
| Oregon | $3 | $13 | 654 | 2,949 | +0.3% |
| Pennsylvania | $3 | $15 | 1,691 | 11,494 | +0.3% |
| South Dakota | $3 | $17 | 39 | 516 | +0.3% |
| Texas | $3 | $15 | 2,546 | 41,376 | +0.3% |
| Arizona | $3 | $14 | 1,177 | 9,557 | +0.3% |
| California | $3 | $14 | 4,303 | 98,431 | +0.3% |
| Colorado | $3 | $10 | 613 | 3,632 | +0.3% |
| Michigan | $3 | $10 | 1,599 | 33,175 | 0.0% |
| Ohio | $3 | $12 | 2,082 | 29,152 | 0.0% |
| Rhode Island | $3 | $14 | 237 | 1,846 | 0.0% |
| Virginia | $3 | $12 | 1,314 | 24,363 | 0.0% |
| Wisconsin | $3 | $25 | 640 | 6,295 | 0.0% |
| Georgia | $3 | $17 | 2,279 | 61,130 | -0.3% |
| Idaho | $3 | $9 | 171 | 514 | -0.3% |
| Indiana | $3 | $15 | 1,290 | 16,426 | -0.3% |
| Kentucky | $3 | $14 | 871 | 8,627 | -0.3% |
| Maine | $3 | $17 | 122 | 417 | -0.3% |
| Maryland | $3 | $10 | 1,466 | 34,980 | -0.3% |
| Mississippi | $3 | $17 | 602 | 7,361 | -0.3% |
| New Hampshire | $3 | $13 | 233 | 1,882 | -0.3% |
| New Mexico | $3 | $13 | 355 | 4,889 | -0.3% |
| Alaska | $3 | $32 | 171 | 1,315 | -0.3% |
| Hawaii | $3 | $12 | 115 | 1,005 | -0.6% |
| Iowa | $3 | $16 | 226 | 1,007 | -0.6% |
| Washington | $3 | $12 | 1,098 | 7,985 | -0.6% |
| West Virginia | $3 | $16 | 225 | 2,453 | -0.6% |
| Alabama | $3 | $10 | 954 | 20,060 | -0.6% |
| Arkansas | $3 | $13 | 432 | 5,753 | -0.6% |
| Oklahoma | $3 | $11 | 628 | 8,871 | -0.9% |
| Tennessee | $3 | $14 | 1,544 | 30,553 | -0.9% |
| Vermont | $3 | $12 | 53 | 132 | -2.5% |
| Louisiana | $3 | $13 | 995 | 17,118 | -7.2% |
⚠️ 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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