Glutathione (protein) level
Medicare pricing data for 83 providers across 20 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
Glutathione (protein) level (HCPCS code 82978) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $15.12, but hospitals typically charge $58.62 — a 3.9x 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 $15.12, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $3.02. 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 3.9x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $15.12 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $15 | $96 | 5 | 277 | +0.1% |
| Georgia | $15 | $94 | 1 | 162 | +0.1% |
| Illinois | $15 | $97 | 2 | 217 | +0.1% |
| Kansas | $15 | $95 | 2 | 138 | +0.1% |
| Maryland | $15 | $95 | 1 | 126 | +0.1% |
| Massachusetts | $15 | $78 | 3 | 117 | +0.1% |
| Nevada | $15 | $105 | 1 | 11 | +0.1% |
| New York | $15 | $242 | 5 | 118 | +0.1% |
| North Dakota | $15 | $39 | 1 | 16 | +0.1% |
| Ohio | $15 | $138 | 5 | 15 | +0.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $15 | $95 | 3 | 11 | +0.1% |
| Texas | $15 | $106 | 7 | 185 | +0.1% |
| Virginia | $15 | $49 | 2 | 12 | +0.1% |
| Puerto Rico | $15 | $16 | 8 | 58 | +0.1% |
| California | $15 | $42 | 8 | 218 | +0.1% |
| North Carolina | $15 | $42 | 4 | 4,334 | +0.1% |
| Minnesota | $15 | $111 | 3 | 25 | -0.2% |
| New Jersey | $15 | $72 | 4 | 509 | -0.5% |
| Alabama | $15 | $71 | 2 | 25 | -2.6% |
| Oregon | $15 | $93 | 1 | 27 | -2.8% |
⚠️ 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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