Heavy metal level
Medicare pricing data for 159 providers across 29 states
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
Heavy metal level (HCPCS code 83018) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $19.70, but hospitals typically charge $77.99 — a 4.0x 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 $19.70, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $3.94. 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 4.0x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $19.70 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $22 | $146 | 10 | 1,057 | +9.2% |
| Georgia | $22 | $128 | 1 | 334 | +9.2% |
| Hawaii | $22 | $96 | 1 | 116 | +9.2% |
| Illinois | $22 | $158 | 1 | 72 | +9.2% |
| Kansas | $22 | $122 | 3 | 155 | +9.2% |
| Louisiana | $22 | $49 | 1 | 17 | +9.2% |
| Maine | $22 | $398 | 1 | 12 | +9.2% |
| Massachusetts | $22 | $149 | 2 | 42 | +9.2% |
| Nevada | $22 | $120 | 1 | 107 | +9.2% |
| New Mexico | $22 | $100 | 2 | 22 | +9.2% |
| New York | $22 | $170 | 5 | 39 | +9.2% |
| Ohio | $22 | $96 | 10 | 181 | +9.2% |
| Oklahoma | $22 | $116 | 4 | 68 | +9.2% |
| Oregon | $22 | $59 | 4 | 70 | +9.2% |
| Pennsylvania | $22 | $28 | 9 | 7,134 | +9.2% |
| Tennessee | $22 | $176 | 2 | 62 | +9.2% |
| Utah | $22 | $51 | 4 | 96 | +9.2% |
| Virginia | $22 | $81 | 4 | 104 | +9.2% |
| Washington | $22 | $159 | 4 | 786 | +9.2% |
| Wisconsin | $22 | $164 | 4 | 36 | +9.2% |
| Arizona | $22 | $149 | 4 | 303 | +9.2% |
| Colorado | $22 | $114 | 4 | 98 | +9.2% |
| Maryland | $22 | $124 | 5 | 182 | +9.1% |
| Texas | $22 | $115 | 9 | 674 | +9.1% |
| New Jersey | $21 | $147 | 7 | 2,181 | +9.0% |
| California | $21 | $119 | 17 | 1,928 | +8.9% |
| Alabama | $21 | $124 | 4 | 80 | +8.2% |
| Indiana | $21 | $165 | 1 | 44 | +7.5% |
| North Carolina | $12 | $42 | 9 | 3,685 | -39.9% |
⚠️ 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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