Hemoglobin analysis and measurement, chromatography
Medicare pricing data for 201 providers across 25 states
This procedure has a 5.2x markup — hospitals charge $92.39 but Medicare allows only $17.69. Uninsured patients may face bills 5.2 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
Hemoglobin analysis and measurement, chromatography (HCPCS code 83021) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $17.69, but hospitals typically charge $92.39 — a 5.2x 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 $17.69, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $3.54. 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 5.2x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $17.69 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $18 | $35 | 38 | 5,064 | +0.1% |
| Iowa | $18 | $59 | 2 | 12 | +0.1% |
| Kansas | $18 | $75 | 4 | 16 | +0.1% |
| Kentucky | $18 | $86 | 2 | 28 | +0.1% |
| Maryland | $18 | $61 | 3 | 58 | +0.1% |
| Nevada | $18 | $75 | 1 | 166 | +0.1% |
| Tennessee | $18 | $85 | 1 | 180 | +0.1% |
| Texas | $18 | $80 | 7 | 34 | +0.1% |
| Utah | $18 | $37 | 2 | 79 | +0.1% |
| Alabama | $18 | $37 | 9 | 266 | +0.1% |
| California | $18 | $63 | 39 | 34,735 | +0.1% |
| Connecticut | $18 | $96 | 1 | 12 | +0.1% |
| New Jersey | $18 | $226 | 9 | 11,228 | 0.0% |
| Illinois | $18 | $39 | 5 | 793 | -0.1% |
| New York | $18 | $195 | 6 | 766 | -0.1% |
| Oregon | $18 | $80 | 8 | 1,159 | -0.2% |
| Virginia | $18 | $46 | 13 | 2,144 | -0.3% |
| North Carolina | $18 | $127 | 4 | 187 | -0.4% |
| Missouri | $18 | $45 | 6 | 1,691 | -0.7% |
| Minnesota | $18 | $181 | 7 | 102 | -0.8% |
| Hawaii | $18 | $31 | 1 | 62 | -1.0% |
| Ohio | $17 | $72 | 5 | 70 | -1.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $17 | $54 | 2 | 48 | -1.8% |
| Michigan | $17 | $39 | 5 | 75 | -2.4% |
| Wisconsin | $17 | $184 | 3 | 51 | -6.7% |
⚠️ 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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