Homocysteine (amino acid) level
Medicare pricing data for 1,215 providers across 44 states
This procedure has a 7.8x markup — hospitals charge $136.91 but Medicare allows only $17.54. Uninsured patients may face bills 7.8 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
Homocysteine (amino acid) level (HCPCS code 83090) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $17.54, but hospitals typically charge $136.91 — a 7.8x 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 $17.54, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $3.51. 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 7.8x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $17.54 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $18 | $220 | 6 | 5,166 | +0.1% |
| Idaho | $18 | $63 | 4 | 59 | +0.1% |
| Illinois | $18 | $195 | 79 | 6,470 | +0.1% |
| Indiana | $18 | $74 | 11 | 553 | +0.1% |
| Iowa | $18 | $84 | 5 | 72 | +0.1% |
| Kansas | $18 | $220 | 8 | 4,372 | +0.1% |
| Louisiana | $18 | $105 | 5 | 51 | +0.1% |
| Maine | $18 | $111 | 2 | 53 | +0.1% |
| Missouri | $18 | $224 | 11 | 664 | +0.1% |
| New Jersey | $18 | $150 | 28 | 15,382 | +0.1% |
| New Mexico | $18 | $201 | 4 | 451 | +0.1% |
| North Dakota | $18 | $45 | 6 | 4,953 | +0.1% |
| Ohio | $18 | $155 | 18 | 17,121 | +0.1% |
| South Dakota | $18 | $96 | 5 | 36 | +0.1% |
| Tennessee | $18 | $107 | 12 | 935 | +0.1% |
| Utah | $18 | $89 | 8 | 97 | +0.1% |
| Colorado | $18 | $173 | 11 | 983 | +0.1% |
| Connecticut | $18 | $131 | 3 | 32 | +0.1% |
| Maryland | $18 | $163 | 15 | 1,742 | +0.1% |
| Massachusetts | $18 | $65 | 6 | 21,628 | +0.1% |
| New York | $18 | $101 | 194 | 19,249 | +0.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $18 | $72 | 12 | 2,858 | +0.1% |
| Alabama | $18 | $162 | 11 | 3,205 | +0.1% |
| Michigan | $18 | $49 | 22 | 2,709 | 0.0% |
| Nevada | $18 | $215 | 30 | 3,008 | 0.0% |
| North Carolina | $18 | $171 | 13 | 19,130 | 0.0% |
| Oklahoma | $18 | $86 | 9 | 762 | 0.0% |
| Texas | $18 | $158 | 39 | 13,525 | 0.0% |
| Washington | $18 | $183 | 13 | 3,289 | 0.0% |
| Arizona | $18 | $154 | 49 | 8,797 | 0.0% |
| California | $18 | $129 | 96 | 46,580 | 0.0% |
| Kentucky | $18 | $41 | 21 | 2,269 | -0.1% |
| Minnesota | $18 | $202 | 97 | 659 | -0.1% |
| South Carolina | $18 | $48 | 23 | 1,529 | -0.1% |
| Florida | $18 | $157 | 77 | 40,113 | -0.2% |
| Virginia | $18 | $102 | 8 | 284 | -0.2% |
| Puerto Rico | $18 | $19 | 202 | 1,153 | -0.2% |
| Rhode Island | $18 | $89 | 3 | 250 | -0.2% |
| Hawaii | $17 | $118 | 2 | 1,736 | -0.3% |
| Oregon | $17 | $78 | 8 | 743 | -0.3% |
| Mississippi | $17 | $141 | 5 | 337 | -0.5% |
| Nebraska | $17 | $35 | 1 | 124 | -0.5% |
| Arkansas | $17 | $72 | 8 | 89 | -0.7% |
| Wisconsin | $17 | $116 | 14 | 568 | -1.4% |
⚠️ 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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