Hydroxyindolacetic acid (product of metabolism) level
Medicare pricing data for 199 providers across 32 states
This procedure has a 6.4x markup — hospitals charge $81.12 but Medicare allows only $12.62. Uninsured patients may face bills 6.4 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
Hydroxyindolacetic acid (product of metabolism) level (HCPCS code 83497) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $12.62, but hospitals typically charge $81.12 — a 6.4x 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 $12.62, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $2.52. 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 6.4x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $12.62 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $13 | $123 | 1 | 257 | +0.2% |
| Hawaii | $13 | $62 | 2 | 34 | +0.2% |
| Illinois | $13 | $79 | 9 | 227 | +0.2% |
| Indiana | $13 | $120 | 4 | 24 | +0.2% |
| Iowa | $13 | $87 | 6 | 22 | +0.2% |
| Kansas | $13 | $129 | 5 | 225 | +0.2% |
| Kentucky | $13 | $13 | 3 | 703 | +0.2% |
| Maine | $13 | $777 | 1 | 14 | +0.2% |
| Maryland | $13 | $109 | 5 | 112 | +0.2% |
| Massachusetts | $13 | $121 | 6 | 180 | +0.2% |
| Nevada | $13 | $115 | 2 | 76 | +0.2% |
| New Jersey | $13 | $105 | 7 | 821 | +0.2% |
| New Mexico | $13 | $96 | 1 | 24 | +0.2% |
| New York | $13 | $117 | 8 | 144 | +0.2% |
| North Carolina | $13 | $56 | 5 | 7,742 | +0.2% |
| Ohio | $13 | $65 | 11 | 126 | +0.2% |
| Oklahoma | $13 | $118 | 3 | 70 | +0.2% |
| Oregon | $13 | $23 | 5 | 101 | +0.2% |
| Pennsylvania | $13 | $105 | 4 | 136 | +0.2% |
| Tennessee | $13 | $71 | 1 | 64 | +0.2% |
| Virginia | $13 | $31 | 5 | 76 | +0.2% |
| Washington | $13 | $87 | 6 | 47 | +0.2% |
| Alabama | $13 | $72 | 10 | 104 | +0.2% |
| Arizona | $13 | $92 | 4 | 311 | +0.2% |
| Colorado | $13 | $194 | 4 | 76 | +0.2% |
| Florida | $13 | $135 | 7 | 786 | 0.0% |
| Puerto Rico | $13 | $14 | 7 | 15 | -0.2% |
| Minnesota | $13 | $190 | 5 | 323 | -0.3% |
| Texas | $13 | $150 | 13 | 886 | -0.5% |
| California | $13 | $107 | 15 | 1,492 | -0.6% |
| Utah | $13 | $29 | 3 | 102 | -0.7% |
| Wisconsin | $12 | $109 | 4 | 50 | -1.5% |
⚠️ 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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