Measurement of interleukin-6
Medicare pricing data for 124 providers across 26 states
This procedure has a 8.5x markup — hospitals charge $144.33 but Medicare allows only $16.90. Uninsured patients may face bills 8.5 times higher than what insurance negotiates. 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
Measurement of interleukin-6 (HCPCS code 83529) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $16.90, but hospitals typically charge $144.33 — a 8.5x 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 $16.90, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $3.38. 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 8.5x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $16.90 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $17 | $296 | 1 | 97 | +0.1% |
| Illinois | $17 | $333 | 2 | 102 | +0.1% |
| Kansas | $17 | $242 | 3 | 68 | +0.1% |
| Maine | $17 | $199 | 1 | 30 | +0.1% |
| Maryland | $17 | $289 | 2 | 72 | +0.1% |
| Massachusetts | $17 | $292 | 4 | 122 | +0.1% |
| Minnesota | $17 | $87 | 18 | 284 | +0.1% |
| Nevada | $17 | $305 | 1 | 16 | +0.1% |
| New Jersey | $17 | $173 | 2 | 805 | +0.1% |
| Ohio | $17 | $140 | 5 | 226 | +0.1% |
| Oklahoma | $17 | $209 | 3 | 12 | +0.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $17 | $239 | 4 | 71 | +0.1% |
| Tennessee | $17 | $386 | 3 | 57 | +0.1% |
| Utah | $17 | $48 | 3 | 38 | +0.1% |
| Washington | $17 | $175 | 4 | 46 | +0.1% |
| Wisconsin | $17 | $120 | 2 | 35 | +0.1% |
| Wyoming | $17 | $57 | 1 | 239 | +0.1% |
| Alabama | $17 | $147 | 1 | 44 | +0.1% |
| Arizona | $17 | $92 | 2 | 178 | +0.1% |
| Colorado | $17 | $165 | 2 | 33 | +0.1% |
| New York | $17 | $55 | 11 | 2,504 | +0.1% |
| North Carolina | $17 | $140 | 5 | 1,142 | +0.1% |
| Florida | $17 | $242 | 5 | 582 | 0.0% |
| Texas | $17 | $193 | 9 | 838 | -0.1% |
| California | $17 | $240 | 9 | 668 | -0.2% |
| Virginia | $16 | $62 | 3 | 32 | -2.7% |
⚠️ 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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