Lactate dehydrogenase (enzyme) measurement
Medicare pricing data for 174 providers across 27 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
Lactate dehydrogenase (enzyme) measurement (HCPCS code 83625) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $12.53, but hospitals typically charge $25.59 — a 2.0x 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 $12.53, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $2.51. 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 2.0x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $12.53 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $13 | $112 | 3 | 116 | 0.0% |
| Illinois | $13 | $91 | 5 | 224 | 0.0% |
| Iowa | $13 | $31 | 1 | 17 | 0.0% |
| Kansas | $13 | $101 | 2 | 170 | 0.0% |
| Maryland | $13 | $114 | 2 | 126 | 0.0% |
| Massachusetts | $13 | $113 | 3 | 215 | 0.0% |
| Minnesota | $13 | $117 | 3 | 19 | 0.0% |
| Nevada | $13 | $107 | 4 | 46 | 0.0% |
| New York | $13 | $123 | 6 | 236 | 0.0% |
| North Carolina | $13 | $67 | 8 | 566 | 0.0% |
| Ohio | $13 | $68 | 10 | 183 | 0.0% |
| Oklahoma | $13 | $102 | 2 | 54 | 0.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $13 | $112 | 4 | 91 | 0.0% |
| South Carolina | $13 | $80 | 2 | 19 | 0.0% |
| Tennessee | $13 | $48 | 3 | 21 | 0.0% |
| Texas | $13 | $94 | 11 | 671 | 0.0% |
| Utah | $13 | $26 | 1 | 22 | 0.0% |
| Puerto Rico | $13 | $13 | 10 | 19 | 0.0% |
| Arizona | $13 | $20 | 14 | 62,695 | 0.0% |
| California | $13 | $27 | 11 | 5,901 | 0.0% |
| Colorado | $13 | $79 | 6 | 83 | 0.0% |
| Florida | $13 | $104 | 10 | 895 | -0.1% |
| Michigan | $13 | $15 | 5 | 374 | -0.2% |
| New Jersey | $12 | $79 | 7 | 1,488 | -0.3% |
| Washington | $12 | $73 | 4 | 264 | -0.7% |
| Alabama | $12 | $67 | 2 | 113 | -0.8% |
| Virginia | $12 | $64 | 9 | 69 | -1.8% |
⚠️ 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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