Lipoprotein-associated phospholipase a2 (enzyme) level
Medicare pricing data for 134 providers across 29 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
Lipoprotein-associated phospholipase a2 (enzyme) level (HCPCS code 83698) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $45.29, but hospitals typically charge $71.47 — a 1.6x 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 $45.29, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $9.06. 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 1.6x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $45.29 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $45 | $58 | 10 | 13,830 | +0.2% |
| Georgia | $45 | $56 | 1 | 3,024 | +0.2% |
| Illinois | $45 | $52 | 3 | 2,000 | +0.2% |
| Indiana | $45 | $116 | 1 | 13 | +0.2% |
| Maryland | $45 | $53 | 2 | 1,386 | +0.2% |
| Massachusetts | $45 | $58 | 3 | 19,073 | +0.2% |
| Nevada | $45 | $51 | 1 | 1,077 | +0.2% |
| New Mexico | $45 | $74 | 2 | 24 | +0.2% |
| New York | $45 | $251 | 6 | 1,603 | +0.2% |
| North Dakota | $45 | $116 | 1 | 3,616 | +0.2% |
| Oregon | $45 | $89 | 3 | 19 | +0.2% |
| Pennsylvania | $45 | $47 | 7 | 1,531 | +0.2% |
| South Carolina | $45 | $47 | 2 | 839 | +0.2% |
| Tennessee | $45 | $111 | 4 | 80 | +0.2% |
| Texas | $45 | $62 | 8 | 5,067 | +0.2% |
| Utah | $45 | $62 | 4 | 32 | +0.2% |
| Virginia | $45 | $121 | 5 | 40 | +0.2% |
| Washington | $45 | $54 | 4 | 1,204 | +0.2% |
| Wisconsin | $45 | $193 | 2 | 15 | +0.2% |
| Puerto Rico | $45 | $46 | 5 | 20 | +0.2% |
| Alabama | $45 | $94 | 3 | 53 | +0.2% |
| Colorado | $45 | $55 | 5 | 551 | +0.2% |
| California | $45 | $58 | 12 | 11,015 | +0.2% |
| Arizona | $45 | $224 | 4 | 5,126 | +0.1% |
| New Jersey | $45 | $75 | 7 | 3,411 | +0.1% |
| North Carolina | $45 | $94 | 6 | 2,818 | 0.0% |
| Oklahoma | $45 | $85 | 4 | 281 | -0.1% |
| Ohio | $45 | $51 | 8 | 20,179 | -0.5% |
| Kansas | $45 | $51 | 3 | 2,980 | -1.3% |
⚠️ 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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