Ldl cholesterol level
Medicare pricing data for 6,154 providers across 49 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
Ldl cholesterol level (HCPCS code 83721) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $10.27, but hospitals typically charge $47.11 — a 4.6x 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 $10.27, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $2.05. 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 4.6x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $10.27 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho | $10 | $42 | 19 | 390 | +0.2% |
| Montana | $10 | $35 | 8 | 314 | +0.2% |
| New Hampshire | $10 | $79 | 32 | 497 | +0.2% |
| New Jersey | $10 | $63 | 73 | 58,939 | +0.2% |
| New York | $10 | $47 | 469 | 63,481 | +0.2% |
| West Virginia | $10 | $75 | 4 | 29 | +0.2% |
| Puerto Rico | $10 | $12 | 11 | 37 | +0.2% |
| Colorado | $10 | $68 | 79 | 3,886 | +0.2% |
| Connecticut | $10 | $35 | 76 | 158 | +0.2% |
| Florida | $10 | $36 | 582 | 81,822 | +0.1% |
| Michigan | $10 | $17 | 72 | 17,419 | +0.1% |
| Arizona | $10 | $60 | 138 | 11,356 | +0.1% |
| Illinois | $10 | $48 | 67 | 5,331 | 0.0% |
| Kansas | $10 | $62 | 77 | 9,371 | 0.0% |
| Maine | $10 | $42 | 59 | 321 | 0.0% |
| Maryland | $10 | $44 | 65 | 4,135 | 0.0% |
| Massachusetts | $10 | $33 | 350 | 24,973 | 0.0% |
| Nevada | $10 | $50 | 13 | 2,977 | 0.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $10 | $35 | 82 | 11,317 | 0.0% |
| Rhode Island | $10 | $24 | 10 | 3,636 | 0.0% |
| Texas | $10 | $53 | 398 | 36,486 | 0.0% |
| Washington | $10 | $71 | 206 | 19,858 | 0.0% |
| California | $10 | $49 | 191 | 63,425 | 0.0% |
| Hawaii | $10 | $47 | 3 | 864 | -0.1% |
| Indiana | $10 | $36 | 48 | 3,867 | -0.1% |
| North Carolina | $10 | $75 | 293 | 22,961 | -0.1% |
| Ohio | $10 | $46 | 300 | 18,124 | -0.1% |
| Oklahoma | $10 | $52 | 32 | 6,021 | -0.1% |
| South Dakota | $10 | $35 | 30 | 2,010 | -0.1% |
| Virginia | $10 | $40 | 200 | 10,574 | -0.1% |
| Nebraska | $10 | $29 | 16 | 451 | -0.2% |
| South Carolina | $10 | $29 | 103 | 9,268 | -0.2% |
| Alaska | $10 | $91 | 6 | 151 | -0.2% |
| Iowa | $10 | $58 | 90 | 5,292 | -0.3% |
| Missouri | $10 | $31 | 157 | 4,372 | -0.3% |
| Arkansas | $10 | $26 | 113 | 4,189 | -0.3% |
| Georgia | $10 | $43 | 156 | 17,286 | -0.5% |
| Minnesota | $10 | $38 | 511 | 2,531 | -0.5% |
| New Mexico | $10 | $39 | 17 | 1,873 | -0.5% |
| Oregon | $10 | $31 | 108 | 9,270 | -0.5% |
| Utah | $10 | $21 | 102 | 2,481 | -0.5% |
| Louisiana | $10 | $51 | 77 | 1,601 | -0.8% |
| Mississippi | $10 | $40 | 25 | 5,559 | -0.8% |
| Tennessee | $10 | $46 | 423 | 4,619 | -0.8% |
| Alabama | $10 | $55 | 59 | 6,797 | -1.1% |
| North Dakota | $10 | $41 | 13 | 114 | -1.2% |
| Wisconsin | $10 | $76 | 92 | 2,998 | -1.2% |
| Kentucky | $10 | $31 | 86 | 4,978 | -1.4% |
| District of Columbia | $10 | $18 | 2 | 164 | -2.0% |
⚠️ 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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