Mass spectrometry (laboratory testing method)
Medicare pricing data for 135 providers across 25 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
Mass spectrometry (laboratory testing method) (HCPCS code 83789) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $23.59, but hospitals typically charge $66.30 — a 2.8x 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 $23.59, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $4.72. 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 2.8x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $23.59 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $24 | $78 | 4 | 540 | +0.2% |
| Illinois | $24 | $83 | 3 | 27 | +0.2% |
| Iowa | $24 | $160 | 3 | 20 | +0.2% |
| Kansas | $24 | $130 | 3 | 38 | +0.2% |
| Kentucky | $24 | $25 | 1 | 1,392 | +0.2% |
| Louisiana | $24 | $61 | 2 | 94 | +0.2% |
| New Mexico | $24 | $168 | 1 | 17 | +0.2% |
| New York | $24 | $161 | 5 | 586 | +0.2% |
| Ohio | $24 | $69 | 7 | 910 | +0.2% |
| Oklahoma | $24 | $214 | 3 | 20 | +0.2% |
| Pennsylvania | $24 | $24 | 2 | 1,705 | +0.2% |
| Tennessee | $24 | $154 | 2 | 23 | +0.2% |
| Virginia | $24 | $74 | 4 | 37 | +0.2% |
| Washington | $24 | $96 | 4 | 202 | +0.2% |
| Colorado | $24 | $90 | 3 | 76 | +0.2% |
| New Jersey | $24 | $111 | 9 | 2,370 | +0.1% |
| Texas | $24 | $80 | 7 | 641 | +0.1% |
| Arizona | $24 | $86 | 2 | 301 | +0.1% |
| Michigan | $24 | $93 | 7 | 2,471 | 0.0% |
| North Carolina | $24 | $81 | 7 | 3,758 | 0.0% |
| California | $24 | $56 | 12 | 21,002 | 0.0% |
| Minnesota | $24 | $189 | 5 | 100 | -0.2% |
| Alabama | $23 | $82 | 2 | 376 | -0.7% |
| Wisconsin | $22 | $239 | 3 | 15 | -6.5% |
| Maryland | $22 | $50 | 3 | 129 | -7.9% |
⚠️ 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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