Mercury level
Medicare pricing data for 207 providers across 34 states
This procedure has a 7.1x markup — hospitals charge $110.81 but Medicare allows only $15.66. Uninsured patients may face bills 7.1 times higher than what insurance negotiates. 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
Mercury level (HCPCS code 83825) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $15.66, but hospitals typically charge $110.81 — a 7.1x 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 $15.66, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $3.13. 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 7.1x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $15.66 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $16 | $155 | 13 | 4,211 | +1.7% |
| Georgia | $16 | $158 | 2 | 993 | +1.7% |
| Illinois | $16 | $162 | 2 | 50 | +1.7% |
| Indiana | $16 | $53 | 2 | 23 | +1.7% |
| Kentucky | $16 | $59 | 2 | 16 | +1.7% |
| Louisiana | $16 | $80 | 3 | 11 | +1.7% |
| Maryland | $16 | $143 | 4 | 226 | +1.7% |
| Massachusetts | $16 | $161 | 2 | 119 | +1.7% |
| Nevada | $16 | $158 | 2 | 385 | +1.7% |
| New Mexico | $16 | $43 | 3 | 70 | +1.7% |
| New York | $16 | $67 | 7 | 455 | +1.7% |
| Pennsylvania | $16 | $32 | 7 | 2,231 | +1.7% |
| South Carolina | $16 | $68 | 3 | 27 | +1.7% |
| Tennessee | $16 | $131 | 3 | 301 | +1.7% |
| Utah | $16 | $36 | 3 | 248 | +1.7% |
| Colorado | $16 | $139 | 4 | 161 | +1.7% |
| Arizona | $16 | $142 | 4 | 448 | +1.7% |
| Alabama | $16 | $124 | 5 | 242 | +1.6% |
| Kansas | $16 | $148 | 5 | 450 | +1.5% |
| New Jersey | $16 | $133 | 12 | 6,258 | +1.5% |
| Ohio | $16 | $128 | 10 | 674 | +1.5% |
| Iowa | $16 | $27 | 3 | 21 | +1.3% |
| Texas | $16 | $126 | 14 | 1,616 | +1.3% |
| Hawaii | $16 | $87 | 2 | 528 | +1.2% |
| Oregon | $16 | $32 | 5 | 152 | +1.2% |
| Oklahoma | $16 | $86 | 4 | 145 | +1.0% |
| California | $16 | $134 | 20 | 4,023 | +0.4% |
| Mississippi | $16 | $266 | 3 | 30 | +0.4% |
| Washington | $16 | $99 | 6 | 450 | -0.3% |
| Minnesota | $16 | $171 | 3 | 28 | -0.6% |
| North Carolina | $15 | $83 | 10 | 10,545 | -2.9% |
| Wisconsin | $15 | $97 | 5 | 14 | -3.4% |
| Michigan | $15 | $61 | 8 | 38 | -4.1% |
| Virginia | $14 | $33 | 4 | 299 | -7.7% |
⚠️ 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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