Microfluid analysis of tears
Medicare pricing data for 3,445 providers across 50 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
Microfluid analysis of tears (HCPCS code 83861) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $21.96, but hospitals typically charge $45.30 — a 2.1x 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 $21.96, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $4.39. 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 2.1x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $21.96 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $22 | $45 | 10 | 1,564 | +0.3% |
| District of Columbia | $22 | $39 | 2 | 163 | +0.3% |
| Montana | $22 | $44 | 15 | 428 | +0.3% |
| North Dakota | $22 | $60 | 18 | 429 | +0.3% |
| Wyoming | $22 | $40 | 2 | 2,421 | +0.3% |
| Puerto Rico | $22 | $23 | 24 | 1,510 | +0.3% |
| Kansas | $22 | $54 | 33 | 6,063 | +0.3% |
| South Dakota | $22 | $57 | 47 | 4,653 | +0.2% |
| Washington | $22 | $39 | 69 | 5,390 | +0.2% |
| Alaska | $22 | $58 | 22 | 3,726 | +0.2% |
| Arizona | $22 | $37 | 37 | 8,001 | +0.2% |
| Minnesota | $22 | $45 | 83 | 4,909 | +0.2% |
| Nebraska | $22 | $49 | 26 | 2,348 | +0.2% |
| Oregon | $22 | $46 | 44 | 3,039 | +0.2% |
| Kentucky | $22 | $49 | 53 | 3,909 | +0.1% |
| Massachusetts | $22 | $51 | 32 | 4,588 | +0.1% |
| Mississippi | $22 | $41 | 43 | 7,716 | +0.1% |
| New Hampshire | $22 | $43 | 38 | 2,812 | +0.1% |
| New Jersey | $22 | $47 | 105 | 20,055 | +0.1% |
| New York | $22 | $54 | 312 | 67,431 | +0.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $22 | $40 | 194 | 29,430 | +0.1% |
| Arkansas | $22 | $42 | 14 | 1,575 | +0.1% |
| Florida | $22 | $43 | 153 | 26,849 | +0.1% |
| Georgia | $22 | $43 | 101 | 10,372 | +0.1% |
| Illinois | $22 | $44 | 221 | 31,061 | +0.1% |
| Iowa | $22 | $24 | 15 | 2,789 | +0.1% |
| Michigan | $22 | $39 | 145 | 18,125 | +0.1% |
| New Mexico | $22 | $50 | 14 | 2,207 | +0.1% |
| Utah | $22 | $46 | 19 | 742 | +0.1% |
| West Virginia | $22 | $33 | 22 | 3,147 | +0.1% |
| Maryland | $22 | $42 | 90 | 24,431 | +0.0% |
| North Carolina | $22 | $40 | 90 | 20,790 | +0.0% |
| South Carolina | $22 | $41 | 61 | 11,393 | +0.0% |
| Tennessee | $22 | $35 | 58 | 6,474 | +0.0% |
| Connecticut | $22 | $42 | 70 | 5,753 | 0.0% |
| Missouri | $22 | $68 | 70 | 13,775 | -0.0% |
| Oklahoma | $22 | $38 | 58 | 5,573 | -0.0% |
| California | $22 | $42 | 171 | 78,253 | -0.0% |
| Virginia | $22 | $39 | 179 | 30,330 | -0.1% |
| Ohio | $22 | $43 | 124 | 12,042 | -0.2% |
| Indiana | $22 | $47 | 153 | 13,263 | -0.2% |
| Wisconsin | $22 | $45 | 31 | 1,174 | -0.2% |
| Alabama | $22 | $34 | 31 | 2,377 | -0.3% |
| Maine | $22 | $34 | 16 | 1,108 | -0.3% |
| Texas | $22 | $56 | 201 | 30,638 | -0.4% |
| Nevada | $22 | $25 | 6 | 1,156 | -0.6% |
| Louisiana | $22 | $47 | 45 | 2,643 | -0.6% |
| Colorado | $22 | $34 | 29 | 702 | -1.2% |
| Hawaii | $22 | $54 | 35 | 3,763 | -1.5% |
| Idaho | $22 | $34 | 11 | 199 | -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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