Myoglobin (muscle protein) level
Medicare pricing data for 901 providers across 42 states
This procedure has a 5.8x markup — hospitals charge $72.91 but Medicare allows only $12.62. Uninsured patients may face bills 5.8 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
Myoglobin (muscle protein) level (HCPCS code 83874) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $12.62, but hospitals typically charge $72.91 — a 5.8x 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 $12.62, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $2.52. 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 5.8x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $12.62 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $13 | $115 | 36 | 833 | +0.3% |
| Georgia | $13 | $136 | 28 | 244 | +0.3% |
| Hawaii | $13 | $73 | 2 | 22 | +0.3% |
| Idaho | $13 | $84 | 4 | 22 | +0.3% |
| Illinois | $13 | $158 | 16 | 111 | +0.3% |
| Indiana | $13 | $88 | 4 | 14 | +0.3% |
| Kansas | $13 | $114 | 20 | 166 | +0.3% |
| Kentucky | $13 | $56 | 16 | 68 | +0.3% |
| Louisiana | $13 | $64 | 5 | 92 | +0.3% |
| Maryland | $13 | $97 | 13 | 66 | +0.3% |
| Massachusetts | $13 | $77 | 8 | 143 | +0.3% |
| Michigan | $13 | $36 | 9 | 42 | +0.3% |
| Minnesota | $13 | $143 | 10 | 109 | +0.3% |
| Montana | $13 | $71 | 7 | 42 | +0.3% |
| Nevada | $13 | $158 | 2 | 45 | +0.3% |
| New Mexico | $13 | $88 | 3 | 25 | +0.3% |
| Ohio | $13 | $103 | 15 | 508 | +0.3% |
| Oklahoma | $13 | $115 | 8 | 108 | +0.3% |
| Pennsylvania | $13 | $86 | 7 | 110 | +0.3% |
| Rhode Island | $13 | $24 | 4 | 12 | +0.3% |
| South Dakota | $13 | $44 | 5 | 15 | +0.3% |
| Utah | $13 | $26 | 2 | 69 | +0.3% |
| Washington | $13 | $125 | 7 | 90 | +0.3% |
| Wisconsin | $13 | $103 | 5 | 28 | +0.3% |
| Alaska | $13 | $117 | 3 | 19 | +0.3% |
| Arizona | $13 | $168 | 8 | 297 | +0.3% |
| New Jersey | $13 | $77 | 17 | 3,610 | +0.2% |
| New York | $13 | $38 | 50 | 1,934 | +0.2% |
| Virginia | $13 | $45 | 40 | 379 | +0.1% |
| Missouri | $13 | $89 | 44 | 261 | 0.0% |
| Texas | $13 | $106 | 85 | 1,643 | 0.0% |
| California | $13 | $51 | 54 | 4,744 | 0.0% |
| Nebraska | $13 | $18 | 25 | 433 | -0.1% |
| Tennessee | $13 | $114 | 20 | 171 | -0.2% |
| Alabama | $13 | $69 | 92 | 1,204 | -0.2% |
| North Carolina | $13 | $113 | 77 | 1,071 | -0.3% |
| Arkansas | $13 | $40 | 25 | 319 | -0.6% |
| Oregon | $13 | $58 | 3 | 73 | -0.7% |
| South Carolina | $13 | $39 | 48 | 668 | -0.7% |
| Colorado | $13 | $81 | 11 | 66 | -1.0% |
| Mississippi | $12 | $61 | 49 | 276 | -2.1% |
| Iowa | $12 | $67 | 6 | 50 | -3.0% |
⚠️ 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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