Nephelometry, test method using light
Medicare pricing data for 614 providers across 39 states
This procedure has a 6.6x markup — hospitals charge $87.95 but Medicare allows only $13.30. Uninsured patients may face bills 6.6 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
Nephelometry, test method using light (HCPCS code 83883) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $13.30, but hospitals typically charge $87.95 — a 6.6x 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 $13.30, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $2.66. 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 6.6x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $13.30 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $13 | $57 | 21 | 4,342 | +0.2% |
| Idaho | $13 | $49 | 7 | 37 | +0.2% |
| Indiana | $13 | $109 | 6 | 52 | +0.2% |
| Iowa | $13 | $85 | 5 | 15 | +0.2% |
| Kentucky | $13 | $58 | 3 | 25 | +0.2% |
| Louisiana | $13 | $41 | 5 | 216 | +0.2% |
| Massachusetts | $13 | $74 | 4 | 1,275 | +0.2% |
| Minnesota | $13 | $190 | 9 | 368 | +0.2% |
| Mississippi | $13 | $53 | 4 | 93 | +0.2% |
| New Mexico | $13 | $83 | 2 | 20 | +0.2% |
| Oklahoma | $13 | $57 | 4 | 502 | +0.2% |
| Pennsylvania | $13 | $86 | 7 | 677 | +0.2% |
| South Carolina | $13 | $52 | 7 | 54 | +0.2% |
| Washington | $13 | $154 | 36 | 2,042 | +0.2% |
| Wisconsin | $13 | $101 | 4 | 160 | +0.2% |
| Puerto Rico | $13 | $16 | 30 | 87 | +0.2% |
| Florida | $13 | $55 | 22 | 20,669 | +0.2% |
| Maryland | $13 | $50 | 7 | 3,164 | +0.2% |
| New Jersey | $13 | $74 | 15 | 6,857 | +0.2% |
| New York | $13 | $47 | 15 | 13,362 | +0.2% |
| North Carolina | $13 | $112 | 16 | 12,970 | +0.2% |
| Arizona | $13 | $94 | 9 | 3,160 | +0.2% |
| California | $13 | $104 | 31 | 12,557 | +0.2% |
| Kansas | $13 | $140 | 10 | 1,281 | 0.0% |
| Maine | $13 | $68 | 1 | 738 | 0.0% |
| Ohio | $13 | $108 | 19 | 3,916 | 0.0% |
| Texas | $13 | $83 | 27 | 4,987 | 0.0% |
| Colorado | $13 | $56 | 8 | 392 | -0.2% |
| Nevada | $13 | $163 | 37 | 7,410 | -0.2% |
| Virginia | $13 | $172 | 55 | 8,057 | -0.2% |
| Arkansas | $13 | $42 | 25 | 2,291 | -0.3% |
| Hawaii | $13 | $65 | 2 | 608 | -0.4% |
| Illinois | $13 | $88 | 18 | 1,500 | -0.4% |
| Tennessee | $13 | $49 | 31 | 2,967 | -0.4% |
| Michigan | $13 | $39 | 11 | 684 | -0.6% |
| Oregon | $13 | $160 | 23 | 1,365 | -0.6% |
| Connecticut | $13 | $116 | 1 | 326 | -0.6% |
| Alabama | $13 | $64 | 42 | 9,943 | -0.8% |
| Missouri | $13 | $388 | 16 | 87 | -2.1% |
⚠️ 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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