Blood osmolality (concentration) measurement
Medicare pricing data for 569 providers across 41 states
This procedure has a 9.7x markup — hospitals charge $62.77 but Medicare allows only $6.47. Uninsured patients may face bills 9.7 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
Blood osmolality (concentration) measurement (HCPCS code 83930) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $6.47, but hospitals typically charge $62.77 — a 9.7x 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 $6.47, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $1.29. 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 9.7x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $6.47 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $6 | $72 | 18 | 3,752 | +0.2% |
| Georgia | $6 | $74 | 8 | 1,412 | +0.2% |
| Indiana | $6 | $56 | 5 | 126 | +0.2% |
| Iowa | $6 | $38 | 6 | 96 | +0.2% |
| Kansas | $6 | $76 | 6 | 1,035 | +0.2% |
| Kentucky | $6 | $34 | 5 | 87 | +0.2% |
| Louisiana | $6 | $33 | 5 | 41 | +0.2% |
| Maryland | $6 | $72 | 6 | 624 | +0.2% |
| Massachusetts | $6 | $69 | 78 | 1,563 | +0.2% |
| New Hampshire | $6 | $31 | 10 | 17 | +0.2% |
| New Mexico | $6 | $59 | 2 | 69 | +0.2% |
| New York | $6 | $52 | 13 | 1,775 | +0.2% |
| North Dakota | $6 | $30 | 9 | 90 | +0.2% |
| Pennsylvania | $6 | $63 | 9 | 531 | +0.2% |
| South Dakota | $6 | $45 | 4 | 46 | +0.2% |
| Tennessee | $6 | $50 | 5 | 506 | +0.2% |
| Utah | $6 | $18 | 3 | 42 | +0.2% |
| Puerto Rico | $6 | $7 | 17 | 56 | +0.2% |
| Alabama | $6 | $67 | 6 | 1,078 | +0.2% |
| Arizona | $6 | $67 | 5 | 2,117 | +0.2% |
| California | $6 | $59 | 35 | 5,332 | +0.2% |
| Colorado | $6 | $58 | 7 | 248 | +0.2% |
| Connecticut | $6 | $65 | 2 | 21 | +0.2% |
| New Jersey | $6 | $72 | 41 | 4,504 | 0.0% |
| North Carolina | $6 | $63 | 12 | 5,653 | 0.0% |
| Ohio | $6 | $52 | 17 | 1,220 | 0.0% |
| Texas | $6 | $62 | 21 | 3,791 | 0.0% |
| Virginia | $6 | $27 | 21 | 483 | 0.0% |
| Illinois | $6 | $71 | 14 | 753 | -0.2% |
| Nevada | $6 | $66 | 2 | 386 | -0.2% |
| Oklahoma | $6 | $64 | 7 | 404 | -0.2% |
| Hawaii | $6 | $31 | 2 | 504 | -0.5% |
| Minnesota | $6 | $53 | 108 | 487 | -0.5% |
| South Carolina | $6 | $17 | 7 | 254 | -0.5% |
| Washington | $6 | $67 | 9 | 583 | -0.5% |
| Wisconsin | $6 | $51 | 14 | 418 | -0.5% |
| Oregon | $6 | $40 | 4 | 129 | -1.1% |
| Michigan | $6 | $39 | 9 | 114 | -1.2% |
| Maine | $6 | $32 | 2 | 54 | -1.5% |
| Idaho | $6 | $24 | 3 | 31 | -2.5% |
| Mississippi | $6 | $57 | 5 | 14 | -7.0% |
⚠️ 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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