Osteocalcin (bone protein) level
Medicare pricing data for 125 providers across 27 states
This procedure has a 5.0x markup — hospitals charge $146.07 but Medicare allows only $29.20. Uninsured patients may face bills 5.0 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
Osteocalcin (bone protein) level (HCPCS code 83937) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $29.20, but hospitals typically charge $146.07 — a 5.0x 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 $29.20, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $5.84. 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 5.0x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $29.20 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $29 | $200 | 1 | 36 | +0.2% |
| Illinois | $29 | $193 | 3 | 54 | +0.2% |
| Iowa | $29 | $75 | 1 | 14 | +0.2% |
| Kansas | $29 | $193 | 3 | 120 | +0.2% |
| Maryland | $29 | $177 | 2 | 29 | +0.2% |
| Michigan | $29 | $177 | 3 | 49 | +0.2% |
| Nevada | $29 | $185 | 2 | 28 | +0.2% |
| New Mexico | $29 | $114 | 1 | 25 | +0.2% |
| New York | $29 | $203 | 5 | 508 | +0.2% |
| Ohio | $29 | $179 | 8 | 208 | +0.2% |
| Tennessee | $29 | $109 | 2 | 177 | +0.2% |
| Utah | $29 | $80 | 2 | 19 | +0.2% |
| Virginia | $29 | $108 | 4 | 45 | +0.2% |
| Washington | $29 | $182 | 3 | 26 | +0.2% |
| Wisconsin | $29 | $158 | 2 | 86 | +0.2% |
| Alabama | $29 | $133 | 3 | 26 | +0.2% |
| Arizona | $29 | $179 | 2 | 62 | +0.2% |
| California | $29 | $134 | 16 | 2,104 | +0.2% |
| Colorado | $29 | $183 | 5 | 250 | +0.2% |
| Massachusetts | $29 | $193 | 2 | 316 | +0.1% |
| North Carolina | $29 | $167 | 4 | 2,581 | +0.1% |
| Florida | $29 | $102 | 14 | 1,996 | -0.0% |
| Texas | $29 | $141 | 10 | 369 | -0.1% |
| New Jersey | $29 | $144 | 7 | 1,907 | -0.3% |
| Minnesota | $29 | $133 | 3 | 130 | -0.5% |
| Hawaii | $28 | $131 | 2 | 16 | -3.4% |
| Indiana | $28 | $192 | 2 | 26 | -3.7% |
⚠️ 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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