Body fluid ph level
Medicare pricing data for 1,614 providers across 46 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
Body fluid ph level (HCPCS code 83986) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $3.51, but hospitals typically charge $15.01 — a 4.3x 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 $3.51, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $0.70. 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 4.3x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $3.51 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $4 | $38 | 43 | 545 | +0.3% |
| District of Columbia | $4 | $28 | 23 | 40 | 0.0% |
| Florida | $4 | $17 | 110 | 4,630 | 0.0% |
| Idaho | $4 | $8 | 8 | 16 | 0.0% |
| Illinois | $4 | $13 | 21 | 52,632 | 0.0% |
| Iowa | $4 | $21 | 9 | 22 | 0.0% |
| Kansas | $4 | $16 | 12 | 2,078 | 0.0% |
| Kentucky | $4 | $14 | 7 | 16 | 0.0% |
| Maine | $4 | $10 | 13 | 792 | 0.0% |
| Massachusetts | $4 | $16 | 85 | 1,220 | 0.0% |
| Minnesota | $4 | $29 | 49 | 1,198 | 0.0% |
| Missouri | $4 | $15 | 47 | 4,877 | 0.0% |
| Nebraska | $4 | $12 | 22 | 117 | 0.0% |
| New Jersey | $4 | $11 | 35 | 2,440 | 0.0% |
| Ohio | $4 | $11 | 64 | 800 | 0.0% |
| Oklahoma | $4 | $15 | 7 | 2,830 | 0.0% |
| Rhode Island | $4 | $16 | 4 | 22 | 0.0% |
| Utah | $4 | $7 | 2 | 14 | 0.0% |
| Vermont | $4 | $21 | 11 | 19 | 0.0% |
| Virginia | $4 | $22 | 54 | 141 | 0.0% |
| West Virginia | $4 | $13 | 15 | 73 | 0.0% |
| Alaska | $4 | $36 | 8 | 23 | 0.0% |
| Colorado | $4 | $18 | 7 | 86 | 0.0% |
| Nevada | $4 | $46 | 3 | 159 | -0.3% |
| Oregon | $4 | $15 | 24 | 92 | -0.3% |
| Pennsylvania | $4 | $11 | 69 | 1,943 | -0.3% |
| Texas | $4 | $23 | 55 | 1,908 | -0.3% |
| Arizona | $4 | $21 | 19 | 846 | -0.3% |
| California | $4 | $21 | 68 | 2,025 | -0.3% |
| Connecticut | $4 | $18 | 30 | 386 | -0.3% |
| Hawaii | $3 | $15 | 4 | 130 | -0.6% |
| North Carolina | $3 | $30 | 140 | 875 | -0.6% |
| Tennessee | $3 | $15 | 37 | 155 | -0.6% |
| Wisconsin | $3 | $36 | 143 | 564 | -0.6% |
| Indiana | $3 | $15 | 19 | 679 | -0.9% |
| Michigan | $3 | $9 | 61 | 517 | -0.9% |
| New York | $3 | $13 | 65 | 948 | -0.9% |
| South Carolina | $3 | $19 | 33 | 145 | -0.9% |
| Washington | $3 | $32 | 17 | 102 | -0.9% |
| Louisiana | $3 | $37 | 14 | 587 | -1.4% |
| New Hampshire | $3 | $15 | 42 | 143 | -1.7% |
| Arkansas | $3 | $15 | 20 | 96 | -1.7% |
| New Mexico | $3 | $21 | 10 | 40 | -2.6% |
| Alabama | $3 | $19 | 18 | 239 | -3.4% |
| Delaware | $3 | $12 | 7 | 14 | -6.0% |
| Maryland | $3 | $21 | 40 | 178 | -21.7% |
⚠️ 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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