Prealbumin (protein) level
Medicare pricing data for 867 providers across 45 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
Prealbumin (protein) level (HCPCS code 84134) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $14.27, but hospitals typically charge $68.23 — a 4.8x 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 $14.27, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $2.85. 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 4.8x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $14.27 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $14 | $30 | 2 | 144 | +0.2% |
| Georgia | $14 | $92 | 6 | 2,236 | +0.2% |
| Idaho | $14 | $60 | 3 | 28 | +0.2% |
| Louisiana | $14 | $31 | 13 | 5,056 | +0.2% |
| Massachusetts | $14 | $95 | 7 | 4,043 | +0.2% |
| Missouri | $14 | $37 | 8 | 233 | +0.2% |
| Nebraska | $14 | $40 | 2 | 101 | +0.2% |
| Nevada | $14 | $48 | 6 | 3,356 | +0.2% |
| New Hampshire | $14 | $77 | 4 | 14 | +0.2% |
| New Mexico | $14 | $68 | 2 | 112 | +0.2% |
| North Dakota | $14 | $51 | 6 | 123 | +0.2% |
| Rhode Island | $14 | $40 | 1 | 473 | +0.2% |
| Arkansas | $14 | $23 | 5 | 559 | +0.2% |
| Colorado | $14 | $74 | 11 | 700 | +0.2% |
| Illinois | $14 | $70 | 53 | 4,686 | +0.1% |
| Kansas | $14 | $119 | 15 | 2,336 | +0.1% |
| Michigan | $14 | $23 | 19 | 22,136 | +0.1% |
| Mississippi | $14 | $34 | 14 | 832 | +0.1% |
| New Jersey | $14 | $95 | 20 | 13,345 | +0.1% |
| Ohio | $14 | $72 | 77 | 5,613 | +0.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $14 | $91 | 14 | 1,985 | +0.1% |
| Washington | $14 | $109 | 9 | 718 | +0.1% |
| California | $14 | $74 | 65 | 16,445 | +0.1% |
| Maryland | $14 | $74 | 7 | 795 | +0.1% |
| Oklahoma | $14 | $55 | 10 | 3,234 | +0.1% |
| Texas | $14 | $84 | 85 | 13,316 | +0.1% |
| Utah | $14 | $31 | 27 | 282 | +0.1% |
| Arizona | $14 | $119 | 3 | 1,791 | +0.1% |
| New York | $14 | $71 | 23 | 10,036 | 0.0% |
| North Carolina | $14 | $95 | 14 | 4,855 | 0.0% |
| South Carolina | $14 | $24 | 16 | 534 | 0.0% |
| Iowa | $14 | $68 | 6 | 539 | -0.1% |
| Virginia | $14 | $46 | 19 | 1,208 | -0.1% |
| Hawaii | $14 | $39 | 2 | 693 | -0.1% |
| Minnesota | $14 | $114 | 94 | 932 | -0.2% |
| Tennessee | $14 | $73 | 83 | 936 | -0.2% |
| Alabama | $14 | $83 | 16 | 1,883 | -0.4% |
| Oregon | $14 | $61 | 7 | 367 | -0.6% |
| Kentucky | $14 | $28 | 8 | 205 | -0.6% |
| Connecticut | $14 | $80 | 2 | 180 | -0.7% |
| South Dakota | $14 | $62 | 4 | 76 | -0.8% |
| Indiana | $14 | $69 | 22 | 170 | -1.4% |
| Florida | $14 | $82 | 27 | 7,493 | -1.5% |
| Maine | $14 | $28 | 2 | 127 | -1.7% |
| Wisconsin | $14 | $82 | 12 | 577 | -2.9% |
⚠️ 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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