Protein measurement, immunological probe for band identification
Medicare pricing data for 134 providers across 28 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
Protein measurement, immunological probe for band identification (HCPCS code 84182) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $28.37, but hospitals typically charge $127.12 — a 4.5x 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 $28.37, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $5.67. 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 4.5x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $28.34 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $29 | $150 | 1 | 2,633 | +0.9% |
| Hawaii | $29 | $144 | 1 | 58 | +0.9% |
| Illinois | $29 | $149 | 1 | 1,747 | +0.9% |
| Kansas | $29 | $152 | 1 | 1,999 | +0.9% |
| Maryland | $29 | $146 | 3 | 660 | +0.9% |
| Nevada | $29 | $213 | 1 | 322 | +0.9% |
| New Mexico | $29 | $49 | 1 | 56 | +0.9% |
| New York | $29 | $163 | 5 | 681 | +0.9% |
| Oklahoma | $29 | $162 | 2 | 564 | +0.9% |
| Pennsylvania | $29 | $117 | 6 | 654 | +0.9% |
| Tennessee | $29 | $43 | 1 | 199 | +0.9% |
| Wisconsin | $29 | $187 | 4 | 340 | +0.9% |
| Arizona | $29 | $76 | 3 | 562 | +0.9% |
| Colorado | $29 | $146 | 2 | 250 | +0.9% |
| Florida | $29 | $160 | 7 | 6,984 | +0.9% |
| New Jersey | $29 | $154 | 4 | 3,289 | +0.7% |
| Utah | $29 | $61 | 4 | 778 | +0.6% |
| Texas | $28 | $142 | 13 | 5,545 | +0.3% |
| Missouri | $28 | $165 | 1 | 1,254 | +0.3% |
| Minnesota | $28 | $258 | 12 | 639 | -0.0% |
| North Carolina | $28 | $152 | 3 | 351 | -0.2% |
| Virginia | $28 | $114 | 5 | 733 | -0.4% |
| Iowa | $28 | $346 | 2 | 56 | -0.5% |
| California | $28 | $79 | 15 | 14,956 | -0.8% |
| Ohio | $28 | $83 | 5 | 300 | -1.8% |
| Massachusetts | $28 | $149 | 4 | 1,968 | -2.1% |
| Indiana | $28 | $79 | 2 | 212 | -2.2% |
| Washington | $27 | $156 | 3 | 326 | -4.5% |
⚠️ 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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