Renin (kidney enzyme) level
Medicare pricing data for 320 providers across 41 states
This procedure has a 5.9x markup — hospitals charge $126.54 but Medicare allows only $21.38. Uninsured patients may face bills 5.9 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
Renin (kidney enzyme) level (HCPCS code 84244) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $21.38, but hospitals typically charge $126.54 — a 5.9x 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 $21.38, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $4.28. 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 5.9x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $21.38 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $22 | $133 | 2 | 1,532 | +0.8% |
| Illinois | $22 | $132 | 7 | 654 | +0.8% |
| Indiana | $22 | $149 | 4 | 111 | +0.8% |
| Kansas | $22 | $128 | 7 | 809 | +0.8% |
| Kentucky | $22 | $72 | 3 | 91 | +0.8% |
| Louisiana | $22 | $52 | 3 | 16 | +0.8% |
| Maine | $22 | $72 | 2 | 35 | +0.8% |
| Maryland | $22 | $122 | 6 | 707 | +0.8% |
| Mississippi | $22 | $222 | 7 | 15 | +0.8% |
| Nevada | $22 | $131 | 3 | 316 | +0.8% |
| New Hampshire | $22 | $99 | 5 | 15 | +0.8% |
| New Mexico | $22 | $92 | 3 | 39 | +0.8% |
| North Dakota | $22 | $90 | 3 | 25 | +0.8% |
| Rhode Island | $22 | $42 | 1 | 71 | +0.8% |
| South Dakota | $22 | $114 | 4 | 35 | +0.8% |
| Tennessee | $22 | $46 | 4 | 254 | +0.8% |
| Colorado | $22 | $127 | 4 | 245 | +0.8% |
| Connecticut | $22 | $109 | 2 | 19 | +0.8% |
| New Jersey | $22 | $127 | 14 | 5,500 | +0.7% |
| Florida | $22 | $138 | 11 | 3,908 | +0.7% |
| Massachusetts | $22 | $132 | 11 | 1,276 | +0.7% |
| Texas | $22 | $111 | 26 | 3,088 | +0.7% |
| Minnesota | $22 | $225 | 9 | 954 | +0.7% |
| North Carolina | $22 | $123 | 10 | 8,782 | +0.7% |
| Pennsylvania | $22 | $108 | 8 | 493 | +0.7% |
| Alabama | $22 | $117 | 5 | 701 | +0.7% |
| Utah | $22 | $48 | 8 | 522 | +0.6% |
| New York | $22 | $204 | 10 | 1,286 | +0.6% |
| Oklahoma | $22 | $117 | 4 | 330 | +0.6% |
| Ohio | $21 | $107 | 12 | 713 | +0.5% |
| Puerto Rico | $21 | $24 | 22 | 39 | +0.5% |
| Arizona | $21 | $144 | 8 | 1,854 | +0.5% |
| Hawaii | $21 | $95 | 2 | 164 | +0.1% |
| Wisconsin | $21 | $148 | 7 | 620 | -0.0% |
| Oregon | $21 | $71 | 5 | 205 | -0.8% |
| Iowa | $21 | $50 | 6 | 78 | -0.9% |
| South Carolina | $21 | $54 | 4 | 32 | -1.2% |
| Washington | $21 | $111 | 6 | 499 | -1.4% |
| California | $21 | $120 | 36 | 4,687 | -3.1% |
| Virginia | $19 | $35 | 6 | 458 | -13.4% |
| Michigan | $18 | $62 | 9 | 77 | -15.2% |
⚠️ 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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