Selenium (vitamin) level
Medicare pricing data for 172 providers across 28 states
This procedure has a 5.6x markup — hospitals charge $139.50 but Medicare allows only $24.85. Uninsured patients may face bills 5.6 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
Selenium (vitamin) level (HCPCS code 84255) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $24.85, but hospitals typically charge $139.50 — a 5.6x 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 $24.85, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $4.97. 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 5.6x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $24.85 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $25 | $155 | 2 | 480 | +0.7% |
| Hawaii | $25 | $122 | 2 | 113 | +0.7% |
| Indiana | $25 | $152 | 1 | 12 | +0.7% |
| Massachusetts | $25 | $150 | 3 | 19 | +0.7% |
| Minnesota | $25 | $188 | 3 | 26 | +0.7% |
| Nevada | $25 | $139 | 1 | 65 | +0.7% |
| New York | $25 | $89 | 6 | 562 | +0.7% |
| Ohio | $25 | $137 | 11 | 243 | +0.7% |
| Oklahoma | $25 | $105 | 4 | 108 | +0.7% |
| Pennsylvania | $25 | $155 | 7 | 218 | +0.7% |
| South Carolina | $25 | $165 | 2 | 44 | +0.7% |
| Tennessee | $25 | $116 | 2 | 37 | +0.7% |
| Utah | $25 | $53 | 4 | 45 | +0.7% |
| Virginia | $25 | $40 | 4 | 103 | +0.7% |
| Washington | $25 | $157 | 5 | 125 | +0.7% |
| Wisconsin | $25 | $134 | 1 | 71 | +0.7% |
| Puerto Rico | $25 | $26 | 8 | 59 | +0.7% |
| Alabama | $25 | $148 | 5 | 91 | +0.7% |
| Arizona | $25 | $163 | 4 | 907 | +0.7% |
| Colorado | $25 | $151 | 4 | 122 | +0.7% |
| Florida | $25 | $172 | 12 | 1,333 | +0.6% |
| New Jersey | $25 | $129 | 10 | 5,017 | +0.6% |
| North Carolina | $25 | $147 | 10 | 2,066 | +0.6% |
| Kansas | $25 | $152 | 6 | 357 | +0.5% |
| Texas | $25 | $154 | 12 | 732 | +0.4% |
| Maryland | $25 | $160 | 5 | 221 | +0.2% |
| Oregon | $25 | $52 | 4 | 150 | -0.6% |
| California | $24 | $142 | 16 | 1,728 | -4.6% |
⚠️ 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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