Sex hormone binding globulin (protein) level
Medicare pricing data for 2,739 providers across 50 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
Sex hormone binding globulin (protein) level (HCPCS code 84270) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $21.19, but hospitals typically charge $94.65 — 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 $21.19, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $4.24. 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 $21.19 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $21 | $49 | 2 | 43 | +0.5% |
| Kentucky | $21 | $73 | 18 | 564 | +0.5% |
| Missouri | $21 | $254 | 15 | 997 | +0.5% |
| Montana | $21 | $51 | 1 | 64 | +0.5% |
| New Hampshire | $21 | $62 | 3 | 13 | +0.5% |
| North Dakota | $21 | $55 | 4 | 5,988 | +0.5% |
| South Dakota | $21 | $110 | 6 | 48 | +0.5% |
| Wyoming | $21 | $49 | 1 | 16 | +0.5% |
| Puerto Rico | $21 | $25 | 30 | 69 | +0.5% |
| Colorado | $21 | $116 | 24 | 958 | +0.5% |
| Connecticut | $21 | $94 | 11 | 79 | +0.5% |
| Georgia | $21 | $119 | 61 | 5,689 | +0.5% |
| Massachusetts | $21 | $85 | 143 | 8,692 | +0.5% |
| New Mexico | $21 | $82 | 7 | 1,739 | +0.5% |
| Arizona | $21 | $64 | 146 | 24,875 | +0.5% |
| Pennsylvania | $21 | $61 | 15 | 3,249 | +0.4% |
| Kansas | $21 | $122 | 16 | 2,746 | +0.4% |
| Ohio | $21 | $125 | 30 | 6,715 | +0.4% |
| Maryland | $21 | $98 | 20 | 3,333 | +0.3% |
| New Jersey | $21 | $107 | 217 | 27,759 | +0.3% |
| South Carolina | $21 | $51 | 15 | 845 | +0.3% |
| Nevada | $21 | $136 | 21 | 1,785 | +0.2% |
| Florida | $21 | $111 | 118 | 31,984 | +0.2% |
| New York | $21 | $113 | 258 | 17,943 | +0.2% |
| Texas | $21 | $93 | 297 | 43,067 | +0.1% |
| Illinois | $21 | $152 | 22 | 4,359 | +0.0% |
| North Carolina | $21 | $103 | 97 | 15,232 | +0.0% |
| Louisiana | $21 | $56 | 18 | 1,611 | 0.0% |
| Alabama | $21 | $89 | 45 | 3,527 | -0.0% |
| Oklahoma | $21 | $91 | 72 | 4,897 | -0.1% |
| Washington | $21 | $108 | 17 | 1,868 | -0.1% |
| Nebraska | $21 | $47 | 5 | 827 | -0.2% |
| Utah | $21 | $41 | 152 | 3,072 | -0.2% |
| Idaho | $21 | $90 | 27 | 383 | -0.3% |
| Hawaii | $21 | $66 | 2 | 489 | -0.3% |
| Indiana | $21 | $95 | 36 | 1,350 | -0.3% |
| Oregon | $21 | $58 | 64 | 4,996 | -0.4% |
| Michigan | $21 | $45 | 80 | 2,639 | -0.5% |
| Virginia | $21 | $47 | 23 | 408 | -0.5% |
| Tennessee | $21 | $77 | 114 | 5,383 | -0.6% |
| West Virginia | $21 | $94 | 3 | 72 | -0.6% |
| Arkansas | $21 | $91 | 82 | 3,114 | -0.6% |
| California | $21 | $91 | 181 | 57,477 | -0.8% |
| Wisconsin | $21 | $143 | 44 | 1,203 | -0.8% |
| Minnesota | $21 | $104 | 145 | 1,155 | -0.9% |
| Maine | $21 | $41 | 2 | 41 | -1.2% |
| Rhode Island | $21 | $66 | 3 | 29 | -2.9% |
| Alaska | $20 | $69 | 5 | 218 | -3.4% |
| Mississippi | $20 | $97 | 13 | 40 | -6.5% |
| Iowa | $19 | $63 | 5 | 26 | -9.0% |
⚠️ 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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