Chemical analysis using spectrophotometry (light)
Medicare pricing data for 174 providers across 26 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
Chemical analysis using spectrophotometry (light) (HCPCS code 84311) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $7.92, but hospitals typically charge $25.10 — a 3.2x 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 $7.92, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $1.58. 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 3.2x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $7.92 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $8 | $23 | 10 | 2,164 | +0.3% |
| Illinois | $8 | $144 | 4 | 29 | +0.3% |
| Kansas | $8 | $25 | 6 | 3,460 | +0.3% |
| Maine | $8 | $10 | 6 | 781 | +0.3% |
| Massachusetts | $8 | $42 | 5 | 280 | +0.3% |
| Minnesota | $8 | $129 | 4 | 23 | +0.3% |
| Missouri | $8 | $24 | 4 | 9,205 | +0.3% |
| Nevada | $8 | $40 | 4 | 65 | +0.3% |
| New Jersey | $8 | $98 | 10 | 177 | +0.3% |
| New York | $8 | $84 | 5 | 104 | +0.3% |
| North Carolina | $8 | $30 | 6 | 10,405 | +0.3% |
| Ohio | $8 | $19 | 6 | 1,063 | +0.3% |
| Oregon | $8 | $61 | 2 | 82 | +0.3% |
| Pennsylvania | $8 | $68 | 7 | 33 | +0.3% |
| Texas | $8 | $45 | 8 | 192 | +0.3% |
| Utah | $8 | $18 | 2 | 27 | +0.3% |
| Virginia | $8 | $60 | 5 | 48 | +0.3% |
| Washington | $8 | $65 | 6 | 73 | +0.3% |
| Arizona | $8 | $123 | 3 | 90 | +0.3% |
| Colorado | $8 | $115 | 3 | 19 | +0.3% |
| Michigan | $8 | $15 | 8 | 560 | +0.1% |
| Alabama | $8 | $12 | 9 | 7,742 | -0.5% |
| Oklahoma | $8 | $166 | 5 | 44 | -0.9% |
| California | $8 | $101 | 16 | 312 | -1.1% |
| Georgia | $8 | $27 | 4 | 931 | -1.3% |
| South Carolina | $7 | $22 | 2 | 12 | -12.8% |
⚠️ 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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