Thyroglobulin (thyroid related hormone) level
Medicare pricing data for 763 providers across 43 states
This procedure has a 6.4x markup — hospitals charge $100.97 but Medicare allows only $15.70. Uninsured patients may face bills 6.4 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
Thyroglobulin (thyroid related hormone) level (HCPCS code 84432) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $15.70, but hospitals typically charge $100.97 — a 6.4x 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 $15.70, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $3.14. 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 6.4x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $15.70 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Rico | $16 | $17 | 91 | 277 | +0.3% |
| Iowa | $16 | $47 | 6 | 113 | +0.3% |
| Louisiana | $16 | $101 | 3 | 32 | +0.3% |
| Massachusetts | $16 | $107 | 38 | 2,120 | +0.3% |
| New Hampshire | $16 | $55 | 9 | 54 | +0.3% |
| New Mexico | $16 | $370 | 1 | 46 | +0.3% |
| Oregon | $16 | $61 | 5 | 112 | +0.3% |
| Pennsylvania | $16 | $110 | 9 | 1,410 | +0.3% |
| South Carolina | $16 | $105 | 6 | 63 | +0.3% |
| Washington | $16 | $116 | 26 | 1,114 | +0.3% |
| Connecticut | $16 | $92 | 1 | 12 | +0.3% |
| Florida | $16 | $98 | 52 | 11,056 | +0.2% |
| Georgia | $16 | $115 | 6 | 3,242 | +0.2% |
| Illinois | $16 | $121 | 12 | 1,740 | +0.2% |
| Kansas | $16 | $115 | 9 | 2,324 | +0.2% |
| Maryland | $16 | $109 | 7 | 1,726 | +0.2% |
| Oklahoma | $16 | $86 | 6 | 644 | +0.2% |
| Colorado | $16 | $117 | 6 | 720 | +0.2% |
| Minnesota | $16 | $142 | 17 | 1,277 | +0.1% |
| New Jersey | $16 | $112 | 20 | 16,247 | +0.1% |
| North Carolina | $16 | $96 | 21 | 9,908 | +0.1% |
| Texas | $16 | $81 | 51 | 10,343 | +0.1% |
| California | $16 | $100 | 31 | 15,844 | +0.1% |
| Indiana | $16 | $69 | 8 | 352 | +0.1% |
| Nevada | $16 | $112 | 2 | 1,052 | +0.1% |
| Ohio | $16 | $94 | 56 | 2,859 | +0.1% |
| Utah | $16 | $39 | 11 | 490 | +0.1% |
| Michigan | $16 | $44 | 14 | 343 | 0.0% |
| Kentucky | $16 | $79 | 8 | 1,537 | -0.1% |
| New York | $16 | $127 | 56 | 9,349 | -0.1% |
| Arizona | $16 | $100 | 58 | 4,090 | -0.1% |
| Maine | $16 | $61 | 2 | 132 | -0.2% |
| Alabama | $16 | $104 | 9 | 1,988 | -0.2% |
| Mississippi | $16 | $73 | 6 | 192 | -0.4% |
| Rhode Island | $16 | $47 | 5 | 274 | -0.4% |
| Virginia | $16 | $45 | 22 | 1,216 | -0.4% |
| North Dakota | $16 | $77 | 9 | 77 | -0.5% |
| Idaho | $16 | $93 | 12 | 145 | -0.8% |
| Tennessee | $16 | $39 | 16 | 1,776 | -1.1% |
| Wisconsin | $16 | $117 | 8 | 817 | -1.1% |
| Hawaii | $15 | $55 | 2 | 627 | -1.8% |
| Arkansas | $14 | $45 | 11 | 26 | -7.8% |
| South Dakota | $12 | $43 | 4 | 113 | -25.9% |
⚠️ 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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