Thyroxine binding globulin (thyroid related protein) level
Medicare pricing data for 148 providers across 22 states
This procedure has a 5.3x markup — hospitals charge $75.80 but Medicare allows only $14.43. Uninsured patients may face bills 5.3 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
Thyroxine binding globulin (thyroid related protein) level (HCPCS code 84442) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $14.43, but hospitals typically charge $75.80 — a 5.3x 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 $14.43, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $2.89. 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 5.3x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $14.43 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $14 | $179 | 2 | 248 | +0.3% |
| Hawaii | $14 | $80 | 2 | 14 | +0.3% |
| Illinois | $14 | $160 | 4 | 27 | +0.3% |
| Kansas | $14 | $168 | 3 | 45 | +0.3% |
| Maryland | $14 | $181 | 3 | 99 | +0.3% |
| Massachusetts | $14 | $185 | 2 | 40 | +0.3% |
| Nevada | $14 | $149 | 2 | 14 | +0.3% |
| New Jersey | $14 | $115 | 9 | 1,390 | +0.3% |
| North Carolina | $14 | $119 | 6 | 357 | +0.3% |
| Ohio | $14 | $132 | 8 | 128 | +0.3% |
| Pennsylvania | $14 | $18 | 6 | 882 | +0.3% |
| South Carolina | $14 | $36 | 2 | 16 | +0.3% |
| Tennessee | $14 | $110 | 3 | 21 | +0.3% |
| Utah | $14 | $30 | 2 | 17 | +0.3% |
| Washington | $14 | $157 | 3 | 42 | +0.3% |
| Alabama | $14 | $123 | 2 | 24 | +0.3% |
| Arizona | $14 | $135 | 3 | 245 | +0.3% |
| California | $14 | $164 | 8 | 238 | +0.3% |
| Florida | $14 | $39 | 16 | 3,389 | +0.2% |
| Texas | $14 | $107 | 9 | 296 | +0.2% |
| New York | $14 | $77 | 15 | 2,918 | -0.7% |
| Michigan | $11 | $51 | 5 | 11 | -23.4% |
⚠️ 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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