Thyroid stimulating immune globulins (thyroid related protein) level
Medicare pricing data for 368 providers across 39 states
This procedure has a 7.0x markup — hospitals charge $346.08 but Medicare allows only $49.51. Uninsured patients may face bills 7.0 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
Thyroid stimulating immune globulins (thyroid related protein) level (HCPCS code 84445) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $49.51, but hospitals typically charge $346.08 — a 7.0x 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 $49.51, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $9.90. 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 7.0x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $49.51 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $50 | $460 | 6 | 1,318 | +0.7% |
| Illinois | $50 | $475 | 7 | 528 | +0.7% |
| Iowa | $50 | $144 | 4 | 98 | +0.7% |
| Kansas | $50 | $427 | 6 | 749 | +0.7% |
| Kentucky | $50 | $137 | 5 | 327 | +0.7% |
| Maine | $50 | $309 | 2 | 18 | +0.7% |
| Maryland | $50 | $400 | 6 | 867 | +0.7% |
| New Hampshire | $50 | $164 | 3 | 14 | +0.7% |
| New Mexico | $50 | $73 | 1 | 72 | +0.7% |
| North Dakota | $50 | $216 | 8 | 30 | +0.7% |
| Pennsylvania | $50 | $410 | 9 | 471 | +0.7% |
| Rhode Island | $50 | $135 | 2 | 35 | +0.7% |
| South Dakota | $50 | $186 | 4 | 40 | +0.7% |
| Tennessee | $50 | $282 | 8 | 219 | +0.7% |
| Colorado | $50 | $369 | 5 | 313 | +0.7% |
| New Jersey | $50 | $333 | 13 | 8,567 | +0.6% |
| Texas | $50 | $364 | 28 | 2,904 | +0.6% |
| Massachusetts | $50 | $457 | 7 | 1,134 | +0.6% |
| Arizona | $50 | $342 | 7 | 2,619 | +0.6% |
| Nevada | $50 | $440 | 3 | 826 | +0.6% |
| Alabama | $50 | $334 | 5 | 919 | +0.6% |
| Florida | $50 | $388 | 49 | 5,577 | +0.5% |
| North Carolina | $50 | $316 | 7 | 6,890 | +0.4% |
| Wisconsin | $50 | $323 | 7 | 387 | +0.4% |
| Ohio | $50 | $270 | 13 | 1,076 | +0.4% |
| New York | $50 | $279 | 18 | 2,568 | +0.4% |
| Indiana | $50 | $108 | 7 | 232 | +0.3% |
| Utah | $50 | $112 | 6 | 198 | +0.2% |
| Virginia | $50 | $111 | 7 | 381 | +0.2% |
| Oklahoma | $49 | $315 | 11 | 413 | -0.2% |
| Minnesota | $49 | $560 | 7 | 355 | -0.4% |
| Washington | $49 | $331 | 8 | 527 | -0.4% |
| Hawaii | $49 | $259 | 2 | 205 | -0.5% |
| Michigan | $49 | $121 | 7 | 84 | -1.7% |
| South Carolina | $49 | $117 | 5 | 33 | -2.0% |
| California | $48 | $368 | 34 | 5,779 | -3.4% |
| Mississippi | $48 | $216 | 5 | 19 | -3.5% |
| Puerto Rico | $48 | $59 | 11 | 18 | -3.9% |
| Oregon | $47 | $70 | 5 | 115 | -5.8% |
⚠️ 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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