Vitamin e level
Medicare pricing data for 263 providers across 39 states
This procedure has a 7.7x markup — hospitals charge $105.86 but Medicare allows only $13.83. Uninsured patients may face bills 7.7 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
Vitamin e level (HCPCS code 84446) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $13.83, but hospitals typically charge $105.86 — a 7.7x 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 $13.83, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $2.77. 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 7.7x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $13.83 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | $14 | $126 | 1 | 42 | +0.5% |
| Kentucky | $14 | $39 | 2 | 47 | +0.5% |
| Maine | $14 | $32 | 2 | 18 | +0.5% |
| Maryland | $14 | $114 | 6 | 268 | +0.5% |
| Massachusetts | $14 | $121 | 5 | 735 | +0.5% |
| Nevada | $14 | $117 | 2 | 317 | +0.5% |
| New Hampshire | $14 | $46 | 1 | 30 | +0.5% |
| New Jersey | $14 | $98 | 14 | 5,897 | +0.5% |
| New Mexico | $14 | $86 | 2 | 35 | +0.5% |
| New York | $14 | $83 | 13 | 2,086 | +0.5% |
| Ohio | $14 | $91 | 11 | 775 | +0.5% |
| Pennsylvania | $14 | $42 | 6 | 952 | +0.5% |
| Rhode Island | $14 | $33 | 1 | 34 | +0.5% |
| South Carolina | $14 | $100 | 3 | 46 | +0.5% |
| Tennessee | $14 | $90 | 4 | 170 | +0.5% |
| Utah | $14 | $32 | 4 | 301 | +0.5% |
| Virginia | $14 | $32 | 6 | 250 | +0.5% |
| Puerto Rico | $14 | $15 | 16 | 75 | +0.5% |
| Alabama | $14 | $89 | 5 | 357 | +0.5% |
| Colorado | $14 | $122 | 8 | 324 | +0.5% |
| Connecticut | $14 | $91 | 1 | 13 | +0.5% |
| Florida | $14 | $127 | 12 | 2,854 | +0.4% |
| Georgia | $14 | $133 | 3 | 1,145 | +0.4% |
| Texas | $14 | $126 | 15 | 2,898 | +0.4% |
| Arizona | $14 | $107 | 5 | 1,776 | +0.4% |
| Kansas | $14 | $119 | 6 | 920 | +0.4% |
| North Carolina | $14 | $112 | 10 | 5,336 | +0.4% |
| Illinois | $14 | $131 | 10 | 351 | 0.0% |
| Hawaii | $14 | $71 | 2 | 97 | -0.1% |
| Washington | $14 | $110 | 6 | 569 | -0.1% |
| Oklahoma | $14 | $113 | 4 | 229 | -0.3% |
| Minnesota | $14 | $135 | 8 | 816 | -0.4% |
| Iowa | $14 | $72 | 4 | 88 | -1.3% |
| Wisconsin | $14 | $100 | 7 | 174 | -1.7% |
| Oregon | $13 | $51 | 4 | 96 | -3.1% |
| California | $13 | $105 | 22 | 3,229 | -3.7% |
| South Dakota | $13 | $42 | 5 | 25 | -3.8% |
| Michigan | $13 | $48 | 6 | 18 | -6.9% |
| Mississippi | $12 | $66 | 6 | 11 | -15.1% |
⚠️ 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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