Liver enzyme (sgot), level
Medicare pricing data for 6,982 providers across 50 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
Liver enzyme (sgot), level (HCPCS code 84450) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $4.96, but hospitals typically charge $21.81 — a 4.4x 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 $4.96, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $0.99. 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 4.4x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $4.96 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $5 | $19 | 48 | 4,644 | +3.6% |
| Delaware | $5 | $11 | 4 | 222 | +2.4% |
| New Mexico | $5 | $20 | 13 | 1,029 | +2.4% |
| Utah | $5 | $12 | 24 | 316 | +2.4% |
| Vermont | $5 | $22 | 50 | 233 | +2.4% |
| Wyoming | $5 | $18 | 16 | 80 | +2.4% |
| Georgia | $5 | $18 | 120 | 8,743 | +2.2% |
| Massachusetts | $5 | $20 | 494 | 43,721 | +2.2% |
| Nevada | $5 | $18 | 19 | 1,571 | +2.2% |
| New Hampshire | $5 | $21 | 60 | 2,935 | +2.2% |
| Rhode Island | $5 | $19 | 6 | 5,251 | +2.2% |
| South Carolina | $5 | $20 | 105 | 6,629 | +2.2% |
| Connecticut | $5 | $21 | 60 | 1,544 | +2.2% |
| Illinois | $5 | $19 | 227 | 22,129 | +2.0% |
| Indiana | $5 | $30 | 115 | 21,606 | +2.0% |
| Missouri | $5 | $16 | 220 | 4,377 | +2.0% |
| Virginia | $5 | $14 | 91 | 4,897 | +2.0% |
| Puerto Rico | $5 | $6 | 329 | 2,018 | +2.0% |
| Iowa | $5 | $15 | 211 | 14,254 | +1.8% |
| Kansas | $5 | $25 | 79 | 12,182 | +1.8% |
| Louisiana | $5 | $19 | 153 | 7,774 | +1.8% |
| Michigan | $5 | $14 | 123 | 19,412 | +1.8% |
| Minnesota | $5 | $33 | 1,059 | 36,853 | +1.8% |
| Pennsylvania | $5 | $25 | 81 | 13,575 | +1.8% |
| South Dakota | $5 | $22 | 62 | 1,461 | +1.8% |
| Kentucky | $5 | $21 | 36 | 2,695 | +1.6% |
| Tennessee | $5 | $22 | 189 | 6,493 | +1.6% |
| Wisconsin | $5 | $41 | 357 | 12,258 | +1.6% |
| Mississippi | $5 | $19 | 144 | 9,057 | +1.4% |
| Montana | $5 | $21 | 9 | 153 | +1.4% |
| Nebraska | $5 | $22 | 74 | 4,659 | +1.4% |
| North Dakota | $5 | $32 | 27 | 729 | +1.4% |
| West Virginia | $5 | $25 | 15 | 257 | +1.4% |
| Hawaii | $5 | $23 | 10 | 11,433 | +1.2% |
| Idaho | $5 | $18 | 19 | 176 | +1.2% |
| Colorado | $5 | $28 | 64 | 9,088 | +1.2% |
| Oregon | $5 | $16 | 58 | 724 | +1.0% |
| New York | $5 | $16 | 388 | 25,456 | +0.8% |
| Arkansas | $5 | $16 | 112 | 5,858 | +0.8% |
| Florida | $5 | $19 | 345 | 74,587 | +0.4% |
| California | $5 | $27 | 242 | 88,777 | +0.4% |
| Ohio | $5 | $18 | 240 | 33,034 | -0.6% |
| Oklahoma | $5 | $20 | 43 | 2,941 | -0.6% |
| Alabama | $5 | $20 | 65 | 12,196 | -1.0% |
| Texas | $5 | $17 | 267 | 40,393 | -1.2% |
| North Carolina | $5 | $21 | 241 | 59,483 | -2.0% |
| Maine | $5 | $13 | 31 | 329 | -2.8% |
| Washington | $5 | $22 | 93 | 8,440 | -3.2% |
| Arizona | $5 | $25 | 70 | 19,709 | -3.4% |
| New Jersey | $5 | $19 | 53 | 55,170 | -5.6% |
⚠️ 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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