Transferrin (iron binding protein) level
Medicare pricing data for 4,490 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
Transferrin (iron binding protein) level (HCPCS code 84466) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $12.44, but hospitals typically charge $60.75 — a 4.9x 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 $12.44, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $2.49. 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 4.9x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $12.44 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $13 | $36 | 3 | 29 | +0.5% |
| Hawaii | $13 | $69 | 2 | 92 | +0.5% |
| Maine | $13 | $45 | 3 | 48 | +0.5% |
| Montana | $13 | $26 | 1 | 34 | +0.5% |
| New Hampshire | $13 | $58 | 5 | 44 | +0.5% |
| New Mexico | $13 | $69 | 5 | 104 | +0.5% |
| Alaska | $13 | $90 | 28 | 190 | +0.5% |
| Arkansas | $13 | $45 | 10 | 89 | +0.5% |
| Connecticut | $13 | $74 | 16 | 285 | +0.5% |
| Illinois | $12 | $47 | 50 | 11,720 | +0.4% |
| Nebraska | $12 | $30 | 4 | 1,090 | +0.4% |
| Massachusetts | $12 | $57 | 478 | 9,137 | +0.3% |
| Colorado | $12 | $72 | 21 | 1,703 | +0.3% |
| Missouri | $12 | $88 | 59 | 2,155 | +0.2% |
| Pennsylvania | $12 | $70 | 23 | 9,045 | +0.2% |
| Utah | $12 | $25 | 15 | 2,317 | +0.2% |
| Florida | $12 | $58 | 212 | 68,021 | +0.2% |
| Georgia | $12 | $74 | 55 | 6,664 | +0.2% |
| Indiana | $12 | $57 | 47 | 2,087 | +0.2% |
| Kansas | $12 | $74 | 32 | 3,269 | +0.2% |
| New York | $12 | $59 | 453 | 23,135 | +0.2% |
| North Carolina | $12 | $75 | 192 | 19,406 | +0.2% |
| Ohio | $12 | $67 | 27 | 4,120 | +0.2% |
| Rhode Island | $12 | $36 | 5 | 290 | +0.2% |
| South Dakota | $12 | $64 | 32 | 499 | +0.2% |
| Wyoming | $12 | $34 | 12 | 488 | +0.2% |
| Oklahoma | $12 | $39 | 22 | 5,013 | +0.1% |
| Oregon | $12 | $41 | 86 | 8,702 | +0.1% |
| Texas | $12 | $73 | 499 | 16,185 | +0.1% |
| Wisconsin | $12 | $95 | 27 | 1,391 | +0.1% |
| Arizona | $12 | $74 | 203 | 17,027 | +0.1% |
| Louisiana | $12 | $45 | 43 | 1,058 | -0.1% |
| Maryland | $12 | $54 | 21 | 3,991 | -0.1% |
| Nevada | $12 | $55 | 42 | 1,058 | -0.1% |
| Michigan | $12 | $34 | 95 | 2,612 | -0.2% |
| Mississippi | $12 | $71 | 57 | 1,008 | -0.2% |
| New Jersey | $12 | $79 | 28 | 19,100 | -0.2% |
| South Carolina | $12 | $52 | 112 | 2,205 | -0.2% |
| North Dakota | $12 | $57 | 20 | 302 | -0.2% |
| Puerto Rico | $12 | $15 | 59 | 122 | -0.3% |
| Idaho | $12 | $32 | 21 | 382 | -0.4% |
| Washington | $12 | $40 | 422 | 9,228 | -0.4% |
| California | $12 | $67 | 82 | 32,068 | -0.5% |
| Kentucky | $12 | $20 | 19 | 970 | -0.6% |
| Minnesota | $12 | $55 | 128 | 2,983 | -0.6% |
| Alabama | $12 | $53 | 107 | 6,901 | -0.6% |
| Virginia | $12 | $39 | 45 | 4,083 | -0.7% |
| West Virginia | $12 | $65 | 17 | 817 | -0.9% |
| Tennessee | $12 | $35 | 535 | 9,061 | -1.0% |
| Iowa | $12 | $62 | 6 | 376 | -1.0% |
⚠️ 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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