Triglycerides level
Medicare pricing data for 1,439 providers across 44 states
This procedure has a 5.1x markup — hospitals charge $28.43 but Medicare allows only $5.62. Uninsured patients may face bills 5.1 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
Triglycerides level (HCPCS code 84478) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $5.62, but hospitals typically charge $28.43 — a 5.1x 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 $5.62, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $1.12. 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 5.1x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $5.62 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | $6 | $31 | 59 | 1,043 | +0.4% |
| Georgia | $6 | $39 | 14 | 1,220 | +0.2% |
| Hawaii | $6 | $18 | 2 | 172 | +0.2% |
| Kansas | $6 | $29 | 29 | 2,058 | +0.2% |
| Kentucky | $6 | $23 | 19 | 369 | +0.2% |
| Massachusetts | $6 | $37 | 41 | 1,678 | +0.2% |
| Michigan | $6 | $11 | 24 | 516 | +0.2% |
| Nebraska | $6 | $20 | 15 | 129 | +0.2% |
| Nevada | $6 | $37 | 11 | 454 | +0.2% |
| New Mexico | $6 | $24 | 5 | 27 | +0.2% |
| North Dakota | $6 | $27 | 7 | 40 | +0.2% |
| Oklahoma | $6 | $16 | 16 | 3,351 | +0.2% |
| Oregon | $6 | $19 | 26 | 282 | +0.2% |
| Pennsylvania | $6 | $21 | 45 | 2,539 | +0.2% |
| Rhode Island | $6 | $37 | 2 | 47 | +0.2% |
| South Dakota | $6 | $13 | 19 | 209 | +0.2% |
| Utah | $6 | $16 | 11 | 59 | +0.2% |
| Washington | $6 | $29 | 23 | 519 | +0.2% |
| Puerto Rico | $6 | $7 | 49 | 94 | +0.2% |
| Connecticut | $6 | $21 | 8 | 12 | +0.2% |
| Illinois | $6 | $38 | 42 | 1,232 | 0.0% |
| Indiana | $6 | $23 | 21 | 1,602 | 0.0% |
| Louisiana | $6 | $17 | 15 | 94 | 0.0% |
| Mississippi | $6 | $32 | 27 | 2,348 | 0.0% |
| New Jersey | $6 | $37 | 34 | 9,619 | 0.0% |
| North Carolina | $6 | $34 | 71 | 10,058 | 0.0% |
| South Carolina | $6 | $27 | 18 | 2,677 | 0.0% |
| Texas | $6 | $26 | 58 | 7,662 | 0.0% |
| California | $6 | $30 | 94 | 21,770 | 0.0% |
| Colorado | $6 | $36 | 9 | 290 | 0.0% |
| Iowa | $6 | $35 | 35 | 2,387 | -0.2% |
| Maryland | $6 | $31 | 17 | 201 | -0.2% |
| Alabama | $6 | $27 | 45 | 1,457 | -0.2% |
| Missouri | $6 | $15 | 58 | 1,551 | -0.4% |
| Ohio | $6 | $19 | 110 | 2,752 | -0.4% |
| Virginia | $6 | $20 | 33 | 697 | -0.4% |
| Arkansas | $6 | $32 | 25 | 1,227 | -0.4% |
| New York | $6 | $23 | 116 | 8,184 | -0.5% |
| Wisconsin | $6 | $35 | 19 | 271 | -0.5% |
| Arizona | $6 | $25 | 14 | 2,499 | -0.5% |
| Florida | $6 | $25 | 79 | 4,963 | -0.9% |
| Minnesota | $6 | $26 | 48 | 279 | -1.2% |
| West Virginia | $6 | $27 | 7 | 32 | -1.4% |
| Maine | $5 | $23 | 5 | 63 | -2.3% |
⚠️ 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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