Thyroid hormone, t3 measurement, total
Medicare pricing data for 4,159 providers across 49 states
This procedure has a 6.2x markup — hospitals charge $86.67 but Medicare allows only $13.88. Uninsured patients may face bills 6.2 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 hormone, t3 measurement, total (HCPCS code 84480) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $13.88, but hospitals typically charge $86.67 — a 6.2x 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 $13.88, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $2.78. 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 6.2x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $13.88 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $14 | $26 | 3 | 96 | +0.1% |
| District of Columbia | $14 | $38 | 7 | 292 | +0.1% |
| Idaho | $14 | $37 | 9 | 86 | +0.1% |
| Nevada | $14 | $96 | 15 | 1,888 | +0.1% |
| New Hampshire | $14 | $54 | 11 | 106 | +0.1% |
| West Virginia | $14 | $121 | 6 | 460 | +0.1% |
| Wyoming | $14 | $92 | 4 | 56 | +0.1% |
| Florida | $14 | $84 | 356 | 77,168 | +0.1% |
| Illinois | $14 | $72 | 165 | 11,718 | +0.1% |
| Kansas | $14 | $124 | 27 | 8,949 | +0.1% |
| Louisiana | $14 | $52 | 60 | 1,601 | +0.1% |
| Massachusetts | $14 | $95 | 174 | 8,227 | +0.1% |
| Michigan | $14 | $38 | 72 | 4,059 | +0.1% |
| New Jersey | $14 | $100 | 189 | 115,616 | +0.1% |
| New Mexico | $14 | $63 | 10 | 1,466 | +0.1% |
| New York | $14 | $71 | 402 | 66,282 | +0.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $14 | $68 | 26 | 8,651 | +0.1% |
| Arizona | $14 | $117 | 59 | 13,621 | +0.1% |
| Georgia | $14 | $108 | 162 | 12,956 | 0.0% |
| Maryland | $14 | $106 | 29 | 8,342 | 0.0% |
| Oklahoma | $14 | $101 | 36 | 3,933 | 0.0% |
| Texas | $14 | $108 | 327 | 41,376 | 0.0% |
| Puerto Rico | $14 | $16 | 108 | 542 | 0.0% |
| California | $14 | $72 | 183 | 78,047 | 0.0% |
| North Carolina | $14 | $90 | 245 | 45,742 | -0.1% |
| Ohio | $14 | $94 | 119 | 13,747 | -0.1% |
| Rhode Island | $14 | $75 | 9 | 355 | -0.1% |
| Virginia | $14 | $47 | 168 | 8,146 | -0.1% |
| Colorado | $14 | $113 | 29 | 1,968 | -0.1% |
| Maine | $14 | $54 | 2 | 203 | -0.2% |
| Washington | $14 | $86 | 125 | 5,277 | -0.2% |
| Hawaii | $14 | $74 | 2 | 2,374 | -0.3% |
| Wisconsin | $14 | $73 | 21 | 1,274 | -0.3% |
| Alabama | $14 | $99 | 75 | 13,664 | -0.3% |
| Kentucky | $14 | $47 | 45 | 2,382 | -0.4% |
| Minnesota | $14 | $91 | 256 | 1,212 | -0.4% |
| Oregon | $14 | $52 | 22 | 1,001 | -0.4% |
| Iowa | $14 | $42 | 29 | 633 | -0.4% |
| North Dakota | $14 | $50 | 8 | 125 | -0.4% |
| South Carolina | $14 | $53 | 93 | 3,809 | -0.4% |
| Arkansas | $14 | $33 | 83 | 1,807 | -0.4% |
| Connecticut | $14 | $53 | 65 | 324 | -0.4% |
| Mississippi | $14 | $81 | 24 | 883 | -0.5% |
| Missouri | $14 | $58 | 38 | 1,979 | -0.5% |
| Utah | $14 | $31 | 67 | 917 | -0.6% |
| Indiana | $14 | $73 | 26 | 798 | -0.6% |
| South Dakota | $14 | $74 | 6 | 89 | -0.7% |
| Tennessee | $14 | $62 | 137 | 11,610 | -0.7% |
| Nebraska | $14 | $41 | 3 | 199 | -1.1% |
⚠️ 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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