Troponin (protein) analysis, quantitative
Medicare pricing data for 5,135 providers across 49 states
This procedure has a 8.4x markup — hospitals charge $102.57 but Medicare allows only $12.16. Uninsured patients may face bills 8.4 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
Troponin (protein) analysis, quantitative (HCPCS code 84484) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $12.16, but hospitals typically charge $102.57 — a 8.4x 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 $12.16, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $2.43. 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 8.4x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $12.16 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | $12 | $154 | 3 | 14 | +0.5% |
| Rhode Island | $12 | $57 | 6 | 287 | +0.5% |
| Vermont | $12 | $270 | 1 | 46 | +0.5% |
| Puerto Rico | $12 | $128 | 48 | 158 | +0.5% |
| Colorado | $12 | $117 | 47 | 841 | +0.5% |
| Kansas | $12 | $112 | 92 | 2,250 | +0.4% |
| Utah | $12 | $51 | 93 | 763 | +0.4% |
| California | $12 | $66 | 414 | 19,937 | +0.4% |
| Illinois | $12 | $115 | 308 | 3,164 | +0.3% |
| Massachusetts | $12 | $89 | 120 | 2,745 | +0.3% |
| New Mexico | $12 | $204 | 13 | 235 | +0.3% |
| Pennsylvania | $12 | $160 | 26 | 1,233 | +0.3% |
| Arizona | $12 | $255 | 44 | 1,827 | +0.3% |
| Louisiana | $12 | $63 | 37 | 450 | +0.2% |
| Missouri | $12 | $107 | 80 | 428 | +0.2% |
| Montana | $12 | $35 | 46 | 312 | +0.2% |
| Ohio | $12 | $117 | 78 | 3,130 | +0.2% |
| Wyoming | $12 | $124 | 54 | 367 | +0.2% |
| Alaska | $12 | $68 | 34 | 144 | +0.2% |
| Florida | $12 | $220 | 187 | 5,539 | +0.2% |
| Nebraska | $12 | $27 | 76 | 805 | +0.2% |
| New York | $12 | $129 | 229 | 6,532 | +0.2% |
| North Carolina | $12 | $114 | 329 | 5,510 | +0.2% |
| Tennessee | $12 | $106 | 136 | 1,759 | +0.2% |
| Virginia | $12 | $72 | 80 | 1,211 | +0.2% |
| Iowa | $12 | $63 | 126 | 973 | +0.1% |
| Oklahoma | $12 | $126 | 20 | 1,736 | +0.1% |
| Texas | $12 | $95 | 263 | 8,076 | +0.1% |
| Indiana | $12 | $91 | 24 | 459 | 0.0% |
| Michigan | $12 | $84 | 39 | 542 | 0.0% |
| Minnesota | $12 | $95 | 365 | 4,181 | 0.0% |
| New Jersey | $12 | $112 | 139 | 6,701 | 0.0% |
| Arkansas | $12 | $40 | 97 | 692 | 0.0% |
| North Dakota | $12 | $67 | 37 | 263 | -0.1% |
| Oregon | $12 | $64 | 97 | 972 | -0.2% |
| Alabama | $12 | $90 | 196 | 2,775 | -0.2% |
| Georgia | $12 | $82 | 58 | 752 | -0.2% |
| Maine | $12 | $65 | 38 | 116 | -0.2% |
| Nevada | $12 | $94 | 67 | 1,132 | -0.3% |
| South Carolina | $12 | $119 | 129 | 3,028 | -0.3% |
| South Dakota | $12 | $46 | 101 | 586 | -0.3% |
| Wisconsin | $12 | $81 | 218 | 2,751 | -0.4% |
| Idaho | $12 | $47 | 38 | 187 | -0.5% |
| Maryland | $12 | $88 | 29 | 1,614 | -0.5% |
| Kentucky | $12 | $35 | 80 | 453 | -0.6% |
| Hawaii | $12 | $59 | 6 | 945 | -0.7% |
| Mississippi | $12 | $74 | 100 | 745 | -0.9% |
| Washington | $12 | $69 | 257 | 3,268 | -3.3% |
| Connecticut | $12 | $401 | 9 | 86 | -3.5% |
⚠️ 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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