Uric acid level
Medicare pricing data for 371 providers across 35 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
Uric acid level (HCPCS code 84560) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $4.97, but hospitals typically charge $22.28 — a 4.5x 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 $4.97, 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 4.5x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $4.97 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Rico | $5 | $6 | 42 | 74 | +0.6% |
| Georgia | $5 | $39 | 4 | 253 | +0.2% |
| Illinois | $5 | $19 | 12 | 52,181 | +0.2% |
| Indiana | $5 | $29 | 2 | 20 | +0.2% |
| Iowa | $5 | $25 | 5 | 18 | +0.2% |
| Louisiana | $5 | $17 | 9 | 49 | +0.2% |
| Maryland | $5 | $43 | 4 | 97 | +0.2% |
| Massachusetts | $5 | $40 | 5 | 276 | +0.2% |
| Minnesota | $5 | $38 | 29 | 1,170 | +0.2% |
| Nevada | $5 | $34 | 2 | 106 | +0.2% |
| New Jersey | $5 | $40 | 9 | 1,175 | +0.2% |
| New Mexico | $5 | $30 | 2 | 47 | +0.2% |
| New York | $5 | $45 | 15 | 381 | +0.2% |
| North Carolina | $5 | $42 | 6 | 1,692 | +0.2% |
| North Dakota | $5 | $39 | 3 | 15 | +0.2% |
| Ohio | $5 | $28 | 11 | 180 | +0.2% |
| Oklahoma | $5 | $22 | 8 | 2,855 | +0.2% |
| Oregon | $5 | $14 | 5 | 120 | +0.2% |
| Rhode Island | $5 | $20 | 1 | 34 | +0.2% |
| Tennessee | $5 | $30 | 3 | 93 | +0.2% |
| Utah | $5 | $11 | 4 | 55 | +0.2% |
| Alabama | $5 | $41 | 6 | 76 | +0.2% |
| Colorado | $5 | $37 | 4 | 64 | +0.2% |
| Florida | $5 | $44 | 14 | 2,082 | 0.0% |
| Kansas | $5 | $42 | 7 | 474 | 0.0% |
| Michigan | $5 | $19 | 33 | 310 | 0.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $5 | $28 | 8 | 386 | 0.0% |
| Texas | $5 | $36 | 22 | 1,365 | 0.0% |
| Arizona | $5 | $27 | 4 | 798 | 0.0% |
| Hawaii | $5 | $20 | 2 | 161 | -0.2% |
| Wisconsin | $5 | $50 | 7 | 249 | -0.6% |
| Washington | $5 | $45 | 5 | 92 | -0.8% |
| Arkansas | $5 | $21 | 16 | 43 | -1.6% |
| California | $5 | $22 | 42 | 3,272 | -3.4% |
| Virginia | $5 | $17 | 7 | 41 | -8.0% |
⚠️ 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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