Vitamin measurement
Medicare pricing data for 152 providers across 26 states
This procedure has a 10.8x markup — hospitals charge $181.07 but Medicare allows only $16.71. Uninsured patients may face bills 10.8 times higher than what insurance negotiates. This is a specialized procedure with relatively few Medicare claims. Pricing data may be less reliable due to smaller sample sizes. 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
Vitamin measurement (HCPCS code 84591) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $16.71, but hospitals typically charge $181.07 — a 10.8x 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 $16.71, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $3.34. 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 10.8x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $16.71 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $17 | $208 | 7 | 518 | +0.1% |
| Georgia | $17 | $196 | 1 | 146 | +0.1% |
| Illinois | $17 | $196 | 1 | 147 | +0.1% |
| Indiana | $17 | $164 | 1 | 22 | +0.1% |
| Kansas | $17 | $210 | 4 | 178 | +0.1% |
| Maryland | $17 | $144 | 3 | 66 | +0.1% |
| Massachusetts | $17 | $192 | 3 | 102 | +0.1% |
| Minnesota | $17 | $142 | 5 | 44 | +0.1% |
| New Jersey | $17 | $172 | 8 | 818 | +0.1% |
| New York | $17 | $125 | 8 | 364 | +0.1% |
| North Carolina | $17 | $314 | 6 | 1,121 | +0.1% |
| Ohio | $17 | $262 | 12 | 131 | +0.1% |
| Oklahoma | $17 | $126 | 3 | 141 | +0.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $17 | $28 | 7 | 1,468 | +0.1% |
| Tennessee | $17 | $235 | 2 | 95 | +0.1% |
| Texas | $17 | $229 | 11 | 291 | +0.1% |
| Utah | $17 | $127 | 4 | 18 | +0.1% |
| Virginia | $17 | $89 | 5 | 22 | +0.1% |
| Washington | $17 | $323 | 3 | 47 | +0.1% |
| Wisconsin | $17 | $102 | 3 | 41 | +0.1% |
| Alabama | $17 | $309 | 4 | 93 | +0.1% |
| Arizona | $17 | $268 | 4 | 186 | +0.1% |
| Colorado | $17 | $268 | 5 | 50 | +0.1% |
| California | $17 | $217 | 16 | 878 | -0.1% |
| Nevada | $17 | $184 | 2 | 107 | -0.9% |
| South Dakota | $14 | $98 | 4 | 17 | -13.9% |
⚠️ 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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