Vitamin k level
Medicare pricing data for 184 providers across 29 states
This procedure has a 18.0x markup — hospitals charge $241.31 but Medicare allows only $13.43. Uninsured patients may face bills 18.0 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 k level (HCPCS code 84597) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $13.43, but hospitals typically charge $241.31 — a 18.0x 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 $13.43, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $2.69. 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 18.0x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $13.43 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $13 | $325 | 1 | 280 | +0.1% |
| Indiana | $13 | $88 | 1 | 18 | +0.1% |
| Maryland | $13 | $272 | 5 | 102 | +0.1% |
| Massachusetts | $13 | $298 | 4 | 133 | +0.1% |
| Minnesota | $13 | $156 | 4 | 82 | +0.1% |
| Nevada | $13 | $306 | 2 | 45 | +0.1% |
| New Mexico | $13 | $102 | 1 | 12 | +0.1% |
| New York | $13 | $74 | 9 | 1,087 | +0.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $13 | $276 | 5 | 69 | +0.1% |
| Tennessee | $13 | $162 | 2 | 47 | +0.1% |
| Utah | $13 | $55 | 4 | 83 | +0.1% |
| Virginia | $13 | $164 | 6 | 50 | +0.1% |
| Washington | $13 | $240 | 3 | 127 | +0.1% |
| Wisconsin | $13 | $158 | 3 | 35 | +0.1% |
| Puerto Rico | $13 | $14 | 13 | 71 | +0.1% |
| Alabama | $13 | $183 | 3 | 119 | +0.1% |
| Colorado | $13 | $241 | 4 | 53 | +0.1% |
| Florida | $13 | $298 | 10 | 1,005 | +0.1% |
| North Carolina | $13 | $216 | 6 | 1,541 | +0.1% |
| New Jersey | $13 | $328 | 13 | 1,033 | 0.0% |
| Arizona | $13 | $259 | 3 | 341 | 0.0% |
| California | $13 | $275 | 16 | 1,210 | 0.0% |
| Kansas | $13 | $331 | 3 | 431 | -0.1% |
| Texas | $13 | $281 | 13 | 628 | -0.2% |
| Ohio | $13 | $170 | 10 | 222 | -0.7% |
| Illinois | $13 | $316 | 4 | 106 | -0.7% |
| Oklahoma | $13 | $304 | 3 | 108 | -1.4% |
| Hawaii | $13 | $162 | 2 | 31 | -1.6% |
| Oregon | $13 | $121 | 4 | 32 | -3.0% |
⚠️ 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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