Red blood cell concentration measurement
Medicare pricing data for 5,165 providers across 51 states
This procedure has a 6.1x markup — hospitals charge $14.08 but Medicare allows only $2.31. Uninsured patients may face bills 6.1 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
Red blood cell concentration measurement (HCPCS code 85014) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $2.31, but hospitals typically charge $14.08 — a 6.1x 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 $2.31, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $0.46. 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 6.1x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $2.31 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $2 | $7 | 3 | 16 | +0.4% |
| Florida | $2 | $10 | 291 | 20,778 | +0.4% |
| Georgia | $2 | $8 | 84 | 7,243 | +0.4% |
| Hawaii | $2 | $8 | 5 | 1,476 | +0.4% |
| Illinois | $2 | $19 | 165 | 5,219 | +0.4% |
| Kansas | $2 | $13 | 77 | 4,740 | +0.4% |
| Louisiana | $2 | $12 | 39 | 1,439 | +0.4% |
| Maine | $2 | $13 | 12 | 162 | +0.4% |
| Maryland | $2 | $8 | 63 | 3,978 | +0.4% |
| Massachusetts | $2 | $9 | 219 | 7,187 | +0.4% |
| Missouri | $2 | $9 | 126 | 1,471 | +0.4% |
| Montana | $2 | $9 | 24 | 146 | +0.4% |
| Nebraska | $2 | $13 | 27 | 845 | +0.4% |
| Nevada | $2 | $7 | 28 | 1,909 | +0.4% |
| New Mexico | $2 | $12 | 22 | 581 | +0.4% |
| New York | $2 | $29 | 150 | 5,199 | +0.4% |
| Ohio | $2 | $16 | 157 | 11,297 | +0.4% |
| Oklahoma | $2 | $14 | 27 | 1,300 | +0.4% |
| Pennsylvania | $2 | $13 | 67 | 4,370 | +0.4% |
| Rhode Island | $2 | $18 | 7 | 662 | +0.4% |
| South Dakota | $2 | $12 | 70 | 527 | +0.4% |
| West Virginia | $2 | $10 | 11 | 63 | +0.4% |
| Wyoming | $2 | $21 | 26 | 180 | +0.4% |
| Puerto Rico | $2 | $3 | 19 | 275 | +0.4% |
| Colorado | $2 | $15 | 128 | 3,073 | +0.4% |
| Iowa | $2 | $14 | 256 | 2,663 | 0.0% |
| Kentucky | $2 | $7 | 47 | 839 | 0.0% |
| Michigan | $2 | $10 | 58 | 686 | 0.0% |
| Mississippi | $2 | $27 | 81 | 1,735 | 0.0% |
| New Hampshire | $2 | $12 | 23 | 115 | 0.0% |
| New Jersey | $2 | $15 | 49 | 13,162 | 0.0% |
| North Carolina | $2 | $15 | 190 | 25,121 | 0.0% |
| Oregon | $2 | $12 | 85 | 1,402 | 0.0% |
| Texas | $2 | $15 | 373 | 21,012 | 0.0% |
| Utah | $2 | $6 | 53 | 1,700 | 0.0% |
| Virginia | $2 | $12 | 134 | 5,157 | 0.0% |
| Washington | $2 | $15 | 256 | 4,556 | 0.0% |
| Alabama | $2 | $18 | 178 | 7,783 | 0.0% |
| Connecticut | $2 | $10 | 25 | 319 | 0.0% |
| Delaware | $2 | $5 | 3 | 358 | -0.4% |
| Indiana | $2 | $12 | 77 | 1,416 | -0.4% |
| North Dakota | $2 | $30 | 36 | 307 | -0.4% |
| South Carolina | $2 | $9 | 101 | 1,461 | -0.4% |
| Tennessee | $2 | $11 | 175 | 6,200 | -0.4% |
| Alaska | $2 | $33 | 23 | 210 | -0.4% |
| Arizona | $2 | $15 | 96 | 6,789 | -0.4% |
| Arkansas | $2 | $8 | 89 | 2,358 | -0.4% |
| California | $2 | $13 | 272 | 18,508 | -0.4% |
| Minnesota | $2 | $13 | 187 | 1,465 | -0.9% |
| Idaho | $2 | $10 | 36 | 325 | -1.3% |
| Wisconsin | $2 | $31 | 391 | 6,268 | -1.7% |
⚠️ 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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