Fibrinogen (factor 1) activity measurement
Medicare pricing data for 377 providers across 35 states
This procedure has a 8.0x markup — hospitals charge $75.73 but Medicare allows only $9.52. Uninsured patients may face bills 8.0 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
Fibrinogen (factor 1) activity measurement (HCPCS code 85384) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $9.52, but hospitals typically charge $75.73 — a 8.0x 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 $9.52, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $1.90. 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 8.0x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $9.52 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $10 | $75 | 31 | 532 | +0.5% |
| Georgia | $10 | $77 | 1 | 243 | +0.1% |
| Hawaii | $10 | $30 | 2 | 92 | +0.1% |
| Illinois | $10 | $63 | 8 | 1,316 | +0.1% |
| Indiana | $10 | $74 | 4 | 41 | +0.1% |
| Iowa | $10 | $54 | 4 | 26 | +0.1% |
| Louisiana | $10 | $90 | 5 | 44 | +0.1% |
| Maine | $10 | $28 | 2 | 24 | +0.1% |
| Maryland | $10 | $80 | 6 | 587 | +0.1% |
| Massachusetts | $10 | $58 | 6 | 239 | +0.1% |
| Nevada | $10 | $76 | 3 | 205 | +0.1% |
| New Mexico | $10 | $176 | 2 | 76 | +0.1% |
| Oklahoma | $10 | $57 | 5 | 129 | +0.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $10 | $62 | 8 | 176 | +0.1% |
| Rhode Island | $10 | $34 | 2 | 13 | +0.1% |
| Tennessee | $10 | $55 | 2 | 95 | +0.1% |
| Arizona | $10 | $94 | 5 | 1,545 | +0.1% |
| California | $10 | $97 | 36 | 4,157 | +0.1% |
| Colorado | $10 | $91 | 6 | 175 | +0.1% |
| Florida | $10 | $78 | 13 | 1,984 | 0.0% |
| Kansas | $10 | $64 | 4 | 516 | 0.0% |
| New Jersey | $10 | $72 | 11 | 5,677 | 0.0% |
| New York | $10 | $62 | 71 | 1,327 | 0.0% |
| North Carolina | $10 | $88 | 8 | 2,366 | 0.0% |
| Virginia | $10 | $42 | 6 | 377 | -0.1% |
| Puerto Rico | $10 | $10 | 25 | 65 | -0.1% |
| Ohio | $10 | $54 | 17 | 993 | -0.2% |
| Texas | $10 | $55 | 18 | 2,235 | -0.2% |
| Alabama | $10 | $86 | 9 | 405 | -0.2% |
| Washington | $9 | $77 | 7 | 390 | -0.3% |
| Oregon | $9 | $53 | 4 | 110 | -0.6% |
| Michigan | $9 | $29 | 8 | 82 | -0.9% |
| Wisconsin | $9 | $66 | 8 | 76 | -1.8% |
| South Carolina | $9 | $25 | 3 | 26 | -2.6% |
| North Dakota | $9 | $92 | 4 | 64 | -3.2% |
⚠️ 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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