Blood viscosity measurement
Medicare pricing data for 169 providers across 29 states
This procedure has a 8.2x markup — hospitals charge $93.57 but Medicare allows only $11.43. Uninsured patients may face bills 8.2 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
Blood viscosity measurement (HCPCS code 85810) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $11.43, but hospitals typically charge $93.57 — a 8.2x 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 $11.43, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $2.29. 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 8.2x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $11.43 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $11 | $162 | 7 | 220 | +0.3% |
| Delaware | $11 | $20 | 1 | 101 | +0.1% |
| Florida | $11 | $115 | 6 | 859 | +0.1% |
| Georgia | $11 | $111 | 1 | 450 | +0.1% |
| Hawaii | $11 | $59 | 2 | 56 | +0.1% |
| Illinois | $11 | $127 | 6 | 151 | +0.1% |
| Kansas | $11 | $119 | 4 | 160 | +0.1% |
| Maryland | $11 | $117 | 4 | 242 | +0.1% |
| Massachusetts | $11 | $107 | 7 | 161 | +0.1% |
| Nebraska | $11 | $41 | 4 | 50 | +0.1% |
| Nevada | $11 | $114 | 2 | 185 | +0.1% |
| New Mexico | $11 | $214 | 1 | 40 | +0.1% |
| Ohio | $11 | $81 | 5 | 234 | +0.1% |
| Oklahoma | $11 | $83 | 2 | 38 | +0.1% |
| Oregon | $11 | $37 | 3 | 19 | +0.1% |
| Texas | $11 | $71 | 17 | 1,290 | +0.1% |
| Utah | $11 | $23 | 2 | 190 | +0.1% |
| Virginia | $11 | $33 | 3 | 49 | +0.1% |
| Washington | $11 | $100 | 5 | 275 | +0.1% |
| Alabama | $11 | $75 | 2 | 109 | +0.1% |
| Arizona | $11 | $86 | 4 | 811 | +0.1% |
| Colorado | $11 | $110 | 3 | 222 | +0.1% |
| New Jersey | $11 | $101 | 5 | 2,050 | 0.0% |
| North Carolina | $11 | $85 | 7 | 1,641 | 0.0% |
| California | $11 | $102 | 15 | 1,850 | 0.0% |
| New York | $11 | $92 | 6 | 791 | -0.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $11 | $78 | 10 | 407 | -0.3% |
| Tennessee | $11 | $50 | 5 | 97 | -1.7% |
| Wisconsin | $11 | $81 | 5 | 78 | -3.8% |
⚠️ 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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