Measurement of antibody (ige) to allergic substance, recombinant or purified component, each
Medicare pricing data for 192 providers across 27 states
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
Measurement of antibody (ige) to allergic substance, recombinant or purified component, each (HCPCS code 86008) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $17.54, but hospitals typically charge $51.13 — a 2.9x 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 $17.54, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $3.51. 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 2.9x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $17.54 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $18 | $35 | 4 | 1,100 | +0.2% |
| Georgia | $18 | $34 | 5 | 1,315 | +0.2% |
| Hawaii | $18 | $20 | 1 | 296 | +0.2% |
| Illinois | $18 | $36 | 3 | 311 | +0.2% |
| Kansas | $18 | $42 | 4 | 563 | +0.2% |
| Louisiana | $18 | $28 | 13 | 576 | +0.2% |
| Massachusetts | $18 | $34 | 4 | 302 | +0.2% |
| Minnesota | $18 | $59 | 8 | 76 | +0.2% |
| Nevada | $18 | $34 | 1 | 142 | +0.2% |
| New Jersey | $18 | $47 | 7 | 5,565 | +0.2% |
| Oklahoma | $18 | $62 | 3 | 214 | +0.2% |
| Pennsylvania | $18 | $40 | 5 | 132 | +0.2% |
| Tennessee | $18 | $71 | 5 | 410 | +0.2% |
| Wisconsin | $18 | $99 | 4 | 75 | +0.2% |
| Alabama | $18 | $72 | 3 | 705 | +0.2% |
| Colorado | $18 | $49 | 3 | 85 | +0.2% |
| California | $18 | $39 | 13 | 1,932 | +0.1% |
| North Carolina | $18 | $67 | 11 | 12,640 | +0.1% |
| Texas | $18 | $29 | 8 | 5,152 | +0.1% |
| Arizona | $18 | $62 | 3 | 2,132 | +0.1% |
| Maryland | $18 | $42 | 5 | 235 | 0.0% |
| Ohio | $17 | $67 | 9 | 614 | -0.3% |
| Utah | $17 | $28 | 7 | 198 | -0.7% |
| Virginia | $17 | $52 | 6 | 218 | -0.8% |
| Washington | $17 | $43 | 6 | 309 | -0.9% |
| Kentucky | $17 | $45 | 25 | 116 | -1.4% |
| New York | $17 | $44 | 5 | 754 | -3.1% |
⚠️ 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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