Measurement of hepatitis a antibody
Medicare pricing data for 1,415 providers across 44 states
This procedure has a 7.5x markup — hospitals charge $90.32 but Medicare allows only $12.12. Uninsured patients may face bills 7.5 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
Measurement of hepatitis a antibody (HCPCS code 86708) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $12.12, but hospitals typically charge $90.32 — a 7.5x 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 $12.12, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $2.42. 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 7.5x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $12.12 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $12 | $17 | 1 | 17 | +0.2% |
| Georgia | $12 | $112 | 8 | 2,540 | +0.2% |
| Indiana | $12 | $50 | 6 | 78 | +0.2% |
| Kentucky | $12 | $38 | 6 | 113 | +0.2% |
| Louisiana | $12 | $52 | 34 | 77 | +0.2% |
| Maine | $12 | $47 | 2 | 54 | +0.2% |
| Michigan | $12 | $37 | 32 | 482 | +0.2% |
| New Mexico | $12 | $78 | 3 | 119 | +0.2% |
| North Dakota | $12 | $53 | 5 | 18 | +0.2% |
| West Virginia | $12 | $31 | 2 | 24 | +0.2% |
| Alaska | $12 | $90 | 6 | 26 | +0.2% |
| Arkansas | $12 | $43 | 14 | 44 | +0.2% |
| Colorado | $12 | $99 | 10 | 856 | +0.2% |
| Connecticut | $12 | $70 | 11 | 37 | +0.2% |
| Illinois | $12 | $76 | 44 | 3,676 | +0.1% |
| Kansas | $12 | $110 | 8 | 2,167 | +0.1% |
| Maryland | $12 | $97 | 10 | 1,693 | +0.1% |
| New Jersey | $12 | $87 | 87 | 21,013 | +0.1% |
| North Carolina | $12 | $93 | 16 | 9,054 | +0.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $12 | $57 | 13 | 2,794 | +0.1% |
| Texas | $12 | $103 | 59 | 13,558 | +0.1% |
| Puerto Rico | $12 | $14 | 48 | 116 | +0.1% |
| California | $12 | $77 | 108 | 23,061 | +0.1% |
| Florida | $12 | $106 | 35 | 10,818 | 0.0% |
| Massachusetts | $12 | $90 | 207 | 3,242 | 0.0% |
| Nevada | $12 | $113 | 7 | 1,826 | 0.0% |
| New York | $12 | $105 | 282 | 8,057 | 0.0% |
| Ohio | $12 | $81 | 68 | 2,585 | 0.0% |
| Alabama | $12 | $89 | 6 | 2,347 | -0.1% |
| Oklahoma | $12 | $106 | 10 | 1,092 | -0.2% |
| Washington | $12 | $91 | 44 | 3,198 | -0.2% |
| Virginia | $12 | $38 | 8 | 436 | -0.2% |
| Arizona | $12 | $101 | 4 | 3,728 | -0.3% |
| Rhode Island | $12 | $54 | 3 | 125 | -0.5% |
| Wisconsin | $12 | $86 | 11 | 302 | -0.5% |
| Hawaii | $12 | $42 | 2 | 525 | -0.7% |
| Oregon | $12 | $43 | 9 | 209 | -0.7% |
| Minnesota | $12 | $121 | 39 | 566 | -0.7% |
| Missouri | $12 | $25 | 27 | 253 | -0.7% |
| South Dakota | $12 | $76 | 6 | 122 | -1.2% |
| South Carolina | $12 | $69 | 5 | 39 | -1.3% |
| Tennessee | $12 | $67 | 72 | 787 | -1.4% |
| Iowa | $12 | $61 | 7 | 95 | -1.6% |
| Mississippi | $12 | $53 | 16 | 154 | -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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