Hemoglobin measurement
Medicare pricing data for 252 providers across 24 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
Hemoglobin measurement (HCPCS code 88738) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $4.90, but hospitals typically charge $20.03 — a 4.1x 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 $4.90, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $0.98. 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 4.1x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $4.90 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $5 | $19 | 8 | 26 | +0.4% |
| Indiana | $5 | $14 | 10 | 101 | +0.4% |
| Maryland | $5 | $15 | 2 | 21 | +0.4% |
| Massachusetts | $5 | $20 | 3 | 55 | +0.4% |
| Michigan | $5 | $15 | 3 | 72 | +0.4% |
| North Carolina | $5 | $15 | 29 | 302 | +0.4% |
| Oregon | $5 | $20 | 3 | 80 | +0.4% |
| Tennessee | $5 | $19 | 3 | 75 | +0.4% |
| Washington | $5 | $15 | 4 | 17 | +0.4% |
| Wisconsin | $5 | $34 | 5 | 274 | +0.4% |
| Alabama | $5 | $10 | 5 | 1,160 | +0.4% |
| Colorado | $5 | $18 | 13 | 515 | +0.4% |
| Florida | $5 | $14 | 17 | 1,490 | +0.2% |
| Kentucky | $5 | $12 | 13 | 516 | +0.2% |
| Minnesota | $5 | $16 | 12 | 589 | +0.2% |
| Arizona | $5 | $10 | 5 | 473 | +0.2% |
| California | $5 | $25 | 30 | 1,386 | +0.2% |
| New York | $5 | $32 | 14 | 2,259 | 0.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $5 | $19 | 15 | 1,175 | 0.0% |
| Iowa | $5 | $22 | 5 | 166 | -0.6% |
| New Jersey | $5 | $20 | 10 | 634 | -1.2% |
| South Carolina | $5 | $17 | 18 | 144 | -1.6% |
| Oklahoma | $5 | $8 | 1 | 30 | -2.2% |
| West Virginia | $5 | $24 | 2 | 37 | -3.9% |
⚠️ 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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