Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume
Medicare pricing data for 25,995 providers across 52 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $9 in North Dakota to $28 in New York. Where you get this procedure matters more than almost any other factor. 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
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume (HCPCS code 94010) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $21.47, but hospitals typically charge $84.97 — a 4.0x 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 $21.47, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $4.29. 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 4.0x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $16.10 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $28 | $116 | 2,095 | 86,618 | +28.6% |
| New Jersey | $27 | $98 | 780 | 35,565 | +25.7% |
| Puerto Rico | $26 | $34 | 37 | 403 | +19.8% |
| Nevada | $25 | $79 | 247 | 4,726 | +16.5% |
| California | $25 | $84 | 1,710 | 61,818 | +16.1% |
| Maryland | $25 | $86 | 538 | 26,309 | +15.0% |
| Arizona | $24 | $63 | 655 | 19,879 | +10.9% |
| Connecticut | $24 | $97 | 368 | 10,409 | +10.6% |
| Florida | $23 | $82 | 1,695 | 51,659 | +8.5% |
| Georgia | $23 | $99 | 1,014 | 31,138 | +6.2% |
| Colorado | $23 | $72 | 502 | 8,512 | +5.4% |
| Rhode Island | $22 | $76 | 107 | 3,611 | +3.2% |
| Delaware | $22 | $63 | 56 | 2,711 | +2.7% |
| Minnesota | $22 | $113 | 399 | 10,596 | +1.4% |
| Virginia | $22 | $65 | 731 | 36,674 | +1.1% |
| Alaska | $22 | $129 | 90 | 1,444 | +0.7% |
| North Carolina | $22 | $89 | 959 | 22,767 | +0.5% |
| Texas | $21 | $72 | 2,117 | 68,119 | -0.4% |
| Nebraska | $20 | $64 | 189 | 2,336 | -5.5% |
| Hawaii | $20 | $43 | 61 | 592 | -6.5% |
| Illinois | $20 | $93 | 761 | 17,491 | -6.9% |
| Pennsylvania | $20 | $95 | 1,018 | 35,894 | -7.5% |
| South Carolina | $20 | $85 | 463 | 23,720 | -8.9% |
| Tennessee | $20 | $83 | 902 | 31,634 | -9.0% |
| Washington | $20 | $69 | 434 | 8,381 | -9.2% |
| Kentucky | $19 | $71 | 471 | 13,454 | -9.5% |
| Oregon | $19 | $79 | 257 | 4,065 | -10.5% |
| Mississippi | $19 | $111 | 207 | 20,207 | -10.6% |
| District of Columbia | $19 | $58 | 56 | 1,703 | -11.8% |
| Oklahoma | $19 | $58 | 320 | 10,128 | -11.9% |
| Alabama | $19 | $60 | 547 | 13,884 | -12.5% |
| New Mexico | $19 | $67 | 136 | 3,405 | -13.2% |
| Massachusetts | $19 | $77 | 590 | 19,893 | -13.7% |
| Missouri | $18 | $72 | 486 | 16,318 | -16.1% |
| Indiana | $18 | $74 | 435 | 12,491 | -16.5% |
| Arkansas | $18 | $71 | 251 | 10,295 | -16.7% |
| Kansas | $18 | $92 | 240 | 8,605 | -17.7% |
| Michigan | $17 | $60 | 1,254 | 25,695 | -20.4% |
| Louisiana | $17 | $85 | 320 | 9,996 | -21.8% |
| West Virginia | $16 | $65 | 145 | 3,184 | -23.5% |
| Utah | $16 | $47 | 200 | 3,936 | -27.1% |
| Montana | $16 | $55 | 76 | 3,038 | -27.1% |
| New Hampshire | $15 | $123 | 130 | 3,819 | -30.2% |
| Wisconsin | $15 | $168 | 374 | 11,518 | -32.2% |
| Idaho | $14 | $50 | 124 | 2,646 | -32.5% |
| Ohio | $14 | $60 | 904 | 23,083 | -33.3% |
| Iowa | $14 | $71 | 214 | 11,134 | -33.5% |
| South Dakota | $13 | $49 | 71 | 1,979 | -38.9% |
| Wyoming | $13 | $39 | 34 | 503 | -41.1% |
| Maine | $12 | $105 | 95 | 1,504 | -44.8% |
| Vermont | $11 | $68 | 65 | 1,715 | -50.0% |
| North Dakota | $9 | $67 | 57 | 2,458 | -57.4% |
⚠️ 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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