Drug test(s), definitive, utilizing (1) drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including, but not limited to gc/ms (any type, single or tandem) and lc/ms
Medicare pricing data for 3,009 providers across 47 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
Drug test(s), definitive, utilizing (1) drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including, but not limited to gc/ms (any type, single or tandem) and lc/ms (HCPCS code G0481) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $152.22, but hospitals typically charge $413.28 — a 2.7x 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 $152.22, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $30.44. 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 2.7x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $152.22 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $153 | $607 | 2 | 37 | +0.8% |
| Montana | $153 | $431 | 10 | 544 | +0.8% |
| New York | $153 | $674 | 40 | 9,521 | +0.7% |
| Maryland | $153 | $508 | 141 | 27,670 | +0.6% |
| Wisconsin | $153 | $373 | 18 | 1,406 | +0.6% |
| South Carolina | $153 | $548 | 42 | 8,530 | +0.6% |
| Michigan | $153 | $275 | 51 | 16,296 | +0.6% |
| West Virginia | $153 | $309 | 10 | 957 | +0.6% |
| Kentucky | $153 | $254 | 117 | 20,455 | +0.5% |
| Rhode Island | $153 | $400 | 4 | 2,921 | +0.5% |
| Kansas | $153 | $170 | 4 | 3,157 | +0.5% |
| Oregon | $153 | $581 | 26 | 1,675 | +0.4% |
| California | $153 | $313 | 75 | 44,726 | +0.4% |
| Alaska | $153 | $330 | 11 | 1,779 | +0.4% |
| New Jersey | $153 | $626 | 86 | 25,976 | +0.4% |
| Pennsylvania | $153 | $493 | 81 | 15,527 | +0.3% |
| Louisiana | $153 | $267 | 31 | 2,847 | +0.3% |
| Florida | $153 | $490 | 336 | 33,067 | +0.3% |
| Arizona | $153 | $408 | 123 | 6,677 | +0.2% |
| North Carolina | $153 | $314 | 253 | 63,399 | +0.2% |
| Connecticut | $152 | $492 | 24 | 3,068 | +0.2% |
| Texas | $152 | $613 | 258 | 18,218 | +0.1% |
| Oklahoma | $152 | $406 | 50 | 9,170 | +0.1% |
| Tennessee | $152 | $523 | 129 | 30,090 | +0.1% |
| Iowa | $152 | $474 | 17 | 454 | 0.0% |
| Nevada | $152 | $445 | 24 | 9,818 | -0.1% |
| Georgia | $152 | $383 | 173 | 28,502 | -0.2% |
| North Dakota | $152 | $437 | 16 | 570 | -0.2% |
| Indiana | $152 | $305 | 69 | 7,962 | -0.3% |
| Virginia | $152 | $277 | 28 | 2,093 | -0.3% |
| Minnesota | $152 | $315 | 132 | 6,646 | -0.4% |
| Missouri | $151 | $463 | 13 | 824 | -0.6% |
| Hawaii | $151 | $238 | 2 | 722 | -0.7% |
| Illinois | $151 | $312 | 31 | 4,239 | -0.8% |
| Wyoming | $151 | $435 | 2 | 49 | -0.9% |
| Massachusetts | $151 | $300 | 73 | 4,748 | -1.0% |
| Arkansas | $151 | $415 | 80 | 3,263 | -1.0% |
| Colorado | $151 | $315 | 18 | 381 | -1.1% |
| Ohio | $150 | $320 | 68 | 6,668 | -1.3% |
| Utah | $150 | $538 | 47 | 1,298 | -1.5% |
| Delaware | $150 | $453 | 17 | 1,044 | -1.6% |
| Alabama | $150 | $418 | 66 | 9,234 | -1.8% |
| New Mexico | $149 | $440 | 19 | 672 | -2.2% |
| Idaho | $149 | $414 | 17 | 518 | -2.4% |
| Washington | $146 | $285 | 103 | 7,952 | -4.0% |
| Mississippi | $142 | $351 | 65 | 5,143 | -6.5% |
| New Hampshire | $138 | $273 | 4 | 22 | -9.2% |
⚠️ 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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