Injection, immune globulin, intravenous, non-lyophilized (e.g., liquid), not otherwise specified, 500 mg
Medicare pricing data for 265 providers across 13 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $66 in North Carolina to $316 in Maryland. 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
Injection, immune globulin, intravenous, non-lyophilized (e.g., liquid), not otherwise specified, 500 mg (HCPCS code J1599) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $105.23, but hospitals typically charge $452.07 — a 4.3x 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 $105.23, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $21.05. 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 4.3x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $83.79 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $316 | $822 | 7 | 4,987 | +200.6% |
| Texas | $276 | $1,098 | 89 | 18,919 | +162.4% |
| Colorado | $200 | $631 | 16 | 4,128 | +89.9% |
| Arizona | $126 | $673 | 8 | 4,422 | +19.8% |
| Nebraska | $122 | $180 | 7 | 1,380 | +15.9% |
| Florida | $97 | $198 | 23 | 13,360 | -7.6% |
| South Carolina | $81 | $235 | 12 | 5,920 | -22.9% |
| California | $69 | $304 | 6 | 44,553 | -34.2% |
| Tennessee | $69 | $671 | 14 | 40,511 | -34.7% |
| Georgia | $68 | $205 | 9 | 12,079 | -35.1% |
| Alabama | $67 | $178 | 18 | 24,462 | -36.1% |
| Utah | $67 | $110 | 5 | 1,140 | -36.3% |
| North Carolina | $66 | $195 | 10 | 3,395 | -37.6% |
⚠️ 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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