Adrenocorticotropic hormone (acth) level
Medicare pricing data for 543 providers across 41 states
This procedure has a 5.0x markup — hospitals charge $189.38 but Medicare allows only $37.72. Uninsured patients may face bills 5.0 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
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (acth) level (HCPCS code 82024) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $37.72, but hospitals typically charge $189.38 — a 5.0x 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 $37.72, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $7.54. 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 5.0x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $37.72 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $38 | $165 | 10 | 887 | +0.3% |
| Iowa | $38 | $91 | 4 | 123 | +0.3% |
| Louisiana | $38 | $167 | 4 | 28 | +0.3% |
| New Hampshire | $38 | $190 | 2 | 14 | +0.3% |
| Rhode Island | $38 | $95 | 1 | 107 | +0.3% |
| Connecticut | $38 | $183 | 2 | 14 | +0.3% |
| Georgia | $38 | $167 | 6 | 3,355 | +0.3% |
| Maryland | $38 | $165 | 6 | 3,710 | +0.3% |
| Massachusetts | $38 | $167 | 34 | 1,825 | +0.3% |
| Nevada | $38 | $167 | 2 | 1,800 | +0.3% |
| New Jersey | $38 | $225 | 19 | 9,818 | +0.3% |
| Puerto Rico | $38 | $41 | 45 | 116 | +0.3% |
| Florida | $38 | $160 | 49 | 10,360 | +0.3% |
| Minnesota | $38 | $336 | 48 | 1,302 | +0.2% |
| New Mexico | $38 | $128 | 3 | 463 | +0.2% |
| Kansas | $38 | $177 | 7 | 1,206 | +0.2% |
| Oklahoma | $38 | $184 | 7 | 557 | +0.2% |
| Texas | $38 | $174 | 38 | 9,425 | +0.2% |
| Colorado | $38 | $194 | 5 | 554 | +0.2% |
| Tennessee | $38 | $180 | 6 | 491 | +0.2% |
| Utah | $38 | $85 | 4 | 483 | +0.2% |
| North Carolina | $38 | $205 | 16 | 8,168 | +0.1% |
| California | $38 | $172 | 41 | 10,897 | +0.1% |
| Arizona | $38 | $241 | 9 | 4,250 | +0.1% |
| New York | $38 | $317 | 26 | 3,445 | +0.0% |
| Oregon | $38 | $127 | 4 | 251 | +0.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $38 | $155 | 6 | 707 | 0.0% |
| Ohio | $38 | $163 | 14 | 2,298 | -0.1% |
| South Carolina | $38 | $134 | 9 | 585 | -0.1% |
| Alabama | $38 | $204 | 5 | 2,683 | -0.1% |
| Kentucky | $38 | $131 | 6 | 714 | -0.3% |
| Indiana | $38 | $122 | 8 | 277 | -0.3% |
| Washington | $38 | $181 | 8 | 1,128 | -0.4% |
| Hawaii | $38 | $131 | 2 | 451 | -0.4% |
| North Dakota | $38 | $159 | 7 | 51 | -0.5% |
| Wisconsin | $37 | $186 | 12 | 958 | -1.0% |
| Michigan | $37 | $117 | 29 | 533 | -1.4% |
| Maine | $37 | $160 | 2 | 78 | -1.9% |
| Mississippi | $36 | $262 | 8 | 17 | -4.1% |
| South Dakota | $36 | $107 | 3 | 44 | -5.4% |
| Virginia | $28 | $91 | 6 | 434 | -24.6% |
⚠️ 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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