Dehydroepiandrosterone (dhea-s) hormone level
Medicare pricing data for 1,553 providers across 44 states
This procedure has a 6.4x markup — hospitals charge $139.66 but Medicare allows only $21.75. Uninsured patients may face bills 6.4 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
Dehydroepiandrosterone (dhea-s) hormone level (HCPCS code 82627) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $21.75, but hospitals typically charge $139.66 — a 6.4x 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 $21.75, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $4.35. 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 6.4x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $21.75 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $22 | $241 | 10 | 1,002 | +0.2% |
| District of Columbia | $22 | $51 | 1 | 28 | +0.2% |
| Georgia | $22 | $207 | 8 | 3,381 | +0.2% |
| Indiana | $22 | $59 | 11 | 577 | +0.2% |
| Louisiana | $22 | $52 | 12 | 982 | +0.2% |
| Maine | $22 | $56 | 2 | 29 | +0.2% |
| North Dakota | $22 | $56 | 5 | 5,590 | +0.2% |
| Pennsylvania | $22 | $88 | 11 | 3,047 | +0.2% |
| Connecticut | $22 | $96 | 8 | 32 | +0.2% |
| Kansas | $22 | $195 | 9 | 4,199 | +0.1% |
| Massachusetts | $22 | $83 | 52 | 8,706 | +0.1% |
| New Jersey | $22 | $162 | 77 | 18,921 | +0.1% |
| New York | $22 | $124 | 105 | 10,234 | +0.1% |
| Florida | $22 | $176 | 181 | 20,256 | +0.1% |
| Nevada | $22 | $215 | 16 | 1,057 | +0.1% |
| Ohio | $22 | $151 | 50 | 7,057 | +0.1% |
| Texas | $22 | $160 | 153 | 17,401 | +0.1% |
| California | $22 | $134 | 94 | 29,415 | +0.1% |
| Maryland | $22 | $124 | 18 | 2,713 | +0.0% |
| Puerto Rico | $22 | $23 | 60 | 406 | +0.0% |
| Colorado | $22 | $147 | 11 | 1,044 | +0.0% |
| Illinois | $22 | $197 | 41 | 4,492 | 0.0% |
| New Mexico | $22 | $78 | 4 | 329 | 0.0% |
| Arizona | $22 | $159 | 43 | 9,792 | -0.0% |
| Alabama | $22 | $115 | 16 | 3,759 | -0.1% |
| Idaho | $22 | $50 | 9 | 187 | -0.1% |
| North Carolina | $22 | $129 | 54 | 16,427 | -0.1% |
| Oklahoma | $22 | $129 | 36 | 1,646 | -0.2% |
| Wisconsin | $22 | $130 | 14 | 481 | -0.3% |
| Michigan | $22 | $54 | 14 | 763 | -0.4% |
| South Dakota | $22 | $101 | 5 | 67 | -0.4% |
| Washington | $22 | $127 | 30 | 1,537 | -0.4% |
| Hawaii | $22 | $86 | 2 | 846 | -0.4% |
| South Carolina | $22 | $53 | 15 | 997 | -0.5% |
| Kentucky | $22 | $81 | 20 | 635 | -0.5% |
| Minnesota | $22 | $168 | 100 | 1,187 | -0.6% |
| Oregon | $22 | $51 | 63 | 2,918 | -0.6% |
| Rhode Island | $22 | $51 | 6 | 124 | -0.6% |
| Utah | $22 | $48 | 40 | 319 | -0.6% |
| Nebraska | $22 | $42 | 7 | 178 | -0.6% |
| Iowa | $22 | $94 | 6 | 81 | -0.7% |
| Tennessee | $22 | $83 | 97 | 2,009 | -1.1% |
| Mississippi | $21 | $153 | 10 | 96 | -3.4% |
| Virginia | $20 | $60 | 13 | 407 | -5.9% |
⚠️ 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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