Erythropoietin (protein) level
Medicare pricing data for 592 providers across 41 states
This procedure has a 7.5x markup — hospitals charge $137.98 but Medicare allows only $18.38. Uninsured patients may face bills 7.5 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
Erythropoietin (protein) level (HCPCS code 82668) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $18.38, but hospitals typically charge $137.98 — a 7.5x 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 $18.38, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $3.68. 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 7.5x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $18.38 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $18 | $249 | 7 | 1,068 | +0.2% |
| Georgia | $18 | $190 | 4 | 1,264 | +0.2% |
| Hawaii | $18 | $71 | 2 | 315 | +0.2% |
| Illinois | $18 | $215 | 31 | 1,457 | +0.2% |
| Indiana | $18 | $150 | 5 | 367 | +0.2% |
| Louisiana | $18 | $113 | 4 | 27 | +0.2% |
| Maine | $18 | $62 | 2 | 94 | +0.2% |
| Massachusetts | $18 | $187 | 7 | 1,406 | +0.2% |
| Missouri | $18 | $215 | 5 | 27 | +0.2% |
| Nebraska | $18 | $50 | 6 | 317 | +0.2% |
| New Hampshire | $18 | $61 | 9 | 22 | +0.2% |
| New Jersey | $18 | $171 | 14 | 10,582 | +0.2% |
| New Mexico | $18 | $242 | 1 | 136 | +0.2% |
| Oklahoma | $18 | $127 | 7 | 394 | +0.2% |
| Pennsylvania | $18 | $174 | 8 | 936 | +0.2% |
| Rhode Island | $18 | $33 | 1 | 32 | +0.2% |
| South Dakota | $18 | $112 | 2 | 24 | +0.2% |
| Virginia | $18 | $64 | 10 | 307 | +0.2% |
| Wisconsin | $18 | $148 | 7 | 364 | +0.2% |
| Colorado | $18 | $162 | 8 | 414 | +0.2% |
| Kansas | $18 | $186 | 5 | 1,452 | +0.1% |
| Florida | $18 | $115 | 20 | 11,454 | +0.1% |
| Maryland | $18 | $189 | 8 | 1,326 | +0.1% |
| New York | $18 | $166 | 16 | 11,692 | +0.1% |
| North Carolina | $18 | $129 | 14 | 6,230 | +0.1% |
| Washington | $18 | $140 | 14 | 1,139 | 0.0% |
| California | $18 | $154 | 41 | 10,383 | 0.0% |
| Texas | $18 | $105 | 27 | 9,586 | -0.1% |
| Nevada | $18 | $168 | 33 | 748 | -0.1% |
| Ohio | $18 | $127 | 14 | 2,401 | -0.2% |
| Arizona | $18 | $131 | 5 | 2,313 | -0.2% |
| Utah | $18 | $40 | 4 | 408 | -0.3% |
| Puerto Rico | $18 | $21 | 58 | 151 | -0.3% |
| Tennessee | $18 | $59 | 92 | 3,504 | -0.4% |
| Alabama | $18 | $72 | 33 | 2,075 | -0.4% |
| Michigan | $18 | $50 | 10 | 508 | -0.5% |
| South Carolina | $18 | $61 | 4 | 162 | -0.5% |
| Oregon | $18 | $86 | 5 | 209 | -0.7% |
| Arkansas | $18 | $42 | 25 | 1,040 | -1.0% |
| Iowa | $18 | $62 | 4 | 184 | -1.1% |
| Kentucky | $18 | $67 | 3 | 26 | -3.3% |
⚠️ 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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