Folic acid level, rbc
Medicare pricing data for 301 providers across 34 states
This procedure has a 6.8x markup — hospitals charge $116.91 but Medicare allows only $17.27. Uninsured patients may face bills 6.8 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
Folic acid level, rbc (HCPCS code 82747) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $17.27, but hospitals typically charge $116.91 — a 6.8x 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 $17.27, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $3.45. 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 6.8x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $17.27 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $17 | $103 | 11 | 1,960 | +0.2% |
| Iowa | $17 | $60 | 2 | 158 | +0.2% |
| Kansas | $17 | $161 | 6 | 871 | +0.2% |
| Louisiana | $17 | $59 | 4 | 12 | +0.2% |
| Maryland | $17 | $185 | 5 | 478 | +0.2% |
| Massachusetts | $17 | $175 | 10 | 964 | +0.2% |
| Michigan | $17 | $95 | 9 | 270 | +0.2% |
| Mississippi | $17 | $53 | 4 | 17 | +0.2% |
| Nevada | $17 | $173 | 2 | 370 | +0.2% |
| New Mexico | $17 | $74 | 3 | 55 | +0.2% |
| Oklahoma | $17 | $120 | 5 | 173 | +0.2% |
| Pennsylvania | $17 | $149 | 8 | 353 | +0.2% |
| Rhode Island | $17 | $52 | 2 | 194 | +0.2% |
| Tennessee | $17 | $111 | 4 | 243 | +0.2% |
| Utah | $17 | $36 | 4 | 145 | +0.2% |
| Washington | $17 | $152 | 4 | 389 | +0.2% |
| Wisconsin | $17 | $112 | 8 | 29 | +0.2% |
| Colorado | $17 | $106 | 6 | 101 | +0.2% |
| New Jersey | $17 | $142 | 13 | 2,258 | +0.1% |
| Ohio | $17 | $143 | 10 | 2,267 | +0.1% |
| Florida | $17 | $174 | 13 | 3,192 | +0.1% |
| North Carolina | $17 | $95 | 27 | 4,914 | +0.1% |
| South Carolina | $17 | $49 | 4 | 162 | +0.1% |
| Texas | $17 | $116 | 23 | 5,545 | +0.1% |
| Georgia | $17 | $147 | 25 | 2,617 | 0.0% |
| New York | $17 | $74 | 9 | 6,946 | 0.0% |
| Virginia | $17 | $78 | 11 | 1,240 | 0.0% |
| Kentucky | $17 | $66 | 3 | 327 | -0.1% |
| Arizona | $17 | $124 | 3 | 1,264 | -0.1% |
| California | $17 | $116 | 29 | 6,264 | -0.2% |
| Indiana | $17 | $86 | 3 | 300 | -0.4% |
| Alabama | $17 | $144 | 3 | 757 | -0.5% |
| Oregon | $17 | $41 | 4 | 47 | -1.3% |
| Hawaii | $17 | $89 | 2 | 66 | -2.1% |
⚠️ 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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