Gammaglobulin (immune system protein) measurement, immunoglobulin subclasses
Medicare pricing data for 276 providers across 37 states
This procedure has a 11.1x markup — hospitals charge $86.84 but Medicare allows only $7.84. Uninsured patients may face bills 11.1 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
Gammaglobulin (immune system protein) measurement, immunoglobulin subclasses (HCPCS code 82787) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $7.84, but hospitals typically charge $86.84 — a 11.1x 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 $7.84, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $1.57. 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 11.1x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $7.84 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $8 | $68 | 5 | 8,011 | +0.3% |
| Illinois | $8 | $94 | 5 | 1,535 | +0.3% |
| Iowa | $8 | $70 | 4 | 167 | +0.3% |
| Kansas | $8 | $79 | 5 | 4,728 | +0.3% |
| Louisiana | $8 | $108 | 3 | 314 | +0.3% |
| Maine | $8 | $48 | 1 | 219 | +0.3% |
| Massachusetts | $8 | $94 | 4 | 2,765 | +0.3% |
| Michigan | $8 | $67 | 5 | 90 | +0.3% |
| Minnesota | $8 | $109 | 33 | 1,628 | +0.3% |
| New Mexico | $8 | $29 | 1 | 64 | +0.3% |
| North Carolina | $8 | $108 | 10 | 10,788 | +0.3% |
| Oregon | $8 | $53 | 3 | 155 | +0.3% |
| Rhode Island | $8 | $14 | 1 | 90 | +0.3% |
| South Carolina | $8 | $51 | 2 | 348 | +0.3% |
| South Dakota | $8 | $69 | 3 | 173 | +0.3% |
| Tennessee | $8 | $64 | 3 | 596 | +0.3% |
| Texas | $8 | $90 | 36 | 14,743 | +0.3% |
| Colorado | $8 | $115 | 6 | 1,695 | +0.3% |
| Florida | $8 | $93 | 13 | 15,802 | +0.1% |
| New Jersey | $8 | $102 | 17 | 16,430 | +0.1% |
| New York | $8 | $77 | 8 | 2,926 | +0.1% |
| California | $8 | $88 | 23 | 13,898 | +0.1% |
| Maryland | $8 | $87 | 5 | 1,493 | 0.0% |
| Ohio | $8 | $92 | 13 | 3,699 | 0.0% |
| Oklahoma | $8 | $86 | 4 | 1,632 | 0.0% |
| Arizona | $8 | $85 | 4 | 3,913 | 0.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $8 | $80 | 5 | 889 | -0.1% |
| Alabama | $8 | $51 | 3 | 12,360 | -0.4% |
| Connecticut | $8 | $71 | 2 | 113 | -0.4% |
| Washington | $8 | $86 | 6 | 1,629 | -0.5% |
| Nevada | $8 | $93 | 1 | 316 | -0.6% |
| Utah | $8 | $24 | 5 | 637 | -0.6% |
| Mississippi | $8 | $1,021 | 2 | 73 | -0.9% |
| Wisconsin | $8 | $98 | 6 | 303 | -1.7% |
| Indiana | $8 | $58 | 2 | 103 | -3.4% |
| Virginia | $8 | $18 | 6 | 765 | -3.8% |
| Hawaii | $7 | $46 | 2 | 188 | -4.6% |
⚠️ 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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