Glutamyltransferase (liver enzyme) level
Medicare pricing data for 5,433 providers across 51 states
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
Glutamyltransferase (liver enzyme) level (HCPCS code 82977) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $7.02, but hospitals typically charge $29.19 — a 4.2x 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 $7.02, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $1.40. 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 4.2x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $7.02 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $7 | $21 | 8 | 332 | +0.6% |
| Kansas | $7 | $46 | 45 | 5,020 | +0.6% |
| Maine | $7 | $26 | 15 | 112 | +0.6% |
| Maryland | $7 | $32 | 91 | 6,136 | +0.6% |
| Missouri | $7 | $65 | 122 | 1,811 | +0.6% |
| Montana | $7 | $35 | 5 | 56 | +0.6% |
| New Hampshire | $7 | $21 | 19 | 698 | +0.6% |
| North Dakota | $7 | $41 | 11 | 89 | +0.6% |
| Rhode Island | $7 | $25 | 4 | 299 | +0.6% |
| Vermont | $7 | $17 | 12 | 37 | +0.6% |
| Wyoming | $7 | $27 | 11 | 35 | +0.6% |
| California | $7 | $29 | 237 | 80,362 | +0.6% |
| Florida | $7 | $30 | 419 | 37,983 | +0.4% |
| Georgia | $7 | $34 | 119 | 10,159 | +0.4% |
| Illinois | $7 | $33 | 155 | 10,547 | +0.4% |
| Louisiana | $7 | $18 | 58 | 2,324 | +0.4% |
| Massachusetts | $7 | $33 | 105 | 5,986 | +0.4% |
| Michigan | $7 | $15 | 72 | 4,237 | +0.4% |
| New Mexico | $7 | $25 | 15 | 529 | +0.4% |
| Oklahoma | $7 | $22 | 23 | 2,687 | +0.4% |
| West Virginia | $7 | $18 | 14 | 842 | +0.4% |
| Colorado | $7 | $30 | 51 | 1,899 | +0.4% |
| Hawaii | $7 | $25 | 3 | 1,750 | +0.3% |
| Indiana | $7 | $27 | 50 | 562 | +0.3% |
| Mississippi | $7 | $38 | 75 | 5,048 | +0.3% |
| Nebraska | $7 | $23 | 29 | 275 | +0.3% |
| Nevada | $7 | $41 | 42 | 2,659 | +0.3% |
| North Carolina | $7 | $33 | 210 | 36,898 | +0.3% |
| Ohio | $7 | $29 | 128 | 11,456 | +0.3% |
| South Carolina | $7 | $22 | 59 | 6,199 | +0.3% |
| Virginia | $7 | $30 | 118 | 2,547 | +0.3% |
| Puerto Rico | $7 | $8 | 162 | 705 | +0.3% |
| Alabama | $7 | $26 | 81 | 10,180 | +0.3% |
| New York | $7 | $34 | 598 | 55,411 | +0.1% |
| Minnesota | $7 | $41 | 257 | 994 | 0.0% |
| Texas | $7 | $32 | 415 | 39,804 | 0.0% |
| Connecticut | $7 | $33 | 69 | 242 | 0.0% |
| Iowa | $7 | $20 | 118 | 1,059 | -0.1% |
| South Dakota | $7 | $26 | 33 | 149 | -0.1% |
| Alaska | $7 | $29 | 29 | 143 | -0.1% |
| Oregon | $7 | $22 | 93 | 1,086 | -0.3% |
| Utah | $7 | $18 | 33 | 888 | -0.3% |
| New Jersey | $7 | $33 | 215 | 86,798 | -0.4% |
| Arizona | $7 | $17 | 77 | 66,224 | -0.4% |
| Tennessee | $7 | $29 | 432 | 11,528 | -1.0% |
| Kentucky | $7 | $18 | 49 | 1,598 | -1.1% |
| Washington | $7 | $27 | 180 | 5,735 | -1.7% |
| Wisconsin | $7 | $40 | 83 | 1,588 | -2.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $7 | $19 | 79 | 11,442 | -2.1% |
| Idaho | $7 | $19 | 15 | 167 | -2.8% |
| Arkansas | $6 | $17 | 73 | 1,080 | -8.7% |
⚠️ 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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