Measurement of immunoglobulin light chains
Medicare pricing data for 1,497 providers across 45 states
This procedure has a 7.7x markup — hospitals charge $129.71 but Medicare allows only $16.89. Uninsured patients may face bills 7.7 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
Measurement of immunoglobulin light chains (HCPCS code 83521) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $16.89, but hospitals typically charge $129.71 — a 7.7x 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 $16.89, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $3.38. 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 7.7x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $16.89 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | $17 | $139 | 3 | 82 | +0.2% |
| Minnesota | $17 | $135 | 330 | 24,343 | +0.2% |
| New Hampshire | $17 | $59 | 12 | 94 | +0.2% |
| Rhode Island | $17 | $35 | 2 | 178 | +0.2% |
| Alaska | $17 | $70 | 1 | 54 | +0.2% |
| Georgia | $17 | $172 | 7 | 16,171 | +0.2% |
| Maryland | $17 | $174 | 5 | 4,686 | +0.2% |
| Nevada | $17 | $174 | 2 | 2,342 | +0.2% |
| Connecticut | $17 | $67 | 4 | 112 | +0.2% |
| Indiana | $17 | $99 | 4 | 1,295 | +0.1% |
| Kansas | $17 | $168 | 7 | 19,767 | +0.1% |
| Massachusetts | $17 | $206 | 12 | 15,619 | +0.1% |
| Nebraska | $17 | $39 | 3 | 3,338 | +0.1% |
| New Jersey | $17 | $153 | 91 | 127,103 | +0.1% |
| South Dakota | $17 | $67 | 5 | 1,950 | +0.1% |
| California | $17 | $143 | 34 | 91,414 | +0.1% |
| Colorado | $17 | $98 | 51 | 10,029 | +0.1% |
| Florida | $17 | $97 | 30 | 116,158 | +0.1% |
| Ohio | $17 | $134 | 16 | 34,403 | +0.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $17 | $165 | 8 | 14,833 | +0.1% |
| Arizona | $17 | $144 | 7 | 41,323 | +0.1% |
| Kentucky | $17 | $46 | 7 | 806 | 0.0% |
| Oregon | $17 | $91 | 6 | 1,841 | 0.0% |
| Texas | $17 | $93 | 257 | 96,794 | 0.0% |
| Utah | $17 | $39 | 27 | 2,585 | 0.0% |
| Virginia | $17 | $64 | 27 | 4,195 | 0.0% |
| Maine | $17 | $49 | 20 | 2,056 | -0.1% |
| New Mexico | $17 | $119 | 3 | 4,440 | -0.1% |
| North Carolina | $17 | $137 | 19 | 63,485 | -0.1% |
| Michigan | $17 | $41 | 35 | 5,127 | -0.1% |
| New York | $17 | $188 | 148 | 53,516 | -0.1% |
| Puerto Rico | $17 | $17 | 8 | 275 | -0.1% |
| Alabama | $17 | $133 | 23 | 17,127 | -0.1% |
| Illinois | $17 | $126 | 80 | 15,105 | -0.2% |
| Oklahoma | $17 | $109 | 9 | 7,084 | -0.2% |
| Tennessee | $17 | $58 | 108 | 21,139 | -0.2% |
| Hawaii | $17 | $60 | 2 | 4,210 | -0.3% |
| Missouri | $17 | $74 | 3 | 437 | -0.3% |
| Washington | $17 | $117 | 9 | 15,857 | -0.3% |
| Iowa | $17 | $83 | 6 | 3,202 | -0.5% |
| Wisconsin | $17 | $108 | 19 | 8,343 | -0.7% |
| Mississippi | $17 | $125 | 15 | 3,534 | -1.1% |
| North Dakota | $17 | $66 | 10 | 312 | -2.2% |
| Idaho | $16 | $39 | 1 | 108 | -2.4% |
| South Carolina | $16 | $66 | 9 | 285 | -3.4% |
⚠️ 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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