Insulin measurement, total
Medicare pricing data for 2,084 providers across 46 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
Insulin measurement, total (HCPCS code 83525) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $11.18, but hospitals typically charge $53.64 — a 4.8x 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 $11.18, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $2.24. 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 4.8x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $11.18 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $11 | $27 | 2 | 34 | +0.2% |
| Florida | $11 | $40 | 187 | 35,932 | +0.2% |
| Iowa | $11 | $40 | 7 | 78 | +0.2% |
| Kansas | $11 | $41 | 7 | 5,245 | +0.2% |
| Maine | $11 | $39 | 2 | 57 | +0.2% |
| Massachusetts | $11 | $22 | 32 | 23,129 | +0.2% |
| Missouri | $11 | $121 | 16 | 1,211 | +0.2% |
| North Dakota | $11 | $29 | 3 | 594 | +0.2% |
| Rhode Island | $11 | $38 | 2 | 61 | +0.2% |
| West Virginia | $11 | $75 | 3 | 30 | +0.2% |
| Colorado | $11 | $86 | 12 | 1,517 | +0.2% |
| Connecticut | $11 | $51 | 9 | 56 | +0.2% |
| Georgia | $11 | $37 | 23 | 7,106 | +0.1% |
| Maryland | $11 | $37 | 22 | 4,738 | +0.1% |
| Nevada | $11 | $34 | 7 | 1,685 | +0.1% |
| New Jersey | $11 | $74 | 98 | 27,103 | +0.1% |
| Ohio | $11 | $95 | 59 | 19,160 | +0.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $11 | $24 | 15 | 4,141 | +0.1% |
| Washington | $11 | $55 | 24 | 3,828 | +0.1% |
| Puerto Rico | $11 | $12 | 100 | 513 | +0.1% |
| Arizona | $11 | $62 | 25 | 11,245 | +0.1% |
| California | $11 | $50 | 102 | 30,190 | +0.1% |
| Indiana | $11 | $35 | 28 | 492 | 0.0% |
| New York | $11 | $51 | 148 | 19,521 | 0.0% |
| North Carolina | $11 | $66 | 62 | 21,936 | 0.0% |
| Idaho | $11 | $25 | 19 | 658 | -0.1% |
| Oklahoma | $11 | $51 | 24 | 2,744 | -0.1% |
| Texas | $11 | $62 | 99 | 29,002 | -0.1% |
| Illinois | $11 | $35 | 98 | 5,905 | -0.2% |
| Minnesota | $11 | $91 | 192 | 667 | -0.2% |
| Nebraska | $11 | $52 | 10 | 261 | -0.2% |
| Hawaii | $11 | $34 | 2 | 941 | -0.3% |
| Louisiana | $11 | $42 | 57 | 1,604 | -0.3% |
| South Carolina | $11 | $44 | 37 | 5,588 | -0.4% |
| Alabama | $11 | $61 | 36 | 6,446 | -0.4% |
| Michigan | $11 | $42 | 17 | 676 | -0.5% |
| New Mexico | $11 | $49 | 5 | 301 | -0.5% |
| South Dakota | $11 | $67 | 5 | 148 | -0.5% |
| Kentucky | $11 | $43 | 38 | 1,291 | -0.6% |
| Oregon | $11 | $31 | 67 | 2,671 | -0.7% |
| Tennessee | $11 | $50 | 241 | 5,801 | -0.7% |
| Utah | $11 | $25 | 86 | 591 | -0.8% |
| Wisconsin | $11 | $102 | 16 | 574 | -1.7% |
| Virginia | $11 | $23 | 6 | 446 | -2.1% |
| Mississippi | $10 | $70 | 11 | 19 | -9.3% |
| Arkansas | $10 | $56 | 13 | 33 | -13.8% |
⚠️ 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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