Hdl cholesterol level
Medicare pricing data for 786 providers across 41 states
This procedure has a 5.2x markup — hospitals charge $41.68 but Medicare allows only $8.02. Uninsured patients may face bills 5.2 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
Hdl cholesterol level (HCPCS code 83718) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $8.02, but hospitals typically charge $41.68 — a 5.2x 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 $8.02, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $1.60. 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 5.2x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $8.02 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $8 | $85 | 36 | 10,581 | +0.1% |
| Kansas | $8 | $45 | 19 | 722 | +0.1% |
| Louisiana | $8 | $20 | 3 | 1,377 | +0.1% |
| Maine | $8 | $26 | 4 | 33 | +0.1% |
| Massachusetts | $8 | $53 | 41 | 1,739 | +0.1% |
| Michigan | $8 | $12 | 15 | 14,767 | +0.1% |
| Minnesota | $8 | $49 | 30 | 5,573 | +0.1% |
| Mississippi | $8 | $51 | 8 | 608 | +0.1% |
| Nevada | $8 | $69 | 2 | 51 | +0.1% |
| New Jersey | $8 | $61 | 17 | 2,451 | +0.1% |
| New Mexico | $8 | $52 | 3 | 18 | +0.1% |
| New York | $8 | $25 | 35 | 5,624 | +0.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $8 | $31 | 32 | 1,552 | +0.1% |
| Rhode Island | $8 | $43 | 2 | 56 | +0.1% |
| Texas | $8 | $31 | 28 | 4,964 | +0.1% |
| West Virginia | $8 | $24 | 2 | 14 | +0.1% |
| Arizona | $8 | $63 | 11 | 5,877 | +0.1% |
| Colorado | $8 | $53 | 5 | 151 | +0.1% |
| Connecticut | $8 | $30 | 2 | 13 | +0.1% |
| Maryland | $8 | $42 | 12 | 552 | 0.0% |
| North Carolina | $8 | $57 | 20 | 1,593 | 0.0% |
| Virginia | $8 | $25 | 16 | 699 | 0.0% |
| Washington | $8 | $46 | 14 | 619 | 0.0% |
| California | $8 | $40 | 72 | 21,109 | 0.0% |
| Indiana | $8 | $32 | 18 | 1,607 | -0.1% |
| Utah | $8 | $19 | 9 | 477 | -0.1% |
| Wisconsin | $8 | $73 | 40 | 504 | -0.1% |
| Alabama | $8 | $50 | 14 | 216 | -0.1% |
| Illinois | $8 | $72 | 18 | 553 | -0.2% |
| Iowa | $8 | $85 | 24 | 985 | -0.2% |
| Ohio | $8 | $21 | 81 | 1,897 | -0.2% |
| Oklahoma | $8 | $27 | 11 | 249 | -0.2% |
| South Carolina | $8 | $42 | 12 | 293 | -0.2% |
| Arkansas | $8 | $22 | 7 | 246 | -0.2% |
| Georgia | $8 | $62 | 12 | 1,206 | -0.4% |
| Missouri | $8 | $28 | 36 | 4,837 | -0.4% |
| South Dakota | $8 | $20 | 11 | 151 | -0.5% |
| Tennessee | $8 | $27 | 27 | 558 | -0.5% |
| Kentucky | $8 | $25 | 10 | 117 | -0.6% |
| Hawaii | $8 | $39 | 2 | 112 | -0.7% |
| Oregon | $8 | $25 | 12 | 191 | -0.9% |
⚠️ 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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