Natriuretic peptide (heart and blood vessel protein) level
Medicare pricing data for 11,304 providers across 50 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
Natriuretic peptide (heart and blood vessel protein) level (HCPCS code 83880) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $38.40, but hospitals typically charge $166.05 — a 4.3x 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 $38.40, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $7.68. 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 4.3x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $38.40 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $38 | $72 | 7 | 303 | +0.2% |
| Montana | $38 | $94 | 34 | 266 | +0.2% |
| New Hampshire | $38 | $239 | 4 | 196 | +0.2% |
| New Mexico | $38 | $112 | 17 | 1,779 | +0.2% |
| Rhode Island | $38 | $100 | 14 | 1,883 | +0.2% |
| West Virginia | $38 | $221 | 14 | 53 | +0.2% |
| Massachusetts | $38 | $162 | 556 | 23,724 | +0.2% |
| Idaho | $38 | $92 | 28 | 1,747 | +0.1% |
| Kansas | $38 | $183 | 192 | 27,234 | +0.1% |
| New Jersey | $38 | $201 | 138 | 97,850 | +0.1% |
| New York | $38 | $202 | 464 | 62,108 | +0.1% |
| Florida | $38 | $156 | 578 | 55,876 | +0.1% |
| Maine | $38 | $110 | 49 | 1,024 | +0.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $38 | $162 | 51 | 14,127 | +0.1% |
| Arizona | $38 | $172 | 149 | 18,229 | +0.1% |
| California | $38 | $157 | 387 | 106,312 | +0.1% |
| Ohio | $38 | $149 | 248 | 28,807 | +0.1% |
| Colorado | $38 | $191 | 92 | 8,832 | +0.1% |
| Louisiana | $38 | $143 | 158 | 5,514 | +0.1% |
| Maryland | $38 | $162 | 24 | 8,037 | +0.1% |
| Michigan | $38 | $87 | 95 | 13,142 | +0.1% |
| Oregon | $38 | $110 | 179 | 5,540 | +0.0% |
| Texas | $38 | $169 | 940 | 108,618 | +0.0% |
| Utah | $38 | $90 | 220 | 3,547 | +0.0% |
| Nevada | $38 | $159 | 54 | 3,766 | 0.0% |
| North Carolina | $38 | $194 | 737 | 59,615 | 0.0% |
| Oklahoma | $38 | $143 | 68 | 25,406 | 0.0% |
| Missouri | $38 | $121 | 314 | 4,272 | -0.0% |
| Nebraska | $38 | $87 | 108 | 5,156 | -0.0% |
| North Dakota | $38 | $164 | 40 | 2,435 | -0.0% |
| Georgia | $38 | $170 | 220 | 13,162 | -0.1% |
| Wyoming | $38 | $160 | 42 | 339 | -0.1% |
| Illinois | $38 | $159 | 474 | 25,934 | -0.1% |
| Iowa | $38 | $138 | 265 | 5,154 | -0.1% |
| Virginia | $38 | $119 | 279 | 12,974 | -0.1% |
| Connecticut | $38 | $179 | 16 | 951 | -0.1% |
| Indiana | $38 | $104 | 112 | 4,153 | -0.1% |
| Minnesota | $38 | $156 | 1,077 | 13,703 | -0.2% |
| Hawaii | $38 | $98 | 4 | 3,290 | -0.2% |
| Tennessee | $38 | $134 | 689 | 19,626 | -0.2% |
| Alabama | $38 | $171 | 322 | 19,949 | -0.2% |
| South Dakota | $38 | $156 | 116 | 1,823 | -0.3% |
| Puerto Rico | $38 | $43 | 161 | 840 | -0.3% |
| Washington | $38 | $164 | 402 | 18,902 | -0.4% |
| Wisconsin | $38 | $180 | 365 | 17,732 | -0.4% |
| Arkansas | $38 | $180 | 157 | 6,175 | -0.4% |
| Kentucky | $38 | $102 | 126 | 4,591 | -0.5% |
| South Carolina | $38 | $117 | 193 | 5,330 | -0.5% |
| Mississippi | $38 | $123 | 241 | 7,161 | -0.7% |
| Alaska | $38 | $208 | 60 | 374 | -0.7% |
⚠️ 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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