Organic acid level
Medicare pricing data for 491 providers across 42 states
This procedure has a 9.7x markup — hospitals charge $201.14 but Medicare allows only $20.72. Uninsured patients may face bills 9.7 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
Organic acid level (HCPCS code 83921) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $20.72, but hospitals typically charge $201.14 — a 9.7x 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 $20.72, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $4.14. 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 9.7x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $20.72 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $21 | $294 | 7 | 5,470 | +0.3% |
| Idaho | $21 | $129 | 4 | 104 | +0.3% |
| Indiana | $21 | $206 | 3 | 315 | +0.3% |
| Kansas | $21 | $265 | 8 | 3,308 | +0.3% |
| Maine | $21 | $150 | 2 | 272 | +0.3% |
| Maryland | $21 | $250 | 8 | 3,196 | +0.3% |
| Mississippi | $21 | $220 | 6 | 53 | +0.3% |
| Missouri | $21 | $323 | 11 | 29 | +0.3% |
| Nevada | $21 | $271 | 3 | 1,422 | +0.3% |
| New Hampshire | $21 | $191 | 7 | 32 | +0.3% |
| Rhode Island | $21 | $57 | 2 | 288 | +0.3% |
| South Dakota | $21 | $72 | 4 | 87 | +0.3% |
| Tennessee | $21 | $128 | 4 | 541 | +0.3% |
| Colorado | $21 | $252 | 8 | 2,032 | +0.3% |
| Connecticut | $21 | $177 | 2 | 36 | +0.3% |
| Florida | $21 | $269 | 17 | 13,863 | +0.3% |
| Illinois | $21 | $235 | 14 | 3,813 | +0.3% |
| Massachusetts | $21 | $87 | 25 | 35,402 | +0.3% |
| New Jersey | $21 | $247 | 15 | 20,757 | +0.3% |
| Ohio | $21 | $190 | 13 | 5,093 | +0.3% |
| Texas | $21 | $205 | 32 | 10,590 | +0.3% |
| North Carolina | $21 | $243 | 17 | 24,477 | +0.2% |
| Pennsylvania | $21 | $219 | 10 | 3,027 | +0.2% |
| Alabama | $21 | $224 | 7 | 1,833 | +0.2% |
| Arizona | $21 | $209 | 7 | 8,431 | +0.2% |
| Kentucky | $21 | $28 | 5 | 1,787 | +0.1% |
| Virginia | $21 | $69 | 8 | 2,331 | +0.1% |
| New York | $21 | $136 | 14 | 4,510 | +0.1% |
| Utah | $21 | $47 | 9 | 1,596 | +0.1% |
| Minnesota | $21 | $190 | 73 | 3,587 | +0.0% |
| Oregon | $21 | $141 | 7 | 1,406 | +0.0% |
| Washington | $21 | $189 | 10 | 4,235 | +0.0% |
| Michigan | $21 | $66 | 10 | 467 | 0.0% |
| New Mexico | $21 | $88 | 5 | 295 | 0.0% |
| Oklahoma | $21 | $271 | 5 | 717 | 0.0% |
| Hawaii | $21 | $186 | 2 | 1,268 | -0.1% |
| Wisconsin | $21 | $124 | 16 | 974 | -0.3% |
| Iowa | $21 | $67 | 7 | 549 | -0.4% |
| North Dakota | $21 | $71 | 8 | 50 | -0.7% |
| California | $20 | $259 | 41 | 25,159 | -1.7% |
| Louisiana | $20 | $169 | 5 | 21 | -3.0% |
| South Carolina | $20 | $137 | 12 | 70 | -4.6% |
⚠️ 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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