Urine osmolality (concentration) measurement
Medicare pricing data for 658 providers across 43 states
This procedure has a 11.0x markup — hospitals charge $73.27 but Medicare allows only $6.68. Uninsured patients may face bills 11.0 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
Urine osmolality (concentration) measurement (HCPCS code 83935) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $6.68, but hospitals typically charge $73.27 — a 11.0x 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 $6.68, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $1.34. 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 11.0x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $6.68 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $7 | $71 | 151 | 20,311 | +0.1% |
| Georgia | $7 | $100 | 7 | 1,751 | 0.0% |
| Idaho | $7 | $40 | 4 | 28 | 0.0% |
| Indiana | $7 | $66 | 6 | 111 | 0.0% |
| Kansas | $7 | $99 | 7 | 1,734 | 0.0% |
| Kentucky | $7 | $35 | 6 | 105 | 0.0% |
| Louisiana | $7 | $47 | 5 | 24 | 0.0% |
| Massachusetts | $7 | $89 | 87 | 1,692 | 0.0% |
| Missouri | $7 | $16 | 5 | 22 | 0.0% |
| Nevada | $7 | $88 | 2 | 446 | 0.0% |
| New Hampshire | $7 | $31 | 15 | 19 | 0.0% |
| New Mexico | $7 | $69 | 3 | 105 | 0.0% |
| New York | $7 | $50 | 15 | 1,750 | 0.0% |
| North Dakota | $7 | $44 | 9 | 61 | 0.0% |
| Oklahoma | $7 | $65 | 8 | 398 | 0.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $7 | $76 | 13 | 605 | 0.0% |
| Rhode Island | $7 | $33 | 2 | 95 | 0.0% |
| South Dakota | $7 | $49 | 3 | 59 | 0.0% |
| Tennessee | $7 | $52 | 4 | 515 | 0.0% |
| Texas | $7 | $77 | 29 | 4,385 | 0.0% |
| Utah | $7 | $18 | 2 | 57 | 0.0% |
| Virginia | $7 | $28 | 17 | 656 | 0.0% |
| Puerto Rico | $7 | $8 | 20 | 41 | 0.0% |
| Alabama | $7 | $66 | 5 | 1,409 | 0.0% |
| Arizona | $7 | $69 | 7 | 2,992 | 0.0% |
| Colorado | $7 | $61 | 7 | 267 | 0.0% |
| Florida | $7 | $91 | 14 | 4,652 | -0.1% |
| Illinois | $7 | $93 | 17 | 791 | -0.1% |
| Maryland | $7 | $91 | 6 | 783 | -0.1% |
| North Carolina | $7 | $65 | 12 | 7,619 | -0.1% |
| Ohio | $7 | $55 | 14 | 1,195 | -0.1% |
| California | $7 | $71 | 35 | 6,689 | -0.1% |
| Connecticut | $7 | $62 | 2 | 24 | -0.1% |
| New Jersey | $7 | $86 | 47 | 5,772 | -0.3% |
| Washington | $7 | $71 | 12 | 690 | -0.3% |
| Iowa | $7 | $47 | 4 | 190 | -0.4% |
| Hawaii | $7 | $30 | 2 | 374 | -0.6% |
| Oregon | $7 | $42 | 5 | 200 | -0.9% |
| Wisconsin | $7 | $59 | 15 | 622 | -0.9% |
| Michigan | $7 | $42 | 10 | 118 | -1.3% |
| South Carolina | $7 | $22 | 8 | 69 | -2.1% |
| Maine | $7 | $31 | 2 | 68 | -2.5% |
| Mississippi | $6 | $167 | 7 | 16 | -6.3% |
⚠️ 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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