Thyroxine (thyroid chemical), total
Medicare pricing data for 3,871 providers across 48 states
This procedure has a 6.3x markup — hospitals charge $42.21 but Medicare allows only $6.72. Uninsured patients may face bills 6.3 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
Thyroxine (thyroid chemical), total (HCPCS code 84436) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $6.72, but hospitals typically charge $42.21 — a 6.3x 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 $6.72, 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 6.3x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $6.72 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $7 | $16 | 4 | 141 | +0.1% |
| Florida | $7 | $39 | 227 | 143,753 | +0.1% |
| Idaho | $7 | $40 | 5 | 67 | +0.1% |
| Illinois | $7 | $36 | 83 | 20,053 | +0.1% |
| Iowa | $7 | $27 | 6 | 161 | +0.1% |
| Kansas | $7 | $45 | 46 | 11,065 | +0.1% |
| Maine | $7 | $28 | 2 | 118 | +0.1% |
| Maryland | $7 | $41 | 86 | 10,272 | +0.1% |
| Massachusetts | $7 | $43 | 194 | 11,418 | +0.1% |
| Nebraska | $7 | $21 | 6 | 151 | +0.1% |
| Nevada | $7 | $46 | 36 | 6,087 | +0.1% |
| New Jersey | $7 | $44 | 109 | 170,707 | +0.1% |
| New Mexico | $7 | $30 | 7 | 1,662 | +0.1% |
| New York | $7 | $68 | 528 | 86,723 | +0.1% |
| North Dakota | $7 | $18 | 4 | 201 | +0.1% |
| Oklahoma | $7 | $26 | 27 | 6,479 | +0.1% |
| Rhode Island | $7 | $42 | 9 | 467 | +0.1% |
| Wyoming | $7 | $53 | 2 | 65 | +0.1% |
| Arizona | $7 | $42 | 25 | 25,024 | +0.1% |
| California | $7 | $35 | 144 | 104,699 | +0.1% |
| Connecticut | $7 | $30 | 26 | 267 | +0.1% |
| Georgia | $7 | $46 | 221 | 27,217 | 0.0% |
| Louisiana | $7 | $27 | 81 | 5,158 | 0.0% |
| Michigan | $7 | $23 | 42 | 1,528 | 0.0% |
| Mississippi | $7 | $37 | 28 | 1,281 | 0.0% |
| Missouri | $7 | $41 | 79 | 3,558 | 0.0% |
| North Carolina | $7 | $40 | 159 | 80,381 | 0.0% |
| Ohio | $7 | $37 | 40 | 37,928 | 0.0% |
| Oregon | $7 | $21 | 6 | 981 | 0.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $7 | $31 | 30 | 9,204 | 0.0% |
| South Carolina | $7 | $19 | 42 | 1,760 | 0.0% |
| Tennessee | $7 | $35 | 130 | 10,339 | 0.0% |
| Texas | $7 | $43 | 371 | 109,064 | 0.0% |
| Virginia | $7 | $25 | 141 | 7,403 | 0.0% |
| Washington | $7 | $43 | 35 | 6,775 | 0.0% |
| Puerto Rico | $7 | $8 | 454 | 6,290 | 0.0% |
| Colorado | $7 | $44 | 30 | 4,381 | 0.0% |
| Hawaii | $7 | $28 | 2 | 773 | -0.1% |
| Indiana | $7 | $24 | 10 | 1,092 | -0.1% |
| West Virginia | $7 | $42 | 8 | 544 | -0.1% |
| Alabama | $7 | $40 | 64 | 32,002 | -0.1% |
| Kentucky | $7 | $15 | 56 | 2,212 | -0.3% |
| New Hampshire | $7 | $27 | 9 | 211 | -0.3% |
| Wisconsin | $7 | $50 | 12 | 397 | -0.3% |
| Utah | $7 | $21 | 37 | 506 | -0.4% |
| Arkansas | $7 | $22 | 124 | 4,818 | -0.4% |
| South Dakota | $7 | $28 | 11 | 62 | -0.6% |
| Minnesota | $7 | $43 | 55 | 210 | -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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