Vitamin a level
Medicare pricing data for 275 providers across 38 states
This procedure has a 10.6x markup — hospitals charge $119.57 but Medicare allows only $11.32. Uninsured patients may face bills 10.6 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
Vitamin a level (HCPCS code 84590) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $11.32, but hospitals typically charge $119.57 — a 10.6x 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 $11.32, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $2.26. 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 10.6x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $11.32 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $11 | $162 | 2 | 692 | +0.5% |
| Idaho | $11 | $125 | 1 | 13 | +0.5% |
| Indiana | $11 | $116 | 3 | 44 | +0.5% |
| Kentucky | $11 | $32 | 3 | 25 | +0.5% |
| Louisiana | $11 | $90 | 2 | 16 | +0.5% |
| Maine | $11 | $30 | 2 | 24 | +0.5% |
| Massachusetts | $11 | $150 | 6 | 875 | +0.5% |
| New Jersey | $11 | $112 | 17 | 6,134 | +0.5% |
| New Mexico | $11 | $87 | 1 | 31 | +0.5% |
| New York | $11 | $83 | 14 | 2,500 | +0.5% |
| Rhode Island | $11 | $49 | 1 | 38 | +0.5% |
| South Dakota | $11 | $65 | 4 | 25 | +0.5% |
| Utah | $11 | $26 | 4 | 318 | +0.5% |
| Puerto Rico | $11 | $12 | 12 | 65 | +0.5% |
| Arizona | $11 | $126 | 4 | 1,262 | +0.5% |
| Colorado | $11 | $116 | 7 | 178 | +0.5% |
| Maryland | $11 | $147 | 4 | 562 | +0.4% |
| North Carolina | $11 | $111 | 10 | 5,516 | +0.4% |
| Pennsylvania | $11 | $57 | 7 | 1,041 | +0.4% |
| Texas | $11 | $131 | 15 | 2,464 | +0.4% |
| Florida | $11 | $156 | 12 | 3,443 | +0.4% |
| Illinois | $11 | $179 | 12 | 975 | +0.4% |
| Kansas | $11 | $147 | 6 | 1,082 | +0.3% |
| Nevada | $11 | $147 | 2 | 291 | +0.3% |
| Alabama | $11 | $97 | 4 | 372 | +0.3% |
| Ohio | $11 | $91 | 12 | 999 | +0.2% |
| Oklahoma | $11 | $141 | 3 | 358 | +0.1% |
| Virginia | $11 | $35 | 6 | 208 | +0.1% |
| Wisconsin | $11 | $120 | 7 | 149 | -0.1% |
| Washington | $11 | $96 | 7 | 643 | -0.2% |
| Hawaii | $11 | $74 | 2 | 232 | -0.3% |
| Minnesota | $11 | $156 | 7 | 677 | -0.4% |
| Tennessee | $11 | $83 | 8 | 253 | -0.4% |
| California | $11 | $135 | 24 | 4,201 | -2.3% |
| Oregon | $11 | $49 | 4 | 134 | -2.7% |
| Iowa | $11 | $35 | 6 | 178 | -3.1% |
| South Carolina | $11 | $34 | 5 | 22 | -4.1% |
| Michigan | $10 | $23 | 9 | 52 | -9.7% |
⚠️ 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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