Zinc level
Medicare pricing data for 350 providers across 39 states
This procedure has a 7.7x markup — hospitals charge $85.12 but Medicare allows only $11.10. Uninsured patients may face bills 7.7 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
Zinc level (HCPCS code 84630) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $11.10, but hospitals typically charge $85.12 — a 7.7x 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 $11.10, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $2.22. 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 7.7x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $11.10 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $11 | $90 | 6 | 2,866 | +0.5% |
| Idaho | $11 | $81 | 2 | 25 | +0.5% |
| Illinois | $11 | $126 | 7 | 1,435 | +0.5% |
| Indiana | $11 | $65 | 6 | 188 | +0.5% |
| Kentucky | $11 | $46 | 3 | 79 | +0.5% |
| Louisiana | $11 | $47 | 4 | 53 | +0.5% |
| Massachusetts | $11 | $99 | 3 | 725 | +0.5% |
| Missouri | $11 | $65 | 5 | 22 | +0.5% |
| New Mexico | $11 | $93 | 2 | 97 | +0.5% |
| New York | $11 | $45 | 12 | 800 | +0.5% |
| South Dakota | $11 | $59 | 4 | 49 | +0.5% |
| Utah | $11 | $29 | 7 | 842 | +0.5% |
| Puerto Rico | $11 | $12 | 19 | 73 | +0.5% |
| Colorado | $11 | $94 | 7 | 698 | +0.5% |
| Florida | $11 | $96 | 15 | 7,362 | +0.5% |
| Kansas | $11 | $93 | 6 | 1,960 | +0.5% |
| New Jersey | $11 | $92 | 17 | 12,491 | +0.5% |
| North Carolina | $11 | $80 | 13 | 15,858 | +0.5% |
| Ohio | $11 | $79 | 14 | 3,777 | +0.5% |
| Pennsylvania | $11 | $38 | 9 | 3,231 | +0.5% |
| Maryland | $11 | $103 | 6 | 1,306 | +0.4% |
| Washington | $11 | $67 | 9 | 1,312 | +0.4% |
| Alabama | $11 | $90 | 6 | 1,277 | +0.4% |
| Hawaii | $11 | $63 | 2 | 394 | +0.3% |
| Nevada | $11 | $89 | 3 | 446 | +0.3% |
| Tennessee | $11 | $51 | 9 | 609 | +0.3% |
| Arizona | $11 | $99 | 4 | 5,162 | +0.3% |
| Minnesota | $11 | $108 | 7 | 509 | +0.2% |
| Oklahoma | $11 | $72 | 8 | 732 | +0.2% |
| Texas | $11 | $83 | 28 | 6,027 | 0.0% |
| Iowa | $11 | $28 | 6 | 132 | -0.1% |
| Wisconsin | $11 | $105 | 7 | 247 | -0.2% |
| Virginia | $11 | $34 | 6 | 527 | -0.3% |
| Mississippi | $11 | $180 | 9 | 88 | -1.0% |
| Oregon | $11 | $50 | 7 | 403 | -1.4% |
| South Carolina | $11 | $39 | 5 | 41 | -1.9% |
| California | $11 | $92 | 36 | 11,951 | -2.0% |
| Michigan | $10 | $63 | 11 | 132 | -6.6% |
| North Dakota | $10 | $56 | 7 | 18 | -7.6% |
⚠️ 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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