Immunologic analysis technique on serum (immunofixation)
Medicare pricing data for 3,670 providers across 51 states
This procedure has a 6.0x markup — hospitals charge $120.39 but Medicare allows only $19.96. Uninsured patients may face bills 6.0 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
Immunologic analysis technique on serum (immunofixation) (HCPCS code 86334) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $19.96, but hospitals typically charge $120.39 — a 6.0x 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 $19.96, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $3.99. 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 6.0x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $18.03 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $22 | $90 | 1 | 31 | +9.7% |
| Puerto Rico | $22 | $25 | 97 | 268 | +9.5% |
| Nevada | $22 | $178 | 39 | 5,278 | +9.4% |
| New Mexico | $22 | $167 | 6 | 1,274 | +8.9% |
| New Jersey | $21 | $151 | 172 | 99,884 | +7.6% |
| Arizona | $21 | $138 | 36 | 14,347 | +6.3% |
| California | $21 | $151 | 167 | 73,965 | +4.4% |
| Colorado | $21 | $134 | 65 | 8,112 | +3.7% |
| New York | $21 | $130 | 264 | 62,598 | +3.2% |
| Georgia | $20 | $169 | 83 | 22,099 | +2.3% |
| Kansas | $20 | $167 | 32 | 11,126 | +2.2% |
| Washington | $20 | $106 | 49 | 11,138 | +2.2% |
| Virginia | $20 | $117 | 113 | 19,777 | +1.6% |
| Maryland | $20 | $127 | 38 | 9,861 | +1.5% |
| Tennessee | $20 | $76 | 115 | 16,286 | +1.2% |
| North Carolina | $20 | $105 | 87 | 54,342 | +1.1% |
| Texas | $20 | $116 | 281 | 84,525 | +1.0% |
| Alabama | $20 | $94 | 65 | 19,586 | +0.2% |
| Florida | $20 | $126 | 208 | 132,000 | +0.1% |
| Hawaii | $20 | $70 | 15 | 1,914 | -0.5% |
| Oklahoma | $20 | $116 | 20 | 4,066 | -2.1% |
| South Dakota | $19 | $91 | 22 | 708 | -3.0% |
| Massachusetts | $19 | $109 | 83 | 48,230 | -3.3% |
| Ohio | $19 | $87 | 158 | 44,270 | -4.1% |
| Nebraska | $19 | $52 | 16 | 3,385 | -4.5% |
| District of Columbia | $19 | $56 | 6 | 269 | -4.7% |
| Oregon | $19 | $54 | 42 | 4,227 | -5.4% |
| Pennsylvania | $19 | $116 | 136 | 21,277 | -5.7% |
| Maine | $19 | $61 | 11 | 3,834 | -5.9% |
| Rhode Island | $19 | $65 | 10 | 2,009 | -6.2% |
| Connecticut | $19 | $97 | 28 | 5,196 | -6.7% |
| Illinois | $19 | $126 | 173 | 29,860 | -6.8% |
| Wisconsin | $19 | $130 | 67 | 13,767 | -7.0% |
| Minnesota | $18 | $79 | 405 | 6,767 | -7.4% |
| North Dakota | $18 | $82 | 11 | 2,460 | -8.7% |
| Indiana | $18 | $78 | 56 | 5,664 | -9.6% |
| Michigan | $18 | $92 | 115 | 19,696 | -10.1% |
| Louisiana | $18 | $133 | 21 | 2,460 | -11.1% |
| Delaware | $18 | $82 | 3 | 364 | -11.4% |
| Iowa | $18 | $80 | 76 | 8,601 | -11.6% |
| West Virginia | $18 | $79 | 5 | 291 | -11.9% |
| Montana | $18 | $48 | 5 | 151 | -12.2% |
| New Hampshire | $17 | $152 | 4 | 855 | -12.6% |
| Kentucky | $17 | $62 | 25 | 5,529 | -12.8% |
| Missouri | $17 | $74 | 55 | 5,627 | -12.9% |
| Utah | $17 | $76 | 34 | 4,072 | -13.3% |
| Arkansas | $17 | $51 | 42 | 10,323 | -13.4% |
| Vermont | $17 | $88 | 12 | 2,238 | -13.7% |
| Mississippi | $17 | $102 | 39 | 1,594 | -14.2% |
| Idaho | $17 | $37 | 19 | 885 | -14.3% |
| South Carolina | $17 | $70 | 32 | 3,249 | -14.5% |
⚠️ 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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