Test to measure oxygen level in blood using ear or finger device
Medicare pricing data for 979 providers across 32 states
This procedure has a 5.5x markup — hospitals charge $12.78 but Medicare allows only $2.31. Uninsured patients may face bills 5.5 times higher than what insurance negotiates. This is a specialized procedure with relatively few Medicare claims. Pricing data may be less reliable due to smaller sample sizes. 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
Test to measure oxygen level in blood using ear or finger device (HCPCS code 94760) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $2.31, but hospitals typically charge $12.78 — a 5.5x 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 $2.31, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $0.46. 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 5.5x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $1.67 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $3 | $21 | 216 | 1,505 | +29.9% |
| District of Columbia | $3 | $32 | 10 | 24 | +22.9% |
| New Jersey | $3 | $17 | 20 | 63 | +15.6% |
| Maryland | $3 | $14 | 20 | 51 | +13.0% |
| Florida | $3 | $10 | 62 | 85 | +10.4% |
| Connecticut | $3 | $18 | 13 | 20 | +10.0% |
| California | $3 | $15 | 78 | 284 | +9.1% |
| Massachusetts | $3 | $28 | 100 | 386 | +8.2% |
| Virginia | $3 | $19 | 14 | 17 | +8.2% |
| Nevada | $2 | $35 | 7 | 21 | +3.9% |
| Rhode Island | $2 | $12 | 9 | 39 | +3.9% |
| Colorado | $2 | $14 | 9 | 15 | +2.6% |
| Washington | $2 | $9 | 28 | 99 | +0.9% |
| Illinois | $2 | $9 | 30 | 1,613 | -0.9% |
| Texas | $2 | $27 | 54 | 232 | -0.9% |
| Michigan | $2 | $11 | 37 | 102 | -2.2% |
| Oregon | $2 | $7 | 18 | 21 | -3.5% |
| Missouri | $2 | $14 | 7 | 35 | -4.8% |
| Arizona | $2 | $12 | 27 | 128 | -4.8% |
| Louisiana | $2 | $11 | 17 | 22 | -5.2% |
| Wisconsin | $2 | $25 | 9 | 23 | -6.1% |
| West Virginia | $2 | $35 | 9 | 40 | -6.5% |
| Ohio | $2 | $23 | 24 | 55 | -6.9% |
| North Carolina | $2 | $13 | 12 | 18 | -7.8% |
| South Carolina | $2 | $21 | 6 | 19 | -10.0% |
| Indiana | $2 | $9 | 17 | 79 | -10.4% |
| Kentucky | $2 | $6 | 20 | 3,233 | -11.7% |
| Tennessee | $2 | $19 | 13 | 65 | -13.9% |
| Mississippi | $2 | $16 | 4 | 20 | -16.0% |
| Arkansas | $2 | $9 | 6 | 14 | -17.3% |
| Oklahoma | $2 | $16 | 7 | 23 | -19.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $2 | $19 | 30 | 344 | -26.8% |
⚠️ 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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