Gallium ga-68, dotatate, diagnostic, 0.1 millicurie
Medicare pricing data for 715 providers across 32 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $56 in Alaska to $467 in New Mexico. Where you get this procedure matters more than almost any other factor. 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
Gallium ga-68, dotatate, diagnostic, 0.1 millicurie (HCPCS code A9587) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $86.15, but hospitals typically charge $228.31 — a 2.7x 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 $86.15, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $17.23. 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 2.7x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $68.63 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | $467 | $1,118 | 3 | 175 | +441.9% |
| Louisiana | $368 | $801 | 1 | 178 | +326.7% |
| Oklahoma | $247 | $1,005 | 9 | 920 | +186.9% |
| Kansas | $240 | $311 | 1 | 229 | +178.1% |
| Arkansas | $237 | $1,027 | 8 | 1,096 | +175.6% |
| New Jersey | $225 | $351 | 23 | 1,249 | +161.0% |
| Texas | $189 | $520 | 138 | 7,990 | +118.9% |
| Pennsylvania | $181 | $306 | 25 | 1,397 | +109.8% |
| Colorado | $161 | $639 | 26 | 3,468 | +86.5% |
| Maryland | $146 | $180 | 25 | 4,380 | +69.4% |
| Virginia | $131 | $242 | 11 | 2,699 | +51.9% |
| Missouri | $129 | $300 | 3 | 258 | +49.6% |
| Wisconsin | $106 | $141 | 14 | 2,412 | +23.0% |
| Minnesota | $90 | $150 | 5 | 450 | +4.3% |
| Illinois | $79 | $147 | 12 | 2,017 | -8.2% |
| Idaho | $77 | $275 | 5 | 755 | -10.5% |
| Iowa | $73 | $125 | 3 | 1,435 | -15.6% |
| North Carolina | $72 | $204 | 12 | 645 | -16.3% |
| New York | $72 | $151 | 67 | 20,546 | -16.4% |
| Nebraska | $70 | $138 | 7 | 1,721 | -18.2% |
| Indiana | $64 | $468 | 7 | 347 | -25.4% |
| Oregon | $62 | $171 | 7 | 546 | -27.6% |
| California | $62 | $229 | 120 | 23,556 | -27.7% |
| Alabama | $62 | $126 | 22 | 12,407 | -27.9% |
| Ohio | $62 | $135 | 5 | 702 | -28.0% |
| Arizona | $61 | $229 | 33 | 7,427 | -29.2% |
| Nevada | $61 | $175 | 11 | 2,214 | -29.4% |
| Florida | $60 | $150 | 46 | 14,558 | -29.9% |
| Washington | $59 | $277 | 22 | 4,795 | -31.2% |
| Hawaii | $58 | $200 | 2 | 1,064 | -33.1% |
| Massachusetts | $57 | $109 | 20 | 6,959 | -34.0% |
| Alaska | $56 | $247 | 4 | 518 | -35.0% |
⚠️ 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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