Thyroglobulin (thyroid Protein) Antibody Measurement
What Medicare pays for 86800, what providers bill, and how the price varies across 46 states, drawn from CMS 2023 claims data.
86800 · the short answer
For thyroglobulin (thyroid protein) antibody measurement, Medicare pays about $15.56 while providers bill $92.97 on average, a 6.0× markup, a below-median markup. State-level Medicare rates range 8% from lowest to highest.
- Medicare pays
- $15.56
- Providers bill
- $92.97
- Markup
- 6.0×
- Markup percentile
- 47th
Medicare amounts are CMS-published; markup = average submitted charge ÷ average Medicare payment.
Price Range Across States
What You Might Pay
Estimated using RAND 2024 commercial-to-Medicare ratios. Actual prices vary by insurer, plan, and facility.
How we estimate these prices
These estimates are based on the RAND Hospital Price Transparency Study (4th Edition, 2024), which found that commercial insurance prices average 224% of Medicare rates nationally. We apply category-specific ratios: Hormone Test procedures average 2.24x Medicare rates. Cash/self-pay estimates blend typical cash discounts (55% of billed charges) with Medicare-based estimates (150% of allowed amounts). These are statistical estimates, not quotes. Contact your insurer or provider for actual costs.
Where this markup sits nationally
Markup (billed ÷ Medicare) across 8,901 procedures with a meaningful Medicare rate
6 more affordable than 47% of 8,901 procedures
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Source CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners · 2023
Prices by State
| State | Medicare Payment | Billed Charge |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $15.60 | $181.72 |
| Connecticut | $15.59 | $76.26 |
| New Hampshire | $15.59 | $47.05 |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | $15.59 | $16.68 |
| Louisiana | $15.59 | $52.89 |
| Illinois | $15.59 | $113.78 |
| Colorado | $15.58 | $106.02 |
| Georgia | $15.58 | $114.74 |
| Pennsylvania | $15.58 | $76.26 |
| North Dakota | $15.58 | $43.15 |
| Florida | $15.58 | $94.45 |
| Massachusetts | $15.58 | $76.32 |
| Kansas | $15.58 | $110.43 |
| Puerto Rico | $15.58 | $17.55 |
| Nevada | $15.58 | $109.61 |
| New Jersey | $15.57 | $103.55 |
| California | $15.57 | $77.01 |
| New York | $15.56 | $100.15 |
| Minnesota | $15.56 | $139.26 |
| Maryland | $15.56 | $93.83 |
| Texas | $15.56 | $91.06 |
| North Carolina | $15.56 | $100.66 |
| Michigan | $15.56 | $35.80 |
| Ohio | $15.56 | $96.56 |
| Arizona | $15.56 | $98.02 |
| Utah | $15.55 | $36.53 |
| Indiana | $15.55 | $57.39 |
| New Mexico | $15.54 | $53.62 |
| Maine | $15.54 | $52.14 |
| Kentucky | $15.54 | $59.06 |
| Oklahoma | $15.53 | $89.49 |
| Alabama | $15.53 | $99.31 |
| Washington | $15.53 | $91.10 |
| Iowa | $15.50 | $57.41 |
| Rhode Island | $15.49 | $56.13 |
| Idaho | $15.48 | $75.10 |
| South Carolina | $15.48 | $41.88 |
| Tennessee | $15.46 | $89.70 |
| Wisconsin | $15.44 | $91.06 |
| Oregon | $15.42 | $65.71 |
| Hawaii | $15.37 | $57.48 |
| Mississippi | $15.35 | $61.66 |
| Virginia | $15.27 | $43.38 |
| South Dakota | $15.25 | $61.66 |
| Nebraska | $14.94 | $27.14 |
| Arkansas | $14.48 | $47.63 |
What the Data Says About Thyroglobulin (thyroid Protein) Antibody Measurement
Across 46 states with reporting providers, CPT code 86800 (Thyroglobulin (thyroid Protein) Antibody Measurement) shows a national average Medicare payment of $15.56 against an average billed charge of $92.97. That gap, a 6.0x markup, or 497% above the Medicare allowed amount, is narrower than most procedures in our dataset, suggesting providers price this code closer to what payers actually reimburse.
Hormone Test procedures like this one saw 320.3K services billed to Medicare in 2023 by 2.1K distinct providers, serving 249.8K unique beneficiaries. State-level variation is significant: Arkansas reports the lowest average payment at $14.48, while Missouri reports the highest at $15.60. At just 8%, this procedure prices remarkably consistently nationwide, GPCI adjustments barely move the needle for this particular code.
Applying RAND 2024 commercial-to-Medicare ratios specific to the Hormone Test category (2.24x), the estimated commercial insurance price lands near $34.86, with self-pay cash discounts commonly bringing the figure closer to $37.24. Within Hormone Test, Thyroglobulin (thyroid Protein) Antibody Measurement ranks #56 of 69 tracked procedures by national average Medicare payment.
What to do with this
If you may have thyroglobulin (thyroid protein) antibody measurement done, these steps turn the numbers above into a real-world cost estimate.
- Request a Good Faith Estimate from your provider at least 3 business days before a scheduled procedure, under the No Surprises Act it is an enforceable written price.
- Compare thyroglobulin (thyroid protein) antibody measurement costs in your state, Medicare rates vary by locality. Browse states
- Check a hospital’s published cash price, which is often far below the billed charge. Price transparency
- Understand why billed charges run several times the Medicare rate before you negotiate. Read the guide
Figures here are averages and estimates, not a quote. Confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs with your insurer and provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Thyroglobulin (thyroid Protein) Antibody Measurement cost?
Thyroglobulin (thyroid Protein) Antibody Measurement (CPT 86800) is priced fairly consistently nationwide: Medicare pays $15.56 on average, and the $14.48-$15.60 state range stays relatively tight. Providers typically bill $92.97.
Why do providers charge more than Medicare pays?
Providers set their own chargemaster rates (billed charges), which are typically much higher than what any insurer pays. Medicare pays a fixed rate based on the procedure code and geographic location. The billed charge is relevant mainly for uninsured patients, who may face prices closer to the submitted charge.
How much does Thyroglobulin (thyroid Protein) Antibody Measurement cost with insurance?
With commercial insurance, thyroglobulin (thyroid protein) antibody measurement costs an estimated $34.86 on average (range: $24.40-$48.80), a moderate premium over Medicare's $15.56. Without insurance, the estimated cash price is $37.24.
Which state has the lowest cost for Thyroglobulin (thyroid Protein) Antibody Measurement?
Arkansas and Missouri bookend the range for Thyroglobulin (thyroid Protein) Antibody Measurement, at $14.48 and $15.60 respectively - a relatively tight $1.12 spread nationwide.
How many providers perform Thyroglobulin (thyroid Protein) Antibody Measurement?
A moderate provider base performs Thyroglobulin (thyroid Protein) Antibody Measurement: 2.1K providers nationally, totaling 320.3K Medicare-billed services (249.8K beneficiaries) across 46 states in 2023.
What is the billed-to-Medicare markup for Thyroglobulin (thyroid Protein) Antibody Measurement?
Providers bill 6.0x what Medicare pays for Thyroglobulin (thyroid Protein) Antibody Measurement - a below-median markup at 497% above the Medicare rate.
Related Guides
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Data from CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners (2023).
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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