Allergy Testing · 95028

Test For Allergy Using Allergenic Extract Injected Into Skin With Delayed Reaction Analysis

Medicare Payment (avg)
$10.58
What Medicare actually pays
Billed Charge (avg)
$25.56
What providers submit
Markup
2.4x
142% above Medicare rate
8.2K
Total Services
444
Beneficiaries
88
Providers
12
States with Data

Price Range Across States

Lowest State Avg
$7.62
New Mexico
Highest State Avg
$13.16
California

What You Might Pay

Est. Commercial Insurance
$30.63
Range: $21.44 – $42.88
Est. Cash / Self-Pay
$17.28
Typical self-pay discount

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: Allergy Testing 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.

Prices by State

State Medicare Payment Billed Charge
California $13.16 $17.60
New Jersey $11.32 $21.59
New Hampshire $10.29 $38.00
Illinois $9.95 $83.94
Texas $9.33 $33.92
Florida $9.27 $15.57
New York $9.11 $29.74
Maryland $8.97 $19.36
North Carolina $8.81 $19.14
Tennessee $8.63 $14.49
Arizona $8.57 $55.56
New Mexico $7.62 $14.08

What the Data Says About Test For Allergy Using Allergenic Extract Injected Into Skin With Delayed Reaction Analysis

Across 12 states with reporting providers, CPT code 95028 (Test For Allergy Using Allergenic Extract Injected Into Skin With Delayed Reaction Analysis) shows a national average Medicare payment of $10.58 against an average billed charge of $25.56. That gap — a 2.4x markup, or 142% above the Medicare allowed amount — reflects chargemaster pricing, not what most insured patients actually pay. Medicare's negotiated rate is the statutory benchmark; commercial insurers typically settle between the two figures based on network contracts.

Allergy Testing procedures like this one saw 8.2K services billed to Medicare in 2023 by 88 distinct providers, serving 444 unique beneficiaries. State-level variation is significant: New Mexico reports the lowest average payment at $7.62, while California reports the highest at $13.16. Geographic Practice Cost Indices (GPCIs) explain much of that spread — local malpractice premiums, practice expense, and physician work adjustments all shift the allowed amount even when the procedure is identical.

Applying RAND 2024 commercial-to-Medicare ratios specific to the Allergy Testing category (2.24x), the estimated commercial insurance price lands near $30.63, with self-pay cash discounts commonly bringing the figure closer to $17.28. Uninsured patients facing the full billed charge have the strongest leverage to negotiate — the Hospital Price Transparency Rule (effective January 2021) requires providers to publish standard charges, cash rates, and payer-specific negotiated prices. This data is for educational reference; confirm coverage and out-of-pocket exposure with your insurer before any procedure.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Test For Allergy Using Allergenic Extract Injected Into Skin With Delayed Reaction Analysis cost?

The national average Medicare payment for Test For Allergy Using Allergenic Extract Injected Into Skin With Delayed Reaction Analysis (CPT 95028) is $10.58, while providers typically bill $25.56. Prices vary significantly by state, ranging from $7.62 to $13.16.

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 Test For Allergy Using Allergenic Extract Injected Into Skin With Delayed Reaction Analysis cost with insurance?

With commercial insurance, Test For Allergy Using Allergenic Extract Injected Into Skin With Delayed Reaction Analysis costs an estimated $30.63 on average (range: $21.44 – $42.88). Without insurance, the estimated cash price is $17.28. These estimates are based on RAND 2024 research on commercial-to-Medicare price ratios. Your actual cost depends on your insurer, plan, and provider.

Which state has the lowest cost for Test For Allergy Using Allergenic Extract Injected Into Skin With Delayed Reaction Analysis?

New Mexico has the lowest average Medicare payment for Test For Allergy Using Allergenic Extract Injected Into Skin With Delayed Reaction Analysis at $7.62, while California has the highest at $13.16. This $5.55 difference reflects geographic variation in healthcare costs, local cost of living, and provider market dynamics.

How many providers perform Test For Allergy Using Allergenic Extract Injected Into Skin With Delayed Reaction Analysis?

Nationally, 88 providers billed Medicare for Test For Allergy Using Allergenic Extract Injected Into Skin With Delayed Reaction Analysis in 2023, performing 8.2K total services for 444 beneficiaries across 12 states and territories.

What is the billed-to-Medicare markup for Test For Allergy Using Allergenic Extract Injected Into Skin With Delayed Reaction Analysis?

Providers bill 2.4x what Medicare pays for Test For Allergy Using Allergenic Extract Injected Into Skin With Delayed Reaction Analysis — a 142% markup. This gap between billed charges and actual payment is common across healthcare. Uninsured patients may face charges closer to the billed amount, while insured patients pay negotiated rates between the Medicare and billed figures.

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Data sourced from the CMS Medicare Physician and Other Practitioners dataset. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainProcedure Editorial