Fluorescence wound imaging for bacteria, each additional anatomic site
Medicare pricing data for 128 providers across 16 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $11 in Illinois to $108 in New York. Where you get this procedure matters more than almost any other factor. 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
Fluorescence wound imaging for bacteria, each additional anatomic site (HCPCS code 0599T) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $80.44, but hospitals typically charge $256.38 — a 3.2x 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 $80.44, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $16.09. 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 3.2x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $63.90 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $108 | $315 | 3 | 112 | +34.3% |
| New Jersey | $104 | $308 | 37 | 3,249 | +29.1% |
| Ohio | $104 | $310 | 2 | 622 | +28.8% |
| Maryland | $103 | $310 | 1 | 26 | +28.6% |
| Pennsylvania | $95 | $736 | 7 | 45 | +18.0% |
| Florida | $92 | $144 | 21 | 561 | +14.4% |
| Louisiana | $90 | $163 | 3 | 39 | +11.3% |
| Oklahoma | $78 | $166 | 4 | 27 | -3.2% |
| Mississippi | $75 | $114 | 4 | 396 | -6.3% |
| North Carolina | $73 | $408 | 8 | 205 | -8.7% |
| Texas | $64 | $317 | 4 | 20 | -20.4% |
| Indiana | $35 | $252 | 4 | 84 | -56.6% |
| Georgia | $31 | $145 | 2 | 62 | -61.5% |
| Missouri | $30 | $156 | 20 | 1,585 | -62.5% |
| Kansas | $30 | $146 | 5 | 230 | -62.8% |
| Illinois | $11 | $112 | 1 | 15 | -85.9% |
⚠️ 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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