Digitization of glass microscope slides for level iv surgical pathology
Medicare pricing data for 78 providers across 11 states
This procedure has a 5.5x markup — hospitals charge $16.90 but Medicare allows only $3.09. Uninsured patients may face bills 5.5 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $0 in California to $20 in Florida. 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
Digitization of glass microscope slides for level iv surgical pathology (HCPCS code 0753T) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $3.09, but hospitals typically charge $16.90 — 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 $3.09, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $0.62. 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 $3.07 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $20 | $35 | 3 | 1,114 | +534.3% |
| Texas | $2 | $2 | 3 | 285 | -27.8% |
| Georgia | $0 | $100 | 1 | 122 | -99.7% |
| Maine | $0 | $13 | 1 | 62 | -99.7% |
| Michigan | $0 | $25 | 4 | 177 | -99.7% |
| Oregon | $0 | $24 | 4 | 283 | -99.7% |
| Utah | $0 | $3 | 3 | 167 | -99.7% |
| Washington | $0 | $13 | 28 | 3,151 | -99.7% |
| Arizona | $0 | $0 | 3 | 25 | -99.7% |
| Arkansas | $0 | $0 | 7 | 465 | -99.7% |
| California | $0 | $13 | 14 | 1,452 | -99.7% |
⚠️ 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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