Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, each additional growth
Medicare pricing data for 7,161 providers across 52 states
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
Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, each additional growth (HCPCS code 10006) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $55.07, but hospitals typically charge $251.51 — a 4.6x 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 $55.07, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $11.01. 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 4.6x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $43.18 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $66 | $350 | 27 | 72 | +19.4% |
| New York | $65 | $276 | 476 | 4,244 | +18.4% |
| New Jersey | $60 | $238 | 234 | 1,192 | +8.3% |
| California | $60 | $273 | 608 | 2,549 | +8.1% |
| District of Columbia | $59 | $142 | 22 | 90 | +6.5% |
| Maryland | $57 | $165 | 156 | 781 | +4.2% |
| Florida | $57 | $246 | 519 | 2,243 | +3.3% |
| Delaware | $56 | $267 | 27 | 250 | +2.6% |
| Arizona | $55 | $250 | 120 | 679 | +0.5% |
| Nevada | $54 | $199 | 68 | 319 | -1.3% |
| Massachusetts | $54 | $210 | 199 | 759 | -1.8% |
| Rhode Island | $54 | $181 | 35 | 97 | -2.0% |
| Connecticut | $53 | $210 | 90 | 305 | -2.9% |
| Illinois | $53 | $288 | 348 | 1,343 | -3.4% |
| Georgia | $53 | $383 | 177 | 752 | -3.5% |
| Tennessee | $53 | $212 | 125 | 779 | -3.5% |
| Texas | $53 | $296 | 572 | 2,191 | -4.2% |
| Louisiana | $53 | $322 | 85 | 258 | -4.4% |
| Virginia | $52 | $220 | 193 | 743 | -4.7% |
| Alabama | $52 | $131 | 74 | 191 | -5.0% |
| Wyoming | $52 | $228 | 25 | 78 | -5.7% |
| Puerto Rico | $52 | $61 | 16 | 107 | -6.1% |
| Oregon | $51 | $176 | 100 | 309 | -6.6% |
| Ohio | $51 | $267 | 209 | 624 | -6.8% |
| Arkansas | $51 | $127 | 60 | 285 | -6.9% |
| Michigan | $51 | $164 | 223 | 699 | -7.5% |
| New Hampshire | $51 | $266 | 41 | 121 | -7.6% |
| Washington | $51 | $174 | 172 | 581 | -7.8% |
| Indiana | $51 | $199 | 140 | 629 | -7.9% |
| Mississippi | $51 | $144 | 44 | 109 | -8.0% |
| Utah | $51 | $148 | 62 | 226 | -8.1% |
| Oklahoma | $51 | $241 | 88 | 392 | -8.2% |
| Missouri | $50 | $182 | 141 | 453 | -8.7% |
| Colorado | $50 | $288 | 137 | 411 | -8.8% |
| New Mexico | $50 | $252 | 42 | 139 | -8.8% |
| North Carolina | $50 | $258 | 277 | 842 | -9.0% |
| Vermont | $50 | $167 | 9 | 29 | -9.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $50 | $349 | 330 | 1,236 | -9.4% |
| Kansas | $50 | $168 | 52 | 126 | -10.0% |
| South Dakota | $50 | $177 | 27 | 103 | -10.1% |
| Kentucky | $49 | $170 | 86 | 229 | -10.8% |
| Iowa | $49 | $179 | 72 | 243 | -10.9% |
| Montana | $49 | $158 | 21 | 47 | -11.7% |
| Maine | $49 | $142 | 37 | 110 | -11.8% |
| Minnesota | $49 | $227 | 165 | 402 | -11.8% |
| North Dakota | $48 | $182 | 19 | 104 | -13.1% |
| Wisconsin | $48 | $397 | 149 | 491 | -13.3% |
| South Carolina | $48 | $233 | 111 | 460 | -13.4% |
| Hawaii | $47 | $152 | 13 | 47 | -14.1% |
| Nebraska | $46 | $173 | 57 | 168 | -16.6% |
| West Virginia | $45 | $271 | 27 | 141 | -17.7% |
| Idaho | $44 | $274 | 37 | 68 | -19.5% |
⚠️ 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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