Mechanical separation of white blood cells and platelets from blood
Medicare pricing data for 328 providers across 16 states
This procedure has a 32.7x markup — hospitals charge $3,058 but Medicare allows only $93.40. Uninsured patients may face bills 32.7 times higher than what insurance negotiates. 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
Mechanical separation of white blood cells and platelets from blood (HCPCS code 36522) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $93.40, but hospitals typically charge $3,058 — a 32.7x 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 $93.40, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $18.68. 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 32.7x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $72.54 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $103 | $6,652 | 27 | 252 | +10.5% |
| Connecticut | $102 | $5,389 | 6 | 255 | +8.7% |
| California | $101 | $4,175 | 46 | 1,196 | +7.8% |
| Minnesota | $98 | $3,365 | 10 | 131 | +5.1% |
| New Jersey | $98 | $2,253 | 9 | 499 | +4.5% |
| Colorado | $97 | $1,459 | 18 | 199 | +3.3% |
| Florida | $96 | $2,435 | 14 | 264 | +3.1% |
| Louisiana | $96 | $1,264 | 6 | 72 | +2.3% |
| Massachusetts | $95 | $672 | 17 | 507 | +1.7% |
| Arizona | $93 | $531 | 6 | 105 | -0.2% |
| Tennessee | $90 | $6,244 | 6 | 40 | -3.5% |
| Texas | $90 | $2,352 | 31 | 415 | -3.7% |
| Ohio | $89 | $1,173 | 15 | 218 | -4.6% |
| South Carolina | $88 | $4,305 | 5 | 105 | -6.1% |
| Missouri | $83 | $3,110 | 12 | 602 | -10.9% |
| Indiana | $78 | $5,356 | 5 | 287 | -16.3% |
⚠️ 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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