Gene analysis (janus kinase 2) targeted sequence analysis
Medicare pricing data for 262 providers across 27 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
Gene analysis (janus kinase 2) targeted sequence analysis (HCPCS code 81279) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $180.61, but hospitals typically charge $272.74 — a 1.5x 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 $180.61, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $36.12. 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 1.5x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $180.61 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $182 | $463 | 1 | 76 | +0.5% |
| Hawaii | $182 | $511 | 2 | 17 | +0.5% |
| Illinois | $182 | $384 | 16 | 142 | +0.5% |
| Louisiana | $182 | $283 | 3 | 20 | +0.5% |
| Massachusetts | $182 | $426 | 3 | 146 | +0.5% |
| Mississippi | $182 | $556 | 1 | 13 | +0.5% |
| Missouri | $182 | $741 | 1 | 24 | +0.5% |
| New Mexico | $182 | $575 | 1 | 31 | +0.5% |
| North Carolina | $182 | $565 | 2 | 86 | +0.5% |
| Oklahoma | $182 | $277 | 4 | 108 | +0.5% |
| Utah | $182 | $370 | 1 | 132 | +0.5% |
| Virginia | $182 | $502 | 3 | 108 | +0.5% |
| Wisconsin | $182 | $554 | 3 | 47 | +0.5% |
| Arizona | $182 | $566 | 3 | 939 | +0.5% |
| Colorado | $182 | $609 | 5 | 210 | +0.5% |
| Pennsylvania | $181 | $202 | 7 | 2,720 | +0.5% |
| Florida | $181 | $241 | 35 | 18,238 | +0.4% |
| New Jersey | $181 | $290 | 11 | 7,804 | +0.4% |
| Connecticut | $181 | $550 | 3 | 289 | +0.3% |
| Maryland | $181 | $420 | 3 | 193 | +0.2% |
| California | $181 | $357 | 9 | 1,013 | +0.2% |
| New York | $181 | $788 | 81 | 969 | +0.2% |
| Washington | $181 | $562 | 5 | 38 | -0.0% |
| Arkansas | $180 | $280 | 2 | 74 | -0.2% |
| Texas | $178 | $219 | 29 | 10,743 | -1.3% |
| Michigan | $178 | $488 | 16 | 39 | -1.6% |
| Tennessee | $164 | $493 | 3 | 13 | -9.1% |
⚠️ 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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