Measurement of dna of bacteria in vaginal fluid specimen
Medicare pricing data for 654 providers across 22 states
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
Measurement of dna of bacteria in vaginal fluid specimen (HCPCS code 81514) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $253.31, but hospitals typically charge $443.11 — a 1.7x 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 $253.31, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $50.66. 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 1.7x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $253.31 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho | $258 | $325 | 1 | 25 | +1.7% |
| Illinois | $258 | $594 | 6 | 186 | +1.7% |
| Indiana | $258 | $660 | 1 | 101 | +1.7% |
| Iowa | $258 | $300 | 5 | 22 | +1.7% |
| Louisiana | $258 | $572 | 35 | 137 | +1.7% |
| Washington | $258 | $507 | 13 | 77 | +1.7% |
| New Jersey | $258 | $308 | 3 | 395 | +1.7% |
| Virginia | $258 | $655 | 3 | 172 | +1.7% |
| Arizona | $257 | $319 | 15 | 694 | +1.6% |
| Massachusetts | $257 | $719 | 269 | 658 | +1.6% |
| New York | $257 | $635 | 65 | 530 | +1.6% |
| California | $257 | $464 | 11 | 736 | +1.4% |
| Alabama | $257 | $360 | 2 | 102 | +1.3% |
| Florida | $257 | $843 | 3 | 61 | +1.3% |
| Michigan | $256 | $474 | 5 | 241 | +1.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $256 | $312 | 5 | 1,405 | +1.0% |
| Texas | $255 | $428 | 56 | 922 | +0.8% |
| Maryland | $254 | $409 | 21 | 300 | +0.1% |
| Ohio | $250 | $283 | 48 | 91 | -1.4% |
| Oregon | $231 | $295 | 42 | 93 | -8.9% |
| Minnesota | $208 | $276 | 20 | 20 | -17.8% |
| Utah | $152 | $163 | 4 | 181 | -39.9% |
⚠️ 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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