Stool analysis for blood to screen for colon tumors
Medicare pricing data for 12,941 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
Stool analysis for blood to screen for colon tumors (HCPCS code 82270) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $4.27, but hospitals typically charge $18.14 — a 4.2x 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 $4.27, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $0.85. 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 4.2x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $4.27 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho | $4 | $21 | 52 | 205 | +0.5% |
| Iowa | $4 | $13 | 83 | 729 | +0.5% |
| Maine | $4 | $17 | 34 | 99 | +0.5% |
| Massachusetts | $4 | $18 | 277 | 3,868 | +0.5% |
| Minnesota | $4 | $20 | 27 | 44 | +0.5% |
| Montana | $4 | $15 | 35 | 132 | +0.5% |
| Nebraska | $4 | $20 | 124 | 713 | +0.5% |
| North Dakota | $4 | $21 | 9 | 19 | +0.5% |
| South Dakota | $4 | $20 | 34 | 186 | +0.5% |
| Vermont | $4 | $13 | 60 | 210 | +0.5% |
| Wyoming | $4 | $26 | 34 | 93 | +0.5% |
| Alaska | $4 | $47 | 39 | 75 | +0.5% |
| Kansas | $4 | $15 | 110 | 877 | +0.2% |
| Louisiana | $4 | $23 | 150 | 1,072 | +0.2% |
| Maryland | $4 | $18 | 334 | 2,588 | +0.2% |
| Mississippi | $4 | $17 | 263 | 2,865 | +0.2% |
| Nevada | $4 | $20 | 44 | 293 | +0.2% |
| New Jersey | $4 | $18 | 393 | 8,378 | +0.2% |
| New York | $4 | $21 | 1,069 | 20,038 | +0.2% |
| Oregon | $4 | $15 | 110 | 789 | +0.2% |
| Rhode Island | $4 | $13 | 68 | 1,163 | +0.2% |
| Virginia | $4 | $18 | 486 | 3,508 | +0.2% |
| West Virginia | $4 | $19 | 104 | 841 | +0.2% |
| Connecticut | $4 | $19 | 254 | 2,585 | +0.2% |
| Florida | $4 | $14 | 777 | 8,522 | 0.0% |
| Indiana | $4 | $19 | 208 | 1,111 | 0.0% |
| Michigan | $4 | $12 | 269 | 2,966 | 0.0% |
| New Hampshire | $4 | $17 | 64 | 526 | 0.0% |
| North Carolina | $4 | $19 | 693 | 3,467 | 0.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $4 | $14 | 525 | 4,125 | 0.0% |
| South Carolina | $4 | $18 | 415 | 3,372 | 0.0% |
| District of Columbia | $4 | $24 | 13 | 295 | -0.2% |
| Georgia | $4 | $19 | 560 | 5,350 | -0.2% |
| Illinois | $4 | $27 | 250 | 2,447 | -0.2% |
| Ohio | $4 | $16 | 476 | 2,625 | -0.2% |
| Oklahoma | $4 | $18 | 189 | 1,935 | -0.2% |
| Tennessee | $4 | $19 | 541 | 3,696 | -0.2% |
| Wisconsin | $4 | $28 | 60 | 134 | -0.2% |
| Arizona | $4 | $10 | 190 | 4,895 | -0.2% |
| California | $4 | $20 | 809 | 16,637 | -0.2% |
| Kentucky | $4 | $16 | 269 | 1,139 | -0.5% |
| Missouri | $4 | $17 | 216 | 1,179 | -0.5% |
| New Mexico | $4 | $16 | 74 | 948 | -0.5% |
| Texas | $4 | $23 | 860 | 8,500 | -0.5% |
| Washington | $4 | $14 | 144 | 626 | -0.5% |
| Puerto Rico | $4 | $5 | 100 | 327 | -0.5% |
| Alabama | $4 | $11 | 357 | 3,115 | -0.5% |
| Colorado | $4 | $17 | 181 | 623 | -0.5% |
| Arkansas | $4 | $14 | 315 | 1,573 | -0.7% |
| Hawaii | $4 | $17 | 28 | 249 | -0.9% |
| Utah | $4 | $13 | 95 | 406 | -0.9% |
| Delaware | $4 | $15 | 59 | 319 | -1.4% |
⚠️ 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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