Red blood count, manual test
Medicare pricing data for 910 providers across 25 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
Red blood count, manual test (HCPCS code 85044) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $4.21, but hospitals typically charge $18.89 — a 4.5x 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 $4.21, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $0.84. 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 4.5x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $4.21 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $4 | $13 | 188 | 6,907 | +0.2% |
| Illinois | $4 | $25 | 7 | 223 | +0.2% |
| Kentucky | $4 | $25 | 21 | 98 | +0.2% |
| Louisiana | $4 | $11 | 2 | 114 | +0.2% |
| Massachusetts | $4 | $15 | 2 | 128 | +0.2% |
| Nebraska | $4 | $12 | 9 | 148 | +0.2% |
| Ohio | $4 | $16 | 2 | 62 | +0.2% |
| Virginia | $4 | $23 | 2 | 404 | +0.2% |
| Wisconsin | $4 | $47 | 23 | 139 | +0.2% |
| California | $4 | $27 | 80 | 9,362 | +0.2% |
| Colorado | $4 | $18 | 3 | 15 | +0.2% |
| Georgia | $4 | $19 | 32 | 1,257 | 0.0% |
| Oregon | $4 | $31 | 26 | 201 | 0.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $4 | $13 | 9 | 433 | 0.0% |
| Puerto Rico | $4 | $5 | 99 | 345 | 0.0% |
| Indiana | $4 | $30 | 1 | 429 | -0.2% |
| New York | $4 | $16 | 164 | 17,749 | -0.2% |
| New Jersey | $4 | $23 | 109 | 467 | -0.5% |
| South Carolina | $4 | $22 | 14 | 2,239 | -0.5% |
| West Virginia | $4 | $12 | 11 | 107 | -0.7% |
| Texas | $4 | $12 | 60 | 554 | -1.0% |
| Washington | $4 | $32 | 7 | 68 | -1.0% |
| Alabama | $4 | $15 | 10 | 30 | -1.2% |
| Missouri | $4 | $15 | 1 | 114 | -1.4% |
| Arkansas | $4 | $120 | 9 | 28 | -2.1% |
⚠️ 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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