Automated white blood cell count
Medicare pricing data for 1,198 providers across 41 states
This procedure has a 6.7x markup — hospitals charge $16.66 but Medicare allows only $2.47. Uninsured patients may face bills 6.7 times higher than what insurance negotiates. 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
Automated white blood cell count (HCPCS code 85048) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $2.47, but hospitals typically charge $16.66 — a 6.7x 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 $2.47, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $0.49. 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 6.7x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $2.47 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | $3 | $18 | 24 | 1,113 | +1.6% |
| Florida | $2 | $9 | 36 | 2,823 | +0.8% |
| Georgia | $2 | $11 | 8 | 222 | +0.8% |
| Hawaii | $2 | $8 | 2 | 106 | +0.8% |
| Illinois | $2 | $10 | 38 | 1,291 | +0.8% |
| Kansas | $2 | $9 | 10 | 362 | +0.8% |
| Kentucky | $2 | $9 | 5 | 18 | +0.8% |
| Louisiana | $2 | $14 | 10 | 61 | +0.8% |
| Maryland | $2 | $9 | 8 | 126 | +0.8% |
| Massachusetts | $2 | $8 | 61 | 2,664 | +0.8% |
| Mississippi | $2 | $15 | 9 | 110 | +0.8% |
| Missouri | $2 | $5 | 8 | 235 | +0.8% |
| Nevada | $2 | $8 | 4 | 359 | +0.8% |
| New Hampshire | $2 | $9 | 4 | 190 | +0.8% |
| New York | $2 | $11 | 25 | 839 | +0.8% |
| North Dakota | $2 | $22 | 11 | 148 | +0.8% |
| Oklahoma | $2 | $9 | 2 | 64 | +0.8% |
| Oregon | $2 | $21 | 6 | 43 | +0.8% |
| Rhode Island | $2 | $23 | 2 | 18 | +0.8% |
| South Carolina | $2 | $29 | 18 | 113 | +0.8% |
| Washington | $2 | $17 | 13 | 209 | +0.8% |
| Wyoming | $2 | $64 | 6 | 80 | +0.8% |
| Puerto Rico | $2 | $3 | 24 | 276 | +0.8% |
| Colorado | $2 | $7 | 7 | 1,079 | +0.8% |
| Iowa | $2 | $9 | 89 | 815 | +0.4% |
| Michigan | $2 | $9 | 17 | 137 | +0.4% |
| New Jersey | $2 | $7 | 11 | 4,874 | +0.4% |
| Pennsylvania | $2 | $33 | 12 | 2,606 | +0.4% |
| Tennessee | $2 | $7 | 19 | 242 | +0.4% |
| Texas | $2 | $16 | 22 | 673 | +0.4% |
| Virginia | $2 | $9 | 31 | 337 | +0.4% |
| California | $2 | $17 | 57 | 2,810 | +0.4% |
| North Carolina | $2 | $24 | 79 | 2,298 | 0.0% |
| Ohio | $2 | $22 | 22 | 547 | 0.0% |
| Minnesota | $2 | $11 | 259 | 871 | -0.8% |
| Arizona | $2 | $10 | 5 | 1,864 | -1.6% |
| Alabama | $2 | $19 | 12 | 257 | -2.0% |
| Wisconsin | $2 | $42 | 187 | 3,397 | -2.4% |
| Connecticut | $2 | $21 | 8 | 25 | -2.4% |
| Indiana | $2 | $31 | 5 | 22 | -3.2% |
| Arkansas | $2 | $6 | 7 | 22 | -24.7% |
⚠️ 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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