Blood smear interpretation by physician with written report
Medicare pricing data for 4,690 providers across 51 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
Blood smear interpretation by physician with written report (HCPCS code 85060) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $23.70, but hospitals typically charge $83.83 — a 3.5x 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 $23.70, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $4.74. 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 3.5x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $18.65 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $31 | $263 | 12 | 103 | +31.0% |
| District of Columbia | $26 | $76 | 14 | 203 | +9.8% |
| New Jersey | $25 | $92 | 81 | 2,145 | +7.1% |
| California | $25 | $89 | 449 | 11,253 | +6.1% |
| Hawaii | $25 | $98 | 16 | 310 | +5.8% |
| Connecticut | $25 | $92 | 61 | 1,858 | +5.3% |
| Maryland | $25 | $84 | 71 | 2,106 | +5.0% |
| Massachusetts | $25 | $88 | 112 | 2,455 | +4.6% |
| New York | $25 | $87 | 187 | 3,466 | +4.2% |
| Illinois | $25 | $86 | 227 | 13,986 | +4.0% |
| Florida | $24 | $100 | 347 | 16,381 | +2.7% |
| New Hampshire | $24 | $203 | 13 | 296 | +2.6% |
| Delaware | $24 | $69 | 13 | 117 | +2.2% |
| Pennsylvania | $24 | $85 | 193 | 4,258 | +1.7% |
| Colorado | $24 | $75 | 94 | 3,224 | +1.0% |
| Montana | $24 | $65 | 12 | 309 | +0.6% |
| Michigan | $24 | $66 | 164 | 5,579 | +0.3% |
| Washington | $24 | $78 | 88 | 1,332 | +0.0% |
| Oregon | $24 | $65 | 44 | 872 | -0.1% |
| Virginia | $24 | $78 | 117 | 8,781 | -0.8% |
| Nevada | $23 | $75 | 26 | 754 | -0.9% |
| Wyoming | $23 | $63 | 2 | 20 | -1.3% |
| Arizona | $23 | $70 | 94 | 2,093 | -1.8% |
| Texas | $23 | $89 | 378 | 10,359 | -1.8% |
| New Mexico | $23 | $79 | 35 | 697 | -1.9% |
| Missouri | $23 | $79 | 106 | 3,171 | -1.9% |
| North Dakota | $23 | $86 | 23 | 629 | -2.3% |
| Ohio | $23 | $70 | 218 | 9,764 | -2.6% |
| Vermont | $23 | $96 | 11 | 132 | -2.6% |
| Louisiana | $23 | $78 | 88 | 3,164 | -2.7% |
| Puerto Rico | $23 | $47 | 2 | 26 | -2.7% |
| West Virginia | $23 | $84 | 37 | 1,562 | -2.8% |
| Utah | $23 | $66 | 38 | 867 | -2.8% |
| Minnesota | $23 | $92 | 121 | 2,870 | -3.0% |
| Georgia | $23 | $74 | 139 | 2,798 | -3.0% |
| Maine | $23 | $67 | 16 | 428 | -3.2% |
| South Dakota | $23 | $83 | 10 | 772 | -3.2% |
| North Carolina | $23 | $77 | 117 | 4,706 | -3.5% |
| South Carolina | $23 | $92 | 77 | 2,779 | -3.6% |
| Iowa | $23 | $84 | 56 | 1,913 | -3.8% |
| Kentucky | $23 | $68 | 61 | 1,315 | -3.8% |
| Alabama | $23 | $71 | 68 | 1,782 | -4.4% |
| Wisconsin | $23 | $146 | 128 | 2,716 | -4.9% |
| Oklahoma | $22 | $75 | 65 | 1,407 | -5.1% |
| Indiana | $22 | $75 | 102 | 3,637 | -5.3% |
| Kansas | $22 | $75 | 49 | 1,685 | -5.3% |
| Tennessee | $22 | $74 | 119 | 4,664 | -5.4% |
| Mississippi | $22 | $75 | 33 | 1,209 | -5.6% |
| Nebraska | $22 | $78 | 34 | 1,305 | -5.7% |
| Idaho | $22 | $71 | 14 | 312 | -6.3% |
| Arkansas | $22 | $58 | 46 | 2,300 | -6.8% |
⚠️ 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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