Total cell count for natural killer cells (white blood cell)
Medicare pricing data for 196 providers across 30 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
Total cell count for natural killer cells (white blood cell) (HCPCS code 86357) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $36.92, but hospitals typically charge $128.43 — 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 $36.92, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $7.38. 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 $36.92 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $37 | $98 | 2 | 29 | +0.2% |
| Kansas | $37 | $134 | 4 | 307 | +0.2% |
| Maine | $37 | $74 | 2 | 16 | +0.2% |
| Maryland | $37 | $119 | 4 | 176 | +0.2% |
| Massachusetts | $37 | $136 | 2 | 602 | +0.2% |
| New Mexico | $37 | $85 | 1 | 44 | +0.2% |
| North Dakota | $37 | $164 | 4 | 33 | +0.2% |
| Oklahoma | $37 | $111 | 4 | 75 | +0.2% |
| Pennsylvania | $37 | $119 | 5 | 218 | +0.2% |
| Utah | $37 | $99 | 5 | 31 | +0.2% |
| Wisconsin | $37 | $250 | 5 | 83 | +0.2% |
| Alabama | $37 | $145 | 2 | 71 | +0.2% |
| Florida | $37 | $135 | 10 | 2,177 | +0.1% |
| New Jersey | $37 | $100 | 8 | 5,435 | +0.1% |
| Ohio | $37 | $147 | 9 | 268 | +0.1% |
| North Carolina | $37 | $125 | 5 | 1,206 | +0.1% |
| Colorado | $37 | $179 | 5 | 264 | +0.1% |
| New York | $37 | $253 | 7 | 1,000 | +0.1% |
| Texas | $37 | $119 | 15 | 949 | +0.1% |
| California | $37 | $119 | 15 | 2,789 | -0.1% |
| Arizona | $37 | $118 | 3 | 386 | -0.1% |
| Nevada | $37 | $115 | 1 | 137 | -0.4% |
| Minnesota | $37 | $200 | 28 | 612 | -0.4% |
| Illinois | $37 | $121 | 2 | 165 | -0.4% |
| Tennessee | $37 | $79 | 11 | 76 | -0.6% |
| Georgia | $37 | $155 | 1 | 23 | -0.7% |
| Virginia | $36 | $115 | 4 | 103 | -1.5% |
| Washington | $36 | $112 | 6 | 254 | -1.5% |
| Indiana | $36 | $170 | 2 | 12 | -2.4% |
| Iowa | $35 | $114 | 1 | 22 | -3.9% |
⚠️ 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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