Tuberculosis test, gamma interferon
Medicare pricing data for 1,441 providers across 46 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
Tuberculosis test, gamma interferon (HCPCS code 86480) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $60.58, but hospitals typically charge $273.07 — 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 $60.58, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $12.12. 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 $60.58 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $61 | $68 | 2 | 83 | +0.3% |
| New Hampshire | $61 | $202 | 16 | 87 | +0.3% |
| New Mexico | $61 | $125 | 3 | 612 | +0.3% |
| Rhode Island | $61 | $150 | 1 | 333 | +0.3% |
| Wyoming | $61 | $209 | 5 | 15 | +0.3% |
| Puerto Rico | $61 | $63 | 10 | 28 | +0.3% |
| Oregon | $61 | $236 | 6 | 234 | +0.2% |
| Massachusetts | $61 | $344 | 28 | 5,442 | +0.2% |
| Colorado | $61 | $225 | 8 | 1,912 | +0.2% |
| Nevada | $61 | $313 | 5 | 2,376 | +0.2% |
| New York | $61 | $395 | 129 | 10,234 | +0.2% |
| Kansas | $61 | $318 | 11 | 6,987 | +0.1% |
| New Jersey | $61 | $277 | 118 | 36,729 | +0.1% |
| Texas | $61 | $256 | 101 | 27,461 | +0.1% |
| Florida | $61 | $311 | 39 | 24,517 | +0.1% |
| Arizona | $61 | $230 | 33 | 10,346 | +0.1% |
| North Carolina | $61 | $258 | 57 | 37,843 | +0.0% |
| California | $61 | $298 | 145 | 31,688 | +0.0% |
| Maryland | $61 | $292 | 18 | 3,213 | +0.0% |
| Washington | $61 | $261 | 31 | 5,920 | -0.0% |
| Illinois | $61 | $315 | 35 | 7,271 | -0.0% |
| Louisiana | $61 | $202 | 3 | 557 | -0.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $61 | $262 | 16 | 3,773 | -0.1% |
| Hawaii | $61 | $197 | 2 | 1,027 | -0.1% |
| Ohio | $60 | $209 | 33 | 11,621 | -0.2% |
| Tennessee | $60 | $244 | 24 | 1,878 | -0.3% |
| Minnesota | $60 | $246 | 175 | 2,365 | -0.3% |
| Oklahoma | $60 | $262 | 38 | 4,349 | -0.4% |
| South Carolina | $60 | $182 | 43 | 1,086 | -0.4% |
| Georgia | $60 | $197 | 29 | 1,304 | -0.4% |
| Alabama | $60 | $224 | 7 | 7,727 | -0.5% |
| Indiana | $60 | $183 | 15 | 1,180 | -0.5% |
| Michigan | $60 | $166 | 13 | 782 | -0.6% |
| Maine | $60 | $165 | 2 | 247 | -0.8% |
| Connecticut | $60 | $255 | 29 | 141 | -0.9% |
| Kentucky | $60 | $152 | 15 | 707 | -0.9% |
| Wisconsin | $60 | $212 | 25 | 2,271 | -1.0% |
| Virginia | $60 | $170 | 8 | 1,274 | -1.0% |
| South Dakota | $60 | $213 | 9 | 564 | -1.2% |
| Iowa | $60 | $164 | 25 | 590 | -1.2% |
| Idaho | $60 | $183 | 15 | 403 | -1.5% |
| Missouri | $59 | $138 | 21 | 151 | -2.2% |
| Utah | $58 | $97 | 44 | 467 | -3.4% |
| North Dakota | $58 | $245 | 8 | 92 | -4.6% |
| Arkansas | $58 | $257 | 17 | 40 | -5.0% |
| Mississippi | $56 | $253 | 16 | 96 | -8.1% |
⚠️ 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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