Analysis for antibody to helicobacter pylori (gastrointestinal bacteria)
Medicare pricing data for 1,040 providers across 38 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
Analysis for antibody to helicobacter pylori (gastrointestinal bacteria) (HCPCS code 86677) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $16.49, but hospitals typically charge $66.76 — a 4.0x 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 $16.49, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $3.30. 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 4.0x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $16.49 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | $17 | $32 | 7 | 82 | +0.7% |
| Florida | $17 | $74 | 28 | 815 | +0.1% |
| Hawaii | $17 | $50 | 1 | 85 | +0.1% |
| Iowa | $17 | $50 | 9 | 26 | +0.1% |
| Kansas | $17 | $78 | 23 | 219 | +0.1% |
| Louisiana | $17 | $69 | 38 | 116 | +0.1% |
| Maine | $17 | $72 | 1 | 24 | +0.1% |
| Maryland | $17 | $62 | 7 | 23 | +0.1% |
| Massachusetts | $17 | $56 | 23 | 76 | +0.1% |
| Missouri | $17 | $53 | 22 | 82 | +0.1% |
| New Mexico | $17 | $49 | 4 | 24 | +0.1% |
| North Carolina | $17 | $121 | 42 | 6,245 | +0.1% |
| Oklahoma | $17 | $117 | 9 | 344 | +0.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $17 | $17 | 5 | 215 | +0.1% |
| South Carolina | $17 | $72 | 26 | 207 | +0.1% |
| Tennessee | $17 | $98 | 22 | 800 | +0.1% |
| Virginia | $17 | $37 | 40 | 362 | +0.1% |
| Washington | $17 | $129 | 11 | 523 | +0.1% |
| West Virginia | $17 | $120 | 7 | 33 | +0.1% |
| Wyoming | $17 | $104 | 8 | 12 | +0.1% |
| California | $17 | $32 | 68 | 23,633 | +0.1% |
| Illinois | $17 | $24 | 21 | 1,504 | +0.1% |
| New Jersey | $17 | $82 | 17 | 6,361 | +0.1% |
| Puerto Rico | $17 | $19 | 86 | 158 | +0.1% |
| Arizona | $17 | $132 | 28 | 743 | +0.1% |
| Colorado | $16 | $107 | 9 | 409 | -0.1% |
| Kentucky | $16 | $48 | 12 | 93 | -0.2% |
| Ohio | $16 | $114 | 11 | 2,189 | -0.3% |
| Wisconsin | $16 | $86 | 14 | 213 | -0.4% |
| Alabama | $16 | $103 | 120 | 3,386 | -0.4% |
| Arkansas | $16 | $69 | 62 | 320 | -0.4% |
| New York | $16 | $96 | 10 | 370 | -0.5% |
| Texas | $16 | $99 | 100 | 3,175 | -0.7% |
| Indiana | $16 | $150 | 2 | 102 | -0.8% |
| Oregon | $16 | $52 | 13 | 83 | -0.8% |
| Mississippi | $16 | $78 | 58 | 198 | -0.9% |
| Georgia | $16 | $70 | 26 | 72 | -1.3% |
| Idaho | $16 | $47 | 18 | 34 | -2.5% |
⚠️ 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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