Hepatitis b surface antibody measurement
Medicare pricing data for 2,414 providers across 48 states
This procedure has a 7.1x markup — hospitals charge $74.19 but Medicare allows only $10.50. Uninsured patients may face bills 7.1 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
Hepatitis b surface antibody measurement (HCPCS code 86706) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $10.50, but hospitals typically charge $74.19 — a 7.1x 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 $10.50, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $2.10. 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 7.1x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $10.50 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $11 | $27 | 2 | 67 | +0.3% |
| Georgia | $11 | $89 | 13 | 3,803 | +0.3% |
| Idaho | $11 | $35 | 2 | 13 | +0.3% |
| Kentucky | $11 | $35 | 10 | 344 | +0.3% |
| Missouri | $11 | $27 | 22 | 125 | +0.3% |
| New Hampshire | $11 | $42 | 27 | 65 | +0.3% |
| New Mexico | $11 | $65 | 6 | 19 | +0.3% |
| Vermont | $11 | $42 | 9 | 11 | +0.3% |
| West Virginia | $11 | $78 | 2 | 20 | +0.3% |
| Illinois | $11 | $55 | 51 | 5,524 | +0.2% |
| Kansas | $11 | $88 | 10 | 2,901 | +0.2% |
| Maryland | $11 | $76 | 35 | 2,638 | +0.2% |
| Massachusetts | $11 | $54 | 414 | 9,533 | +0.2% |
| New Jersey | $11 | $78 | 45 | 32,135 | +0.2% |
| Texas | $11 | $82 | 156 | 18,977 | +0.2% |
| Virginia | $11 | $48 | 48 | 1,268 | +0.2% |
| New York | $11 | $74 | 336 | 12,547 | +0.1% |
| North Carolina | $11 | $85 | 73 | 20,310 | +0.1% |
| California | $11 | $66 | 139 | 32,241 | +0.1% |
| Colorado | $11 | $87 | 11 | 1,423 | +0.1% |
| Nevada | $11 | $90 | 5 | 1,920 | 0.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $11 | $47 | 22 | 3,353 | 0.0% |
| Puerto Rico | $11 | $12 | 75 | 187 | 0.0% |
| Arizona | $11 | $81 | 55 | 7,564 | 0.0% |
| Hawaii | $10 | $39 | 2 | 1,628 | -0.1% |
| Ohio | $10 | $69 | 73 | 4,925 | -0.1% |
| Rhode Island | $10 | $44 | 5 | 219 | -0.1% |
| South Dakota | $10 | $63 | 15 | 298 | -0.1% |
| Alabama | $10 | $79 | 17 | 5,259 | -0.1% |
| Florida | $10 | $89 | 58 | 14,625 | -0.2% |
| Michigan | $10 | $34 | 43 | 1,112 | -0.3% |
| Oklahoma | $10 | $65 | 45 | 2,371 | -0.3% |
| Tennessee | $10 | $87 | 33 | 1,100 | -0.3% |
| Utah | $10 | $21 | 24 | 132 | -0.3% |
| Iowa | $10 | $47 | 48 | 268 | -0.4% |
| Connecticut | $10 | $65 | 8 | 147 | -0.4% |
| Maine | $10 | $34 | 24 | 345 | -0.5% |
| Minnesota | $10 | $91 | 109 | 1,718 | -0.5% |
| Oregon | $10 | $42 | 44 | 1,263 | -0.6% |
| Washington | $10 | $72 | 159 | 4,140 | -0.6% |
| Louisiana | $10 | $57 | 17 | 107 | -0.7% |
| South Carolina | $10 | $64 | 19 | 507 | -1.0% |
| Indiana | $10 | $41 | 11 | 41 | -1.4% |
| North Dakota | $10 | $59 | 7 | 125 | -1.4% |
| Nebraska | $10 | $34 | 4 | 113 | -1.5% |
| Wisconsin | $10 | $73 | 41 | 441 | -2.4% |
| Mississippi | $10 | $70 | 5 | 136 | -4.8% |
| Arkansas | $10 | $44 | 24 | 52 | -6.4% |
⚠️ 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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