Culture for identification of yeast
Medicare pricing data for 166 providers across 30 states
This procedure has a 5.5x markup — hospitals charge $55.10 but Medicare allows only $10.10. Uninsured patients may face bills 5.5 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
Culture for identification of yeast (HCPCS code 87107) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $10.10, but hospitals typically charge $55.10 — a 5.5x 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 $10.10, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $2.02. 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 5.5x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $10.10 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $10 | $38 | 12 | 5,157 | +0.1% |
| Georgia | $10 | $53 | 10 | 940 | +0.1% |
| Hawaii | $10 | $176 | 2 | 57 | +0.1% |
| Illinois | $10 | $71 | 2 | 283 | +0.1% |
| Iowa | $10 | $33 | 3 | 16 | +0.1% |
| Kansas | $10 | $88 | 4 | 111 | +0.1% |
| Maryland | $10 | $82 | 1 | 179 | +0.1% |
| Massachusetts | $10 | $87 | 3 | 91 | +0.1% |
| Mississippi | $10 | $426 | 2 | 12 | +0.1% |
| Missouri | $10 | $86 | 1 | 157 | +0.1% |
| Nebraska | $10 | $30 | 1 | 43 | +0.1% |
| Nevada | $10 | $83 | 1 | 62 | +0.1% |
| New Jersey | $10 | $85 | 4 | 761 | +0.1% |
| New York | $10 | $39 | 3 | 51 | +0.1% |
| Ohio | $10 | $69 | 9 | 62 | +0.1% |
| Oklahoma | $10 | $35 | 3 | 174 | +0.1% |
| Oregon | $10 | $43 | 4 | 26 | +0.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $10 | $73 | 5 | 167 | +0.1% |
| South Dakota | $10 | $84 | 3 | 28 | +0.1% |
| Tennessee | $10 | $96 | 2 | 164 | +0.1% |
| Texas | $10 | $65 | 7 | 582 | +0.1% |
| Virginia | $10 | $22 | 4 | 59 | +0.1% |
| Alabama | $10 | $24 | 3 | 93 | +0.1% |
| California | $10 | $66 | 14 | 1,341 | 0.0% |
| Minnesota | $10 | $88 | 34 | 403 | -0.1% |
| Arizona | $10 | $35 | 2 | 308 | -0.2% |
| North Carolina | $10 | $74 | 4 | 185 | -0.4% |
| Washington | $10 | $38 | 5 | 43 | -1.8% |
| North Dakota | $10 | $56 | 2 | 26 | -3.6% |
| Wisconsin | $10 | $62 | 6 | 162 | -4.0% |
⚠️ 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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