Identification of organisms by immunologic analysis, other than immunofluorescence method
Medicare pricing data for 977 providers across 36 states
This procedure has a 6.1x markup — hospitals charge $30.81 but Medicare allows only $5.07. Uninsured patients may face bills 6.1 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
Identification of organisms by immunologic analysis, other than immunofluorescence method (HCPCS code 87147) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $5.07, but hospitals typically charge $30.81 — a 6.1x 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 $5.07, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $1.01. 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 6.1x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $5.07 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $5 | $33 | 27 | 12,954 | +0.2% |
| Georgia | $5 | $29 | 5 | 2,843 | +0.2% |
| Indiana | $5 | $22 | 2 | 148 | +0.2% |
| Iowa | $5 | $21 | 5 | 203 | +0.2% |
| Massachusetts | $5 | $26 | 61 | 3,109 | +0.2% |
| Michigan | $5 | $19 | 6 | 89 | +0.2% |
| Minnesota | $5 | $32 | 13 | 42 | +0.2% |
| Mississippi | $5 | $36 | 1 | 2,392 | +0.2% |
| Missouri | $5 | $34 | 2 | 856 | +0.2% |
| Nebraska | $5 | $15 | 1 | 115 | +0.2% |
| Nevada | $5 | $32 | 1 | 725 | +0.2% |
| New Jersey | $5 | $40 | 136 | 9,055 | +0.2% |
| New Mexico | $5 | $32 | 3 | 114 | +0.2% |
| North Carolina | $5 | $34 | 3 | 1,343 | +0.2% |
| Oregon | $5 | $17 | 6 | 101 | +0.2% |
| Pennsylvania | $5 | $32 | 9 | 2,696 | +0.2% |
| South Dakota | $5 | $33 | 7 | 107 | +0.2% |
| Texas | $5 | $25 | 108 | 11,026 | +0.2% |
| Alabama | $5 | $10 | 1 | 536 | +0.2% |
| California | $5 | $29 | 51 | 12,707 | +0.2% |
| Colorado | $5 | $32 | 2 | 811 | +0.2% |
| Connecticut | $5 | $24 | 15 | 165 | +0.2% |
| Illinois | $5 | $30 | 10 | 6,352 | 0.0% |
| Kansas | $5 | $32 | 6 | 3,119 | 0.0% |
| Maryland | $5 | $31 | 7 | 2,522 | 0.0% |
| New York | $5 | $27 | 35 | 824 | 0.0% |
| Ohio | $5 | $27 | 9 | 2,545 | 0.0% |
| Tennessee | $5 | $58 | 45 | 1,767 | 0.0% |
| Utah | $5 | $17 | 78 | 770 | 0.0% |
| Arizona | $5 | $20 | 86 | 2,528 | 0.0% |
| North Dakota | $5 | $31 | 18 | 399 | -0.2% |
| Oklahoma | $5 | $25 | 2 | 705 | -0.2% |
| Virginia | $5 | $25 | 10 | 686 | -0.4% |
| Washington | $5 | $21 | 178 | 2,839 | -0.6% |
| Arkansas | $5 | $15 | 3 | 207 | -0.6% |
| Wisconsin | $5 | $49 | 13 | 1,071 | -1.8% |
⚠️ 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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