Special stain for parasites
Medicare pricing data for 694 providers across 45 states
This procedure has a 5.0x markup — hospitals charge $88.28 but Medicare allows only $17.56. Uninsured patients may face bills 5.0 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
Special stain for parasites (HCPCS code 87209) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $17.56, but hospitals typically charge $88.28 — a 5.0x 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 $17.56, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $3.51. 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 5.0x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $17.56 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $18 | $118 | 6 | 1,203 | +0.5% |
| Georgia | $18 | $142 | 5 | 171 | +0.3% |
| Illinois | $18 | $111 | 15 | 1,705 | +0.3% |
| Iowa | $18 | $47 | 7 | 232 | +0.3% |
| Kansas | $18 | $83 | 7 | 112 | +0.3% |
| Kentucky | $18 | $47 | 4 | 93 | +0.3% |
| Louisiana | $18 | $59 | 3 | 137 | +0.3% |
| Maine | $18 | $78 | 1 | 120 | +0.3% |
| Missouri | $18 | $122 | 13 | 1,168 | +0.3% |
| Nebraska | $18 | $50 | 1 | 78 | +0.3% |
| Nevada | $18 | $118 | 2 | 852 | +0.3% |
| New Hampshire | $18 | $58 | 23 | 43 | +0.3% |
| New Mexico | $18 | $117 | 2 | 150 | +0.3% |
| North Dakota | $18 | $74 | 3 | 19 | +0.3% |
| Rhode Island | $18 | $32 | 1 | 183 | +0.3% |
| South Carolina | $18 | $35 | 5 | 46 | +0.3% |
| Tennessee | $18 | $61 | 7 | 1,009 | +0.3% |
| Utah | $18 | $66 | 2 | 37 | +0.3% |
| Wyoming | $18 | $55 | 1 | 13 | +0.3% |
| Puerto Rico | $18 | $18 | 4 | 40 | +0.3% |
| Connecticut | $18 | $122 | 2 | 571 | +0.3% |
| North Carolina | $18 | $72 | 16 | 18,189 | +0.3% |
| Massachusetts | $18 | $120 | 11 | 3,592 | +0.2% |
| Pennsylvania | $18 | $106 | 8 | 1,287 | +0.2% |
| Texas | $18 | $92 | 146 | 10,728 | +0.2% |
| Arizona | $18 | $74 | 4 | 8,340 | +0.2% |
| Arkansas | $18 | $36 | 11 | 805 | +0.2% |
| Colorado | $18 | $119 | 5 | 1,001 | +0.2% |
| New Jersey | $18 | $74 | 15 | 23,037 | +0.2% |
| Ohio | $18 | $66 | 98 | 3,398 | +0.1% |
| Oklahoma | $18 | $97 | 9 | 870 | +0.1% |
| California | $18 | $115 | 52 | 15,419 | +0.1% |
| Florida | $18 | $108 | 22 | 12,397 | -0.1% |
| New York | $18 | $147 | 7 | 1,515 | -0.1% |
| Alabama | $18 | $74 | 13 | 4,677 | -0.1% |
| Hawaii | $18 | $96 | 2 | 911 | -0.1% |
| Washington | $18 | $87 | 10 | 3,395 | -0.2% |
| Minnesota | $18 | $111 | 108 | 970 | -0.3% |
| Wisconsin | $18 | $52 | 8 | 675 | -0.3% |
| Mississippi | $17 | $94 | 6 | 139 | -0.4% |
| Oregon | $17 | $42 | 5 | 954 | -0.5% |
| South Dakota | $17 | $93 | 3 | 111 | -1.1% |
| Indiana | $17 | $46 | 2 | 55 | -1.4% |
| Virginia | $16 | $54 | 4 | 2,200 | -6.4% |
| Michigan | $16 | $31 | 9 | 102 | -6.8% |
⚠️ 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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