Smear for infectious agents
Medicare pricing data for 9,718 providers across 51 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
Smear for infectious agents (HCPCS code 87210) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $5.65, but hospitals typically charge $24.17 — a 4.3x 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 $5.65, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $1.13. 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 4.3x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $5.65 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $6 | $21 | 25 | 61 | +0.9% |
| District of Columbia | $6 | $26 | 22 | 47 | +0.9% |
| Hawaii | $6 | $25 | 13 | 26 | +0.9% |
| Nevada | $6 | $30 | 14 | 62 | +0.9% |
| New Mexico | $6 | $28 | 23 | 72 | +0.9% |
| Vermont | $6 | $19 | 34 | 52 | +0.9% |
| Arizona | $6 | $22 | 70 | 361 | +0.9% |
| Illinois | $6 | $29 | 134 | 1,506 | +0.7% |
| New York | $6 | $24 | 205 | 1,663 | +0.7% |
| Wyoming | $6 | $34 | 66 | 234 | +0.7% |
| California | $6 | $25 | 332 | 2,867 | +0.7% |
| Connecticut | $6 | $22 | 82 | 472 | +0.7% |
| Idaho | $6 | $18 | 53 | 199 | +0.5% |
| Montana | $6 | $21 | 91 | 214 | +0.5% |
| Kentucky | $6 | $22 | 144 | 507 | +0.4% |
| Maine | $6 | $20 | 37 | 166 | +0.4% |
| Indiana | $6 | $21 | 121 | 410 | +0.2% |
| Missouri | $6 | $20 | 156 | 587 | +0.2% |
| Nebraska | $6 | $15 | 156 | 584 | +0.2% |
| North Dakota | $6 | $27 | 84 | 327 | +0.2% |
| Oregon | $6 | $21 | 113 | 549 | +0.2% |
| Kansas | $6 | $25 | 132 | 529 | 0.0% |
| Maryland | $6 | $26 | 289 | 1,091 | 0.0% |
| Massachusetts | $6 | $20 | 184 | 1,122 | 0.0% |
| Minnesota | $6 | $23 | 931 | 2,471 | 0.0% |
| Ohio | $6 | $20 | 186 | 584 | 0.0% |
| Virginia | $6 | $24 | 496 | 2,143 | 0.0% |
| Wisconsin | $6 | $40 | 623 | 2,554 | 0.0% |
| Florida | $6 | $21 | 278 | 1,605 | -0.2% |
| Georgia | $6 | $24 | 278 | 1,435 | -0.2% |
| Michigan | $6 | $20 | 233 | 988 | -0.2% |
| New Jersey | $6 | $25 | 169 | 601 | -0.2% |
| North Carolina | $6 | $27 | 853 | 3,480 | -0.2% |
| Oklahoma | $6 | $28 | 72 | 530 | -0.2% |
| Texas | $6 | $24 | 400 | 1,791 | -0.2% |
| West Virginia | $6 | $21 | 28 | 242 | -0.2% |
| Arkansas | $6 | $18 | 265 | 1,053 | -0.2% |
| Colorado | $6 | $19 | 146 | 318 | -0.2% |
| Pennsylvania | $6 | $22 | 279 | 1,713 | -0.4% |
| South Dakota | $6 | $27 | 102 | 399 | -0.4% |
| Alabama | $6 | $16 | 191 | 764 | -0.4% |
| Louisiana | $6 | $22 | 92 | 407 | -0.5% |
| Mississippi | $6 | $21 | 224 | 971 | -0.5% |
| New Hampshire | $6 | $29 | 58 | 180 | -0.5% |
| South Carolina | $6 | $25 | 291 | 1,024 | -0.5% |
| Tennessee | $6 | $19 | 450 | 1,658 | -0.7% |
| Washington | $6 | $21 | 133 | 908 | -0.7% |
| Rhode Island | $6 | $18 | 24 | 44 | -1.4% |
| Utah | $6 | $22 | 46 | 124 | -1.4% |
| Iowa | $6 | $17 | 206 | 596 | -1.6% |
| Alaska | $6 | $49 | 61 | 117 | -1.6% |
⚠️ 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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