Detection test by immunoassay technique for cryptosporidium (parasite)
Medicare pricing data for 634 providers across 38 states
This procedure has a 7.0x markup — hospitals charge $94.58 but Medicare allows only $13.51. Uninsured patients may face bills 7.0 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
Detection test by immunoassay technique for cryptosporidium (parasite) (HCPCS code 87328) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $13.51, but hospitals typically charge $94.58 — a 7.0x 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 $13.51, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $2.70. 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 7.0x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $13.51 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $14 | $90 | 36 | 202 | +1.0% |
| Minnesota | $14 | $54 | 229 | 385 | +0.3% |
| Florida | $14 | $113 | 45 | 1,687 | +0.2% |
| Georgia | $14 | $66 | 25 | 74 | +0.2% |
| Illinois | $14 | $102 | 3 | 173 | +0.2% |
| Iowa | $14 | $45 | 6 | 93 | +0.2% |
| Kansas | $14 | $110 | 3 | 26 | +0.2% |
| Kentucky | $14 | $35 | 4 | 122 | +0.2% |
| Maryland | $14 | $116 | 2 | 178 | +0.2% |
| Michigan | $14 | $34 | 4 | 21 | +0.2% |
| Missouri | $14 | $117 | 1 | 1,142 | +0.2% |
| Nebraska | $14 | $35 | 1 | 45 | +0.2% |
| Nevada | $14 | $119 | 1 | 25 | +0.2% |
| New Hampshire | $14 | $37 | 13 | 20 | +0.2% |
| New Jersey | $14 | $134 | 5 | 1,616 | +0.2% |
| Oklahoma | $14 | $39 | 5 | 353 | +0.2% |
| Texas | $14 | $107 | 15 | 997 | +0.2% |
| Wyoming | $14 | $37 | 2 | 12 | +0.2% |
| Arizona | $14 | $125 | 5 | 677 | +0.2% |
| Washington | $14 | $96 | 19 | 745 | +0.1% |
| Massachusetts | $14 | $116 | 7 | 559 | +0.1% |
| North Carolina | $14 | $132 | 7 | 2,002 | 0.0% |
| Ohio | $14 | $93 | 13 | 1,823 | 0.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $14 | $93 | 6 | 376 | 0.0% |
| Indiana | $14 | $73 | 5 | 325 | -0.1% |
| North Dakota | $14 | $62 | 12 | 157 | -0.1% |
| California | $14 | $75 | 29 | 2,487 | -0.1% |
| Virginia | $13 | $31 | 8 | 453 | -0.1% |
| New York | $13 | $51 | 10 | 1,104 | -0.2% |
| Oregon | $13 | $51 | 24 | 519 | -0.3% |
| South Dakota | $13 | $54 | 20 | 153 | -0.3% |
| Utah | $13 | $33 | 26 | 151 | -0.4% |
| Alabama | $13 | $98 | 6 | 450 | -0.4% |
| Louisiana | $13 | $78 | 18 | 61 | -0.9% |
| Rhode Island | $13 | $47 | 1 | 121 | -1.3% |
| Maine | $13 | $42 | 2 | 53 | -1.3% |
| Colorado | $13 | $68 | 5 | 60 | -1.3% |
| Montana | $13 | $35 | 1 | 29 | -2.1% |
⚠️ 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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