Detection test by immunoassay technique for giardia (intestinal parasite)
Medicare pricing data for 806 providers across 40 states
This procedure has a 7.5x markup — hospitals charge $88.29 but Medicare allows only $11.72. Uninsured patients may face bills 7.5 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
Detection test by immunoassay technique for giardia (intestinal parasite) (HCPCS code 87329) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $11.72, but hospitals typically charge $88.29 — a 7.5x 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 $11.72, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $2.34. 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 7.5x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $11.72 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $12 | $94 | 49 | 6,209 | +0.2% |
| Georgia | $12 | $56 | 26 | 77 | +0.2% |
| Hawaii | $12 | $42 | 2 | 113 | +0.2% |
| Iowa | $12 | $48 | 8 | 96 | +0.2% |
| Kansas | $12 | $81 | 5 | 61 | +0.2% |
| Kentucky | $12 | $34 | 3 | 168 | +0.2% |
| Massachusetts | $12 | $96 | 9 | 2,927 | +0.2% |
| Michigan | $12 | $36 | 8 | 77 | +0.2% |
| Missouri | $12 | $96 | 1 | 1,554 | +0.2% |
| Nebraska | $12 | $35 | 1 | 42 | +0.2% |
| Nevada | $12 | $95 | 2 | 358 | +0.2% |
| New Hampshire | $12 | $37 | 29 | 51 | +0.2% |
| Oklahoma | $12 | $64 | 5 | 670 | +0.2% |
| Tennessee | $12 | $81 | 3 | 62 | +0.2% |
| Texas | $12 | $80 | 23 | 4,335 | +0.2% |
| Wisconsin | $12 | $76 | 34 | 165 | +0.2% |
| New Jersey | $12 | $102 | 9 | 6,787 | +0.1% |
| North Carolina | $12 | $100 | 10 | 6,670 | +0.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $12 | $93 | 8 | 738 | +0.1% |
| Virginia | $12 | $51 | 11 | 1,239 | +0.1% |
| Puerto Rico | $12 | $12 | 33 | 115 | +0.1% |
| Arizona | $12 | $101 | 6 | 3,597 | +0.1% |
| Illinois | $12 | $95 | 8 | 678 | 0.0% |
| Ohio | $12 | $79 | 13 | 2,331 | 0.0% |
| California | $12 | $79 | 42 | 6,250 | 0.0% |
| Colorado | $12 | $91 | 6 | 438 | 0.0% |
| Indiana | $12 | $43 | 4 | 336 | -0.1% |
| Minnesota | $12 | $56 | 225 | 420 | -0.1% |
| Alabama | $12 | $87 | 9 | 2,006 | -0.1% |
| North Dakota | $12 | $60 | 13 | 159 | -0.2% |
| Oregon | $12 | $55 | 25 | 804 | -0.2% |
| Maryland | $12 | $83 | 7 | 774 | -0.3% |
| South Dakota | $12 | $55 | 20 | 165 | -0.3% |
| Utah | $12 | $36 | 30 | 213 | -0.3% |
| Washington | $12 | $84 | 62 | 2,266 | -0.3% |
| New York | $12 | $101 | 13 | 1,712 | -0.4% |
| Louisiana | $12 | $78 | 18 | 94 | -0.5% |
| Maine | $12 | $44 | 2 | 90 | -0.7% |
| Montana | $12 | $35 | 1 | 53 | -1.1% |
| Mississippi | $11 | $83 | 3 | 273 | -2.0% |
⚠️ 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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