Detection test by immunoassay technique for helicobacter pylori (gi tract bacteria) in stool
Medicare pricing data for 1,072 providers across 45 states
This procedure has a 11.1x markup — hospitals charge $155.67 but Medicare allows only $14.02. Uninsured patients may face bills 11.1 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
Detection test by immunoassay technique for helicobacter pylori (gi tract bacteria) in stool (HCPCS code 87338) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $14.02, but hospitals typically charge $155.67 — a 11.1x 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 $14.02, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $2.80. 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 11.1x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $14.02 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $14 | $199 | 26 | 3,937 | +0.5% |
| Hawaii | $14 | $48 | 1 | 168 | +0.5% |
| Idaho | $14 | $47 | 9 | 47 | +0.5% |
| Indiana | $14 | $90 | 3 | 124 | +0.5% |
| Iowa | $14 | $123 | 7 | 121 | +0.5% |
| Kansas | $14 | $96 | 5 | 109 | +0.5% |
| Kentucky | $14 | $43 | 3 | 57 | +0.5% |
| Louisiana | $14 | $223 | 3 | 23 | +0.5% |
| Maine | $14 | $88 | 3 | 67 | +0.5% |
| Montana | $14 | $70 | 1 | 42 | +0.5% |
| Nebraska | $14 | $59 | 2 | 29 | +0.5% |
| Nevada | $14 | $179 | 5 | 256 | +0.5% |
| New Mexico | $14 | $230 | 3 | 420 | +0.5% |
| Pennsylvania | $14 | $176 | 10 | 495 | +0.5% |
| Rhode Island | $14 | $50 | 1 | 57 | +0.5% |
| South Carolina | $14 | $68 | 5 | 23 | +0.5% |
| Utah | $14 | $49 | 17 | 160 | +0.5% |
| Wyoming | $14 | $124 | 5 | 23 | +0.5% |
| Puerto Rico | $14 | $17 | 80 | 196 | +0.5% |
| Colorado | $14 | $166 | 4 | 222 | +0.5% |
| North Carolina | $14 | $205 | 19 | 10,213 | +0.4% |
| Arizona | $14 | $214 | 8 | 4,197 | +0.4% |
| Maryland | $14 | $117 | 8 | 819 | +0.4% |
| Massachusetts | $14 | $175 | 134 | 1,541 | +0.4% |
| Missouri | $14 | $207 | 9 | 596 | +0.4% |
| New Jersey | $14 | $102 | 36 | 12,387 | +0.4% |
| New York | $14 | $138 | 34 | 1,060 | +0.4% |
| North Dakota | $14 | $68 | 5 | 33 | +0.4% |
| Texas | $14 | $179 | 48 | 2,687 | +0.4% |
| Ohio | $14 | $165 | 12 | 572 | +0.3% |
| Virginia | $14 | $78 | 9 | 816 | +0.3% |
| Alabama | $14 | $207 | 6 | 564 | +0.1% |
| Oklahoma | $14 | $227 | 9 | 364 | +0.1% |
| Arkansas | $14 | $29 | 6 | 580 | -0.1% |
| Tennessee | $14 | $115 | 10 | 503 | -0.2% |
| Washington | $14 | $180 | 22 | 1,901 | -0.4% |
| Illinois | $14 | $158 | 19 | 793 | -0.5% |
| Minnesota | $14 | $57 | 265 | 584 | -0.7% |
| Wisconsin | $14 | $138 | 41 | 554 | -1.1% |
| California | $14 | $148 | 111 | 9,739 | -1.1% |
| Oregon | $14 | $95 | 32 | 734 | -1.3% |
| South Dakota | $14 | $140 | 6 | 188 | -1.7% |
| Mississippi | $14 | $86 | 7 | 74 | -2.6% |
| Georgia | $12 | $150 | 7 | 66 | -10.9% |
| Michigan | $11 | $43 | 9 | 50 | -21.9% |
⚠️ 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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