Detection test by immunoassay technique for hepatitis b surface antigen
Medicare pricing data for 3,176 providers across 49 states
This procedure has a 7.0x markup — hospitals charge $70.94 but Medicare allows only $10.09. 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 hepatitis b surface antigen (HCPCS code 87340) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $10.09, but hospitals typically charge $70.94 — 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 $10.09, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $2.02. 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 $10.09 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $10 | $28 | 2 | 64 | +0.3% |
| Georgia | $10 | $86 | 16 | 6,885 | +0.3% |
| Louisiana | $10 | $67 | 24 | 165 | +0.3% |
| Montana | $10 | $53 | 5 | 18 | +0.3% |
| New Hampshire | $10 | $29 | 27 | 112 | +0.3% |
| New Mexico | $10 | $45 | 3 | 23 | +0.3% |
| West Virginia | $10 | $61 | 4 | 56 | +0.3% |
| Alaska | $10 | $91 | 8 | 13 | +0.3% |
| Illinois | $10 | $69 | 187 | 7,310 | +0.2% |
| Kansas | $10 | $85 | 18 | 5,112 | +0.2% |
| Maryland | $10 | $78 | 62 | 3,913 | +0.2% |
| Massachusetts | $10 | $60 | 411 | 12,731 | +0.2% |
| New Jersey | $10 | $73 | 51 | 41,806 | +0.2% |
| Texas | $10 | $73 | 205 | 28,814 | +0.2% |
| Nevada | $10 | $86 | 15 | 2,342 | +0.1% |
| New York | $10 | $68 | 412 | 12,697 | +0.1% |
| North Carolina | $10 | $75 | 122 | 26,163 | +0.1% |
| South Dakota | $10 | $54 | 24 | 410 | +0.1% |
| Colorado | $10 | $83 | 15 | 1,889 | +0.1% |
| Michigan | $10 | $30 | 53 | 1,678 | 0.0% |
| Ohio | $10 | $65 | 100 | 6,574 | 0.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $10 | $59 | 25 | 3,748 | 0.0% |
| Arizona | $10 | $76 | 52 | 10,966 | 0.0% |
| Hawaii | $10 | $38 | 2 | 1,887 | -0.1% |
| Virginia | $10 | $43 | 52 | 2,010 | -0.1% |
| Puerto Rico | $10 | $11 | 59 | 155 | -0.1% |
| Idaho | $10 | $45 | 10 | 121 | -0.2% |
| Missouri | $10 | $27 | 55 | 226 | -0.2% |
| Alabama | $10 | $70 | 19 | 6,833 | -0.2% |
| California | $10 | $74 | 168 | 47,560 | -0.2% |
| Connecticut | $10 | $49 | 22 | 308 | -0.2% |
| Kentucky | $10 | $29 | 11 | 381 | -0.3% |
| Minnesota | $10 | $68 | 183 | 2,112 | -0.3% |
| Oklahoma | $10 | $50 | 47 | 3,034 | -0.3% |
| Oregon | $10 | $37 | 57 | 1,604 | -0.3% |
| Florida | $10 | $75 | 73 | 26,188 | -0.4% |
| South Carolina | $10 | $59 | 25 | 634 | -0.5% |
| Washington | $10 | $70 | 215 | 6,931 | -0.5% |
| Iowa | $10 | $44 | 65 | 327 | -0.6% |
| Maine | $10 | $32 | 19 | 314 | -0.6% |
| Tennessee | $10 | $62 | 48 | 2,034 | -0.6% |
| Rhode Island | $10 | $40 | 5 | 245 | -0.7% |
| Utah | $10 | $21 | 36 | 353 | -0.7% |
| North Dakota | $10 | $74 | 8 | 246 | -1.0% |
| Nebraska | $10 | $23 | 8 | 289 | -1.1% |
| Indiana | $10 | $38 | 26 | 138 | -1.7% |
| Wisconsin | $10 | $64 | 50 | 464 | -2.8% |
| Arkansas | $10 | $27 | 33 | 74 | -4.5% |
| Mississippi | $10 | $44 | 23 | 490 | -5.5% |
⚠️ 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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