Detection test by immunoassay technique for hepatitis be surface antigen
Medicare pricing data for 240 providers across 32 states
This procedure has a 7.1x markup — hospitals charge $80.72 but Medicare allows only $11.29. Uninsured patients may face bills 7.1 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 hepatitis be surface antigen (HCPCS code 87350) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $11.29, but hospitals typically charge $80.72 — a 7.1x 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 $11.29, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $2.26. 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 7.1x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $11.29 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $11 | $91 | 10 | 789 | +0.1% |
| Georgia | $11 | $97 | 3 | 313 | +0.1% |
| Illinois | $11 | $83 | 7 | 250 | +0.1% |
| Iowa | $11 | $44 | 4 | 11 | +0.1% |
| Kansas | $11 | $98 | 6 | 180 | +0.1% |
| Kentucky | $11 | $37 | 2 | 12 | +0.1% |
| Massachusetts | $11 | $93 | 3 | 175 | +0.1% |
| Michigan | $11 | $41 | 3 | 24 | +0.1% |
| Minnesota | $11 | $111 | 5 | 101 | +0.1% |
| Mississippi | $11 | $80 | 6 | 84 | +0.1% |
| Nevada | $11 | $89 | 3 | 70 | +0.1% |
| New Jersey | $11 | $77 | 17 | 5,001 | +0.1% |
| New Mexico | $11 | $92 | 3 | 18 | +0.1% |
| New York | $11 | $112 | 10 | 1,673 | +0.1% |
| Ohio | $11 | $76 | 10 | 329 | +0.1% |
| Oklahoma | $11 | $85 | 5 | 90 | +0.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $11 | $34 | 8 | 594 | +0.1% |
| Rhode Island | $11 | $43 | 1 | 16 | +0.1% |
| Tennessee | $11 | $67 | 2 | 63 | +0.1% |
| Utah | $11 | $25 | 2 | 71 | +0.1% |
| Virginia | $11 | $38 | 5 | 158 | +0.1% |
| Arizona | $11 | $77 | 6 | 770 | +0.1% |
| Colorado | $11 | $80 | 6 | 75 | +0.1% |
| Texas | $11 | $83 | 11 | 2,036 | 0.0% |
| North Carolina | $11 | $82 | 11 | 1,454 | -0.1% |
| Maryland | $11 | $86 | 7 | 252 | -0.3% |
| California | $11 | $76 | 48 | 3,167 | -0.4% |
| Washington | $11 | $87 | 5 | 190 | -0.4% |
| Alabama | $11 | $75 | 5 | 303 | -0.5% |
| Hawaii | $11 | $58 | 2 | 68 | -1.1% |
| Oregon | $11 | $34 | 4 | 26 | -1.2% |
| Wisconsin | $11 | $76 | 4 | 55 | -1.2% |
⚠️ 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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