Detection by nucleic acid bartonella henselae and bartonella quintana (bacteria), amplified probe technique
Medicare pricing data for 76 providers across 15 states
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 by nucleic acid bartonella henselae and bartonella quintana (bacteria), amplified probe technique (HCPCS code 87471) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $34.33, but hospitals typically charge $67.58 — a 2.0x 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 $34.33, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $6.87. 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 2.0x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $34.33 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $34 | $79 | 7 | 327 | +0.2% |
| Indiana | $34 | $40 | 3 | 1,045 | +0.2% |
| Louisiana | $34 | $71 | 2 | 1,347 | +0.2% |
| Massachusetts | $34 | $446 | 2 | 26 | +0.2% |
| Mississippi | $34 | $53 | 1 | 137 | +0.2% |
| New Jersey | $34 | $429 | 4 | 61 | +0.2% |
| New York | $34 | $380 | 2 | 25 | +0.2% |
| North Carolina | $34 | $397 | 1 | 59 | +0.2% |
| Pennsylvania | $34 | $57 | 6 | 1,018 | +0.2% |
| Texas | $34 | $69 | 12 | 2,010 | +0.2% |
| Virginia | $34 | $114 | 4 | 438 | +0.2% |
| West Virginia | $34 | $105 | 1 | 15 | +0.2% |
| Arizona | $34 | $52 | 4 | 905 | +0.2% |
| California | $34 | $208 | 7 | 666 | +0.2% |
| Arkansas | $34 | $54 | 1 | 10,259 | -0.1% |
⚠️ 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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