Detection of ehrlichia chaffeensis by amplified nucleic acid probe technique
Medicare pricing data for 150 providers across 22 states
This procedure has a 10.3x markup — hospitals charge $352.38 but Medicare allows only $34.35. Uninsured patients may face bills 10.3 times higher than what insurance negotiates. This is a specialized procedure with relatively few Medicare claims. Pricing data may be less reliable due to smaller sample sizes. 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 of ehrlichia chaffeensis by amplified nucleic acid probe technique (HCPCS code 87484) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $34.35, but hospitals typically charge $352.38 — a 10.3x 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 $34.35, 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 10.3x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $34.30 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $35 | $434 | 4 | 29 | +0.6% |
| Ohio | $34 | $266 | 2 | 60 | +0.1% |
| Florida | $34 | $438 | 4 | 37 | +0.1% |
| Georgia | $34 | $407 | 1 | 90 | +0.1% |
| Illinois | $34 | $445 | 1 | 45 | +0.1% |
| Kansas | $34 | $431 | 3 | 170 | +0.1% |
| Maryland | $34 | $445 | 2 | 36 | +0.1% |
| Massachusetts | $34 | $454 | 4 | 2,621 | +0.1% |
| New Hampshire | $34 | $36 | 38 | 92 | +0.1% |
| New Jersey | $34 | $374 | 4 | 1,818 | +0.1% |
| North Carolina | $34 | $233 | 3 | 597 | +0.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $34 | $412 | 4 | 256 | +0.1% |
| Rhode Island | $34 | $140 | 1 | 57 | +0.1% |
| Tennessee | $34 | $97 | 2 | 43 | +0.1% |
| Texas | $34 | $264 | 4 | 35 | +0.1% |
| Virginia | $34 | $306 | 2 | 16 | +0.1% |
| Alabama | $34 | $230 | 1 | 17 | +0.1% |
| New York | $34 | $235 | 31 | 1,296 | +0.1% |
| Maine | $34 | $77 | 3 | 37 | -0.8% |
| Minnesota | $34 | $119 | 11 | 116 | -1.6% |
| Wisconsin | $34 | $112 | 8 | 92 | -2.1% |
| Oklahoma | $33 | $301 | 2 | 43 | -3.7% |
⚠️ 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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