Detection test by nucleic acid for chlamydia trachomatis, amplified probe technique
Medicare pricing data for 3,672 providers across 50 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 test by nucleic acid for chlamydia trachomatis, amplified probe technique (HCPCS code 87491) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $34.33, but hospitals typically charge $92.05 — a 2.7x 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 2.7x 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $34 | $83 | 11 | 45 | +0.2% |
| Maine | $34 | $61 | 34 | 154 | +0.2% |
| Montana | $34 | $88 | 15 | 54 | +0.2% |
| Nebraska | $34 | $65 | 20 | 342 | +0.2% |
| Rhode Island | $34 | $90 | 4 | 110 | +0.2% |
| Wyoming | $34 | $79 | 18 | 42 | +0.2% |
| Massachusetts | $34 | $106 | 289 | 5,665 | +0.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $34 | $54 | 29 | 14,173 | +0.1% |
| Louisiana | $34 | $78 | 85 | 1,584 | +0.1% |
| Missouri | $34 | $78 | 41 | 1,689 | +0.1% |
| New York | $34 | $193 | 261 | 9,099 | +0.1% |
| Utah | $34 | $103 | 50 | 1,864 | +0.1% |
| California | $34 | $91 | 247 | 33,662 | +0.1% |
| Georgia | $34 | $107 | 27 | 1,301 | +0.1% |
| Texas | $34 | $64 | 300 | 38,912 | +0.1% |
| West Virginia | $34 | $118 | 4 | 1,763 | +0.1% |
| New Jersey | $34 | $126 | 45 | 30,058 | +0.1% |
| Arizona | $34 | $66 | 70 | 11,976 | +0.1% |
| Illinois | $34 | $80 | 90 | 10,541 | +0.0% |
| Oklahoma | $34 | $58 | 42 | 8,175 | 0.0% |
| Florida | $34 | $93 | 92 | 20,692 | -0.0% |
| Kansas | $34 | $98 | 80 | 3,128 | -0.0% |
| Puerto Rico | $34 | $44 | 44 | 485 | -0.0% |
| Maryland | $34 | $91 | 55 | 2,615 | -0.1% |
| Michigan | $34 | $64 | 34 | 3,066 | -0.1% |
| Colorado | $34 | $103 | 40 | 1,109 | -0.1% |
| Hawaii | $34 | $91 | 5 | 350 | -0.1% |
| North Carolina | $34 | $120 | 93 | 8,347 | -0.1% |
| Tennessee | $34 | $111 | 73 | 1,240 | -0.3% |
| Virginia | $34 | $72 | 39 | 1,641 | -0.3% |
| Kentucky | $34 | $92 | 37 | 331 | -0.4% |
| Indiana | $34 | $53 | 35 | 636 | -0.4% |
| Ohio | $34 | $113 | 58 | 1,618 | -0.4% |
| Alabama | $34 | $121 | 56 | 2,982 | -0.4% |
| South Dakota | $34 | $190 | 19 | 121 | -0.5% |
| Arkansas | $34 | $83 | 79 | 420 | -0.5% |
| Minnesota | $34 | $148 | 491 | 1,302 | -0.6% |
| Nevada | $34 | $107 | 47 | 940 | -0.6% |
| New Mexico | $34 | $111 | 12 | 218 | -0.6% |
| Iowa | $34 | $82 | 50 | 231 | -0.6% |
| Oregon | $34 | $71 | 98 | 863 | -0.6% |
| Connecticut | $34 | $125 | 23 | 205 | -0.7% |
| South Carolina | $34 | $89 | 42 | 285 | -0.8% |
| Mississippi | $34 | $94 | 55 | 421 | -1.0% |
| Washington | $34 | $74 | 165 | 2,772 | -1.3% |
| Idaho | $34 | $82 | 16 | 63 | -1.4% |
| Alaska | $34 | $164 | 34 | 61 | -1.5% |
| Wisconsin | $34 | $159 | 71 | 799 | -2.0% |
| North Dakota | $34 | $122 | 23 | 73 | -2.4% |
| New Hampshire | $33 | $70 | 12 | 114 | -3.3% |
⚠️ 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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