Detection test by nucleic acid for vancomycin resistance strep (vre), amplified probe technique
Medicare pricing data for 1,564 providers across 41 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 vancomycin resistance strep (vre), amplified probe technique (HCPCS code 87500) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $34.35, but hospitals typically charge $64.00 — a 1.9x 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 1.9x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $34.35 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $34 | $40 | 2 | 22 | +0.1% |
| Indiana | $34 | $39 | 6 | 13,081 | +0.1% |
| Louisiana | $34 | $57 | 36 | 19,048 | +0.1% |
| Minnesota | $34 | $58 | 1 | 13 | +0.1% |
| Nebraska | $34 | $64 | 19 | 297 | +0.1% |
| Nevada | $34 | $55 | 2 | 25 | +0.1% |
| Oregon | $34 | $60 | 19 | 71 | +0.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $34 | $46 | 29 | 74,139 | +0.1% |
| Rhode Island | $34 | $70 | 22 | 206 | +0.1% |
| Utah | $34 | $105 | 3 | 1,890 | +0.1% |
| Wisconsin | $34 | $80 | 12 | 132 | +0.1% |
| Wyoming | $34 | $35 | 5 | 144 | +0.1% |
| Connecticut | $34 | $69 | 2 | 16 | +0.1% |
| Michigan | $34 | $53 | 19 | 2,481 | +0.1% |
| Arizona | $34 | $50 | 13 | 12,509 | +0.1% |
| California | $34 | $57 | 71 | 23,365 | +0.1% |
| Colorado | $34 | $81 | 72 | 9,811 | +0.1% |
| North Carolina | $34 | $45 | 8 | 9,143 | +0.1% |
| Maryland | $34 | $114 | 60 | 14,947 | +0.0% |
| Massachusetts | $34 | $83 | 59 | 3,885 | +0.0% |
| Mississippi | $34 | $77 | 90 | 12,037 | +0.0% |
| Oklahoma | $34 | $57 | 42 | 17,467 | +0.0% |
| Texas | $34 | $67 | 346 | 122,145 | +0.0% |
| Illinois | $34 | $56 | 73 | 16,472 | 0.0% |
| New Jersey | $34 | $59 | 39 | 6,541 | 0.0% |
| Washington | $34 | $102 | 17 | 828 | 0.0% |
| Florida | $34 | $64 | 108 | 63,052 | -0.0% |
| Kansas | $34 | $71 | 20 | 2,106 | -0.1% |
| New York | $34 | $118 | 37 | 12,270 | -0.1% |
| Iowa | $34 | $71 | 10 | 255 | -0.1% |
| Ohio | $34 | $70 | 37 | 2,636 | -0.1% |
| Arkansas | $34 | $84 | 33 | 17,603 | -0.1% |
| Georgia | $34 | $57 | 36 | 2,264 | -0.1% |
| Idaho | $34 | $55 | 11 | 217 | -0.2% |
| Virginia | $34 | $65 | 55 | 10,313 | -0.3% |
| Tennessee | $34 | $57 | 25 | 989 | -0.3% |
| Kentucky | $34 | $43 | 14 | 654 | -0.6% |
| South Carolina | $34 | $46 | 11 | 777 | -1.0% |
| New Mexico | $34 | $77 | 9 | 348 | -1.2% |
| Alabama | $34 | $69 | 50 | 3,141 | -1.6% |
| Missouri | $33 | $60 | 32 | 4,681 | -2.5% |
⚠️ 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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