Detection test for gardnerella vaginalis (bacteria), direct probe technique
Medicare pricing data for 2,200 providers across 46 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 for gardnerella vaginalis (bacteria), direct probe technique (HCPCS code 87510) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $19.58, but hospitals typically charge $83.79 — a 4.3x 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 $19.58, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $3.92. 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 4.3x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $19.58 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $20 | $41 | 6 | 51 | +0.4% |
| Louisiana | $20 | $54 | 8 | 56 | +0.4% |
| Maine | $20 | $62 | 64 | 161 | +0.4% |
| Maryland | $20 | $115 | 7 | 384 | +0.4% |
| Michigan | $20 | $44 | 6 | 174 | +0.4% |
| New Hampshire | $20 | $35 | 3 | 209 | +0.4% |
| Ohio | $20 | $87 | 17 | 1,367 | +0.4% |
| Oklahoma | $20 | $64 | 3 | 167 | +0.4% |
| Rhode Island | $20 | $50 | 2 | 25 | +0.4% |
| Tennessee | $20 | $70 | 5 | 227 | +0.4% |
| West Virginia | $20 | $35 | 6 | 65 | +0.4% |
| Wyoming | $20 | $74 | 4 | 20 | +0.4% |
| Alaska | $20 | $119 | 41 | 104 | +0.4% |
| Connecticut | $20 | $73 | 12 | 696 | +0.4% |
| New Jersey | $20 | $108 | 48 | 3,979 | +0.3% |
| Florida | $20 | $81 | 12 | 2,353 | +0.3% |
| Hawaii | $20 | $53 | 2 | 417 | +0.3% |
| Utah | $20 | $52 | 63 | 456 | +0.3% |
| California | $20 | $80 | 44 | 4,110 | +0.3% |
| North Dakota | $20 | $81 | 5 | 221 | +0.2% |
| Arizona | $20 | $74 | 38 | 1,858 | +0.2% |
| Virginia | $20 | $83 | 18 | 429 | +0.1% |
| Texas | $20 | $93 | 83 | 2,517 | +0.1% |
| Illinois | $20 | $112 | 187 | 1,438 | 0.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $20 | $71 | 25 | 1,166 | 0.0% |
| Kansas | $20 | $72 | 64 | 983 | -0.1% |
| Massachusetts | $20 | $104 | 52 | 1,062 | -0.1% |
| North Carolina | $20 | $88 | 160 | 1,654 | -0.1% |
| Washington | $20 | $114 | 28 | 1,092 | -0.1% |
| Nebraska | $20 | $54 | 55 | 493 | -0.1% |
| Wisconsin | $20 | $128 | 69 | 173 | -0.2% |
| Minnesota | $20 | $75 | 408 | 1,598 | -0.3% |
| New York | $20 | $80 | 161 | 3,586 | -0.3% |
| Oregon | $20 | $59 | 111 | 1,433 | -0.3% |
| Mississippi | $20 | $69 | 67 | 849 | -0.4% |
| Indiana | $20 | $93 | 3 | 623 | -0.4% |
| Colorado | $19 | $71 | 24 | 341 | -0.5% |
| Iowa | $19 | $68 | 127 | 868 | -0.5% |
| South Dakota | $19 | $29 | 24 | 99 | -0.7% |
| Missouri | $19 | $49 | 19 | 75 | -0.7% |
| Idaho | $19 | $55 | 23 | 149 | -0.9% |
| Alabama | $19 | $111 | 2 | 310 | -1.0% |
| South Carolina | $19 | $123 | 12 | 94 | -1.2% |
| Nevada | $19 | $88 | 60 | 538 | -1.5% |
| Arkansas | $19 | $49 | 18 | 84 | -2.0% |
| Montana | $19 | $43 | 3 | 114 | -2.3% |
⚠️ 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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