Detection test for gardnerella vaginalis (bacteria), amplified probe technique
Medicare pricing data for 639 providers across 33 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), amplified probe technique (HCPCS code 87511) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $34.33, but hospitals typically charge $64.70 — 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 $34.33, 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 1.9x 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | $34 | $65 | 1 | 13 | +0.2% |
| Louisiana | $34 | $83 | 13 | 206 | +0.2% |
| Maryland | $34 | $64 | 4 | 16 | +0.2% |
| Massachusetts | $34 | $122 | 15 | 143 | +0.2% |
| Minnesota | $34 | $67 | 2 | 16 | +0.2% |
| Mississippi | $34 | $100 | 7 | 870 | +0.2% |
| Nebraska | $34 | $65 | 14 | 184 | +0.2% |
| New Mexico | $34 | $92 | 5 | 19 | +0.2% |
| Ohio | $34 | $70 | 3 | 37 | +0.2% |
| Pennsylvania | $34 | $42 | 7 | 7,121 | +0.2% |
| Rhode Island | $34 | $65 | 1 | 12 | +0.2% |
| South Carolina | $34 | $41 | 2 | 11 | +0.2% |
| Virginia | $34 | $75 | 15 | 131 | +0.2% |
| Arkansas | $34 | $56 | 5 | 82 | +0.2% |
| Colorado | $34 | $80 | 26 | 561 | +0.2% |
| Michigan | $34 | $54 | 12 | 2,030 | +0.1% |
| Arizona | $34 | $51 | 32 | 6,068 | +0.1% |
| Missouri | $34 | $62 | 8 | 1,818 | +0.1% |
| Oklahoma | $34 | $56 | 21 | 5,444 | +0.1% |
| Florida | $34 | $53 | 27 | 21,165 | +0.0% |
| Kansas | $34 | $74 | 9 | 523 | +0.0% |
| Tennessee | $34 | $97 | 18 | 1,641 | 0.0% |
| Texas | $34 | $57 | 75 | 11,343 | -0.0% |
| Illinois | $34 | $66 | 52 | 1,302 | -0.1% |
| New Jersey | $34 | $125 | 69 | 8,144 | -0.1% |
| New York | $34 | $123 | 83 | 851 | -0.1% |
| Maine | $34 | $55 | 1 | 116 | -0.5% |
| California | $34 | $66 | 45 | 997 | -1.1% |
| Washington | $34 | $77 | 18 | 596 | -1.3% |
| North Carolina | $34 | $57 | 3 | 62 | -1.4% |
| Nevada | $34 | $82 | 5 | 59 | -1.5% |
| Oregon | $34 | $100 | 14 | 48 | -1.6% |
| Alabama | $31 | $46 | 10 | 88 | -8.9% |
⚠️ 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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