Detection test by nucleic acid for hepatitis b virus, quantification
Medicare pricing data for 385 providers across 34 states
This procedure has a 10.6x markup — hospitals charge $445.13 but Medicare allows only $41.91. Uninsured patients may face bills 10.6 times higher than what insurance negotiates. 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 hepatitis b virus, quantification (HCPCS code 87517) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $41.91, but hospitals typically charge $445.13 — a 10.6x 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 $41.91, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $8.38. 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 10.6x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $41.91 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $42 | $453 | 2 | 713 | +0.2% |
| Indiana | $42 | $227 | 3 | 28 | +0.2% |
| Kansas | $42 | $464 | 4 | 468 | +0.2% |
| Kentucky | $42 | $134 | 2 | 25 | +0.2% |
| Michigan | $42 | $183 | 9 | 71 | +0.2% |
| Mississippi | $42 | $327 | 3 | 53 | +0.2% |
| Nevada | $42 | $443 | 4 | 295 | +0.2% |
| New Jersey | $42 | $483 | 16 | 5,607 | +0.2% |
| New Mexico | $42 | $248 | 1 | 20 | +0.2% |
| Rhode Island | $42 | $117 | 2 | 21 | +0.2% |
| Utah | $42 | $167 | 3 | 61 | +0.2% |
| Colorado | $42 | $516 | 6 | 138 | +0.2% |
| Massachusetts | $42 | $393 | 80 | 897 | +0.1% |
| New York | $42 | $349 | 13 | 1,629 | +0.1% |
| Texas | $42 | $452 | 15 | 2,616 | +0.1% |
| Arizona | $42 | $560 | 4 | 1,933 | +0.1% |
| Maryland | $42 | $405 | 5 | 676 | +0.1% |
| California | $42 | $377 | 56 | 14,512 | +0.1% |
| Florida | $42 | $533 | 11 | 2,381 | 0.0% |
| Alabama | $42 | $642 | 4 | 489 | -0.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $42 | $375 | 9 | 298 | -0.1% |
| North Carolina | $42 | $652 | 8 | 4,079 | -0.2% |
| Oklahoma | $42 | $453 | 7 | 388 | -0.3% |
| Washington | $42 | $486 | 9 | 590 | -0.3% |
| Oregon | $42 | $263 | 5 | 161 | -0.3% |
| Minnesota | $42 | $524 | 40 | 585 | -0.4% |
| Tennessee | $42 | $314 | 3 | 249 | -0.5% |
| Virginia | $42 | $136 | 6 | 258 | -0.5% |
| Ohio | $42 | $480 | 11 | 421 | -0.5% |
| Illinois | $42 | $441 | 11 | 514 | -0.6% |
| Hawaii | $42 | $167 | 2 | 559 | -0.7% |
| Maine | $41 | $246 | 2 | 65 | -1.1% |
| Wisconsin | $41 | $232 | 8 | 355 | -1.2% |
| Iowa | $41 | $197 | 4 | 38 | -1.9% |
⚠️ 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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