Detection test by nucleic acid for herpes virus-6, amplified probe technique
Medicare pricing data for 169 providers across 18 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 herpes virus-6, amplified probe technique (HCPCS code 87532) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $34.37, but hospitals typically charge $53.29 — a 1.6x 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 $34.37, 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 1.6x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $34.37 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $34 | $40 | 4 | 1,839 | +0.1% |
| Indiana | $34 | $39 | 2 | 474 | +0.1% |
| Louisiana | $34 | $70 | 2 | 79 | +0.1% |
| Maryland | $34 | $41 | 2 | 418 | +0.1% |
| Michigan | $34 | $53 | 2 | 13 | +0.1% |
| Minnesota | $34 | $367 | 2 | 20 | +0.1% |
| Ohio | $34 | $70 | 1 | 350 | +0.1% |
| Oklahoma | $34 | $70 | 2 | 215 | +0.1% |
| Utah | $34 | $105 | 1 | 169 | +0.1% |
| Virginia | $34 | $67 | 3 | 150 | +0.1% |
| Arizona | $34 | $50 | 2 | 8,122 | +0.1% |
| California | $34 | $195 | 3 | 22 | +0.1% |
| Florida | $34 | $71 | 16 | 4,059 | +0.0% |
| Texas | $34 | $47 | 81 | 13,621 | +0.0% |
| New Jersey | $34 | $75 | 19 | 1,979 | -0.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $34 | $58 | 3 | 420 | -0.1% |
| Missouri | $34 | $53 | 2 | 1,491 | -0.5% |
| Colorado | $34 | $73 | 11 | 93 | -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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