Detection test by nucleic acid for legionella pneumophila (water borne bacteria), amplified probe technique
Medicare pricing data for 277 providers across 26 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 legionella pneumophila (water borne bacteria), amplified probe technique (HCPCS code 87541) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $34.37, but hospitals typically charge $53.20 — a 1.5x 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 1.5x 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $34 | $48 | 1 | 72 | +0.1% |
| Florida | $34 | $63 | 19 | 5,625 | +0.1% |
| Illinois | $34 | $43 | 8 | 2,221 | +0.1% |
| Indiana | $34 | $40 | 3 | 465 | +0.1% |
| Kansas | $34 | $79 | 2 | 17 | +0.1% |
| Michigan | $34 | $52 | 8 | 104 | +0.1% |
| Mississippi | $34 | $48 | 7 | 784 | +0.1% |
| Nevada | $34 | $82 | 4 | 444 | +0.1% |
| New Jersey | $34 | $41 | 7 | 2,653 | +0.1% |
| New Mexico | $34 | $54 | 5 | 165 | +0.1% |
| North Carolina | $34 | $51 | 3 | 34 | +0.1% |
| Ohio | $34 | $70 | 5 | 382 | +0.1% |
| Oregon | $34 | $60 | 17 | 49 | +0.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $34 | $44 | 9 | 19,977 | +0.1% |
| Utah | $34 | $105 | 2 | 171 | +0.1% |
| Wisconsin | $34 | $105 | 2 | 2,919 | +0.1% |
| Arizona | $34 | $50 | 3 | 1,267 | +0.1% |
| Arkansas | $34 | $50 | 2 | 283 | +0.1% |
| California | $34 | $47 | 44 | 35,972 | +0.1% |
| Texas | $34 | $59 | 74 | 51,200 | +0.0% |
| Oklahoma | $34 | $38 | 7 | 5,124 | 0.0% |
| Louisiana | $34 | $69 | 6 | 653 | -0.2% |
| Virginia | $34 | $58 | 4 | 367 | -0.2% |
| Missouri | $34 | $53 | 3 | 1,547 | -0.5% |
| Washington | $34 | $50 | 13 | 117 | -0.8% |
| Alabama | $31 | $40 | 7 | 337 | -11.2% |
⚠️ 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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