Detection test by nucleic acid for neisseria gonorrhoeae (gonorrhoeae bacteria), amplified probe technique
Medicare pricing data for 3,602 providers across 50 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 neisseria gonorrhoeae (gonorrhoeae bacteria), amplified probe technique (HCPCS code 87591) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $34.33, but hospitals typically charge $90.67 — a 2.6x 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 $34.33, 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 2.6x 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $34 | $84 | 10 | 43 | +0.2% |
| Hawaii | $34 | $92 | 5 | 344 | +0.2% |
| Maine | $34 | $61 | 34 | 153 | +0.2% |
| Montana | $34 | $85 | 13 | 51 | +0.2% |
| Nebraska | $34 | $67 | 20 | 341 | +0.2% |
| New Hampshire | $34 | $70 | 12 | 110 | +0.2% |
| Rhode Island | $34 | $90 | 4 | 109 | +0.2% |
| Wyoming | $34 | $85 | 14 | 35 | +0.2% |
| Massachusetts | $34 | $106 | 283 | 5,695 | +0.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $34 | $49 | 30 | 18,932 | +0.1% |
| Louisiana | $34 | $78 | 84 | 1,587 | +0.1% |
| New York | $34 | $192 | 261 | 9,088 | +0.1% |
| California | $34 | $90 | 243 | 32,841 | +0.1% |
| Georgia | $34 | $105 | 22 | 1,047 | +0.1% |
| West Virginia | $34 | $114 | 2 | 1,379 | +0.1% |
| Missouri | $34 | $73 | 40 | 1,684 | +0.1% |
| New Jersey | $34 | $126 | 43 | 29,830 | +0.1% |
| Texas | $34 | $65 | 299 | 36,833 | +0.1% |
| Arizona | $34 | $66 | 71 | 11,975 | +0.1% |
| Illinois | $34 | $80 | 89 | 10,537 | 0.0% |
| Oklahoma | $34 | $59 | 42 | 8,446 | 0.0% |
| Puerto Rico | $34 | $43 | 43 | 485 | -0.0% |
| Florida | $34 | $93 | 91 | 20,662 | -0.1% |
| Kansas | $34 | $100 | 78 | 2,746 | -0.1% |
| Michigan | $34 | $64 | 34 | 3,057 | -0.1% |
| Colorado | $34 | $103 | 38 | 1,112 | -0.1% |
| Maryland | $34 | $91 | 54 | 2,606 | -0.1% |
| North Carolina | $34 | $120 | 89 | 6,374 | -0.1% |
| Utah | $34 | $103 | 49 | 1,856 | -0.1% |
| Virginia | $34 | $70 | 36 | 1,534 | -0.2% |
| Indiana | $34 | $54 | 34 | 637 | -0.3% |
| Alabama | $34 | $121 | 57 | 2,531 | -0.4% |
| Iowa | $34 | $82 | 50 | 234 | -0.4% |
| Ohio | $34 | $113 | 60 | 1,403 | -0.5% |
| South Dakota | $34 | $115 | 19 | 121 | -0.5% |
| Minnesota | $34 | $142 | 485 | 1,294 | -0.5% |
| Tennessee | $34 | $116 | 66 | 812 | -0.5% |
| Nevada | $34 | $107 | 47 | 937 | -0.6% |
| Oregon | $34 | $71 | 98 | 854 | -0.6% |
| Kentucky | $34 | $99 | 35 | 209 | -0.7% |
| New Mexico | $34 | $111 | 12 | 218 | -0.8% |
| Arkansas | $34 | $83 | 76 | 413 | -0.8% |
| South Carolina | $34 | $87 | 43 | 279 | -0.8% |
| Connecticut | $34 | $126 | 23 | 207 | -1.0% |
| Mississippi | $34 | $95 | 53 | 420 | -1.2% |
| Washington | $34 | $74 | 161 | 2,728 | -1.3% |
| Idaho | $34 | $81 | 16 | 61 | -1.5% |
| Alaska | $34 | $171 | 32 | 57 | -1.6% |
| Wisconsin | $34 | $166 | 70 | 798 | -2.0% |
| North Dakota | $33 | $122 | 21 | 67 | -2.7% |
⚠️ 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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