Detection test by nucleic acid for strep (streptococcus, group b), amplified probe technique
Medicare pricing data for 1,525 providers across 41 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 strep (streptococcus, group b), amplified probe technique (HCPCS code 87653) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $34.36, but hospitals typically charge $61.89 — a 1.8x 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 $34.36, 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 1.8x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $34.36 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $34 | $54 | 19 | 395 | +0.1% |
| Idaho | $34 | $63 | 13 | 61 | +0.1% |
| Indiana | $34 | $39 | 9 | 13,342 | +0.1% |
| Minnesota | $34 | $59 | 9 | 573 | +0.1% |
| Nebraska | $34 | $65 | 15 | 293 | +0.1% |
| Ohio | $34 | $70 | 11 | 2,537 | +0.1% |
| Oregon | $34 | $65 | 26 | 84 | +0.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $34 | $46 | 22 | 81,831 | +0.1% |
| South Carolina | $34 | $49 | 5 | 38 | +0.1% |
| Utah | $34 | $105 | 4 | 1,894 | +0.1% |
| Wisconsin | $34 | $126 | 13 | 110 | +0.1% |
| Wyoming | $34 | $35 | 5 | 151 | +0.1% |
| California | $34 | $53 | 97 | 52,849 | +0.1% |
| Connecticut | $34 | $64 | 4 | 30 | +0.1% |
| Louisiana | $34 | $71 | 36 | 10,064 | +0.1% |
| North Carolina | $34 | $53 | 7 | 2,239 | +0.1% |
| Virginia | $34 | $69 | 33 | 10,845 | +0.1% |
| Arizona | $34 | $50 | 12 | 13,090 | +0.1% |
| Colorado | $34 | $88 | 76 | 11,677 | +0.1% |
| Florida | $34 | $60 | 111 | 64,647 | +0.0% |
| Maryland | $34 | $89 | 59 | 22,898 | +0.0% |
| Michigan | $34 | $50 | 23 | 3,677 | +0.0% |
| Washington | $34 | $73 | 31 | 1,779 | +0.0% |
| Massachusetts | $34 | $90 | 48 | 3,752 | 0.0% |
| Missouri | $34 | $66 | 11 | 2,865 | -0.0% |
| New Jersey | $34 | $78 | 44 | 19,433 | -0.0% |
| Texas | $34 | $59 | 361 | 159,815 | -0.0% |
| Illinois | $34 | $61 | 76 | 24,721 | -0.1% |
| Oklahoma | $34 | $54 | 38 | 22,904 | -0.1% |
| Kansas | $34 | $75 | 8 | 1,711 | -0.1% |
| Mississippi | $34 | $84 | 71 | 16,741 | -0.1% |
| Nevada | $34 | $83 | 7 | 491 | -0.1% |
| New York | $34 | $110 | 52 | 17,181 | -0.1% |
| Delaware | $34 | $90 | 23 | 2,773 | -0.1% |
| Iowa | $34 | $72 | 15 | 263 | -0.1% |
| Arkansas | $34 | $69 | 46 | 22,038 | -0.2% |
| Tennessee | $34 | $76 | 35 | 2,263 | -0.2% |
| New Mexico | $34 | $79 | 11 | 449 | -0.8% |
| Kentucky | $34 | $48 | 11 | 89 | -1.0% |
| Alabama | $34 | $67 | 17 | 296 | -1.6% |
| District of Columbia | $32 | $48 | 3 | 21 | -7.4% |
⚠️ 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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