Detection test by nucleic acid for trichomonas vaginalis (genital parasite), direct probe technique
Medicare pricing data for 2,000 providers across 43 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 trichomonas vaginalis (genital parasite), direct probe technique (HCPCS code 87660) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $19.57, but hospitals typically charge $82.45 — a 4.2x 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 $19.57, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $3.91. 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 4.2x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $19.57 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $20 | $42 | 7 | 51 | +0.4% |
| Maine | $20 | $62 | 64 | 160 | +0.4% |
| Maryland | $20 | $110 | 8 | 414 | +0.4% |
| Michigan | $20 | $47 | 6 | 153 | +0.4% |
| New Hampshire | $20 | $35 | 4 | 210 | +0.4% |
| Ohio | $20 | $65 | 12 | 153 | +0.4% |
| Oklahoma | $20 | $63 | 2 | 163 | +0.4% |
| Rhode Island | $20 | $50 | 2 | 25 | +0.4% |
| South Dakota | $20 | $28 | 24 | 99 | +0.4% |
| West Virginia | $20 | $63 | 2 | 15 | +0.4% |
| Wyoming | $20 | $74 | 4 | 20 | +0.4% |
| Alabama | $20 | $80 | 2 | 14 | +0.4% |
| Alaska | $20 | $85 | 41 | 104 | +0.4% |
| New Jersey | $20 | $108 | 44 | 3,933 | +0.4% |
| Florida | $20 | $81 | 12 | 2,356 | +0.3% |
| Hawaii | $20 | $53 | 2 | 417 | +0.3% |
| California | $20 | $79 | 41 | 4,024 | +0.3% |
| Utah | $20 | $59 | 62 | 438 | +0.3% |
| North Dakota | $20 | $81 | 5 | 221 | +0.2% |
| Arizona | $20 | $74 | 37 | 1,850 | +0.2% |
| Texas | $20 | $92 | 81 | 2,505 | +0.2% |
| Illinois | $20 | $109 | 186 | 1,420 | +0.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $20 | $68 | 25 | 1,163 | +0.1% |
| Connecticut | $20 | $84 | 12 | 705 | +0.1% |
| Washington | $20 | $114 | 27 | 1,088 | 0.0% |
| Wisconsin | $20 | $99 | 52 | 123 | 0.0% |
| Indiana | $20 | $93 | 3 | 623 | -0.1% |
| Massachusetts | $20 | $108 | 60 | 1,162 | -0.1% |
| Kansas | $20 | $71 | 65 | 951 | -0.1% |
| Oregon | $20 | $49 | 111 | 1,432 | -0.2% |
| New York | $20 | $77 | 157 | 3,199 | -0.3% |
| Colorado | $19 | $71 | 24 | 338 | -0.4% |
| Iowa | $19 | $69 | 109 | 789 | -0.5% |
| Nebraska | $19 | $54 | 55 | 493 | -0.6% |
| Missouri | $19 | $49 | 19 | 74 | -0.7% |
| Minnesota | $19 | $72 | 409 | 1,606 | -0.7% |
| Idaho | $19 | $55 | 23 | 148 | -0.8% |
| Mississippi | $19 | $73 | 66 | 854 | -0.8% |
| North Carolina | $19 | $82 | 36 | 155 | -1.0% |
| Nevada | $19 | $93 | 60 | 641 | -1.2% |
| Louisiana | $19 | $57 | 5 | 53 | -1.3% |
| Arkansas | $19 | $48 | 18 | 84 | -2.0% |
| Montana | $19 | $43 | 3 | 114 | -2.2% |
⚠️ 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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