Cell examination of specimen, concentration technique
Medicare pricing data for 5,382 providers across 52 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $21 in Indiana to $51 in Puerto Rico. Where you get this procedure matters more than almost any other factor. 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
Cell examination of specimen, concentration technique (HCPCS code 88108) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $27.95, but hospitals typically charge $134.34 — a 4.8x 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 $27.95, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $5.59. 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 4.8x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $21.69 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Rico | $51 | $83 | 20 | 284 | +82.0% |
| Connecticut | $48 | $104 | 45 | 3,144 | +72.3% |
| Tennessee | $42 | $128 | 130 | 3,111 | +48.6% |
| New Jersey | $40 | $171 | 131 | 17,050 | +42.8% |
| Illinois | $32 | $177 | 283 | 12,877 | +16.1% |
| New York | $32 | $153 | 319 | 12,922 | +14.3% |
| Oregon | $31 | $109 | 62 | 1,001 | +10.3% |
| Alaska | $30 | $275 | 16 | 550 | +7.9% |
| Florida | $30 | $123 | 371 | 17,522 | +7.1% |
| Alabama | $29 | $81 | 67 | 1,494 | +2.0% |
| California | $28 | $116 | 610 | 22,175 | -1.6% |
| Massachusetts | $27 | $116 | 113 | 4,007 | -4.6% |
| Washington | $26 | $98 | 160 | 1,688 | -7.7% |
| Hawaii | $26 | $85 | 44 | 737 | -7.8% |
| Nevada | $25 | $167 | 51 | 2,337 | -9.1% |
| Michigan | $25 | $103 | 139 | 2,006 | -9.1% |
| Kansas | $25 | $105 | 42 | 2,393 | -11.7% |
| New Mexico | $25 | $84 | 32 | 567 | -11.7% |
| Minnesota | $24 | $131 | 136 | 2,058 | -12.6% |
| Virginia | $24 | $123 | 145 | 3,282 | -14.6% |
| Arizona | $24 | $112 | 83 | 2,098 | -15.1% |
| District of Columbia | $24 | $112 | 11 | 119 | -15.2% |
| South Carolina | $24 | $132 | 82 | 2,840 | -15.3% |
| Maryland | $23 | $132 | 94 | 2,961 | -16.0% |
| Missouri | $23 | $125 | 127 | 5,639 | -16.1% |
| Arkansas | $23 | $66 | 57 | 1,751 | -17.4% |
| Colorado | $23 | $125 | 87 | 2,344 | -17.6% |
| North Dakota | $23 | $92 | 16 | 790 | -17.6% |
| Texas | $23 | $166 | 525 | 18,593 | -18.6% |
| Rhode Island | $22 | $105 | 12 | 136 | -20.0% |
| Delaware | $22 | $120 | 13 | 85 | -20.1% |
| Wisconsin | $22 | $289 | 96 | 2,207 | -20.1% |
| New Hampshire | $22 | $352 | 20 | 346 | -20.9% |
| South Dakota | $22 | $92 | 33 | 649 | -21.6% |
| Pennsylvania | $22 | $100 | 224 | 6,614 | -21.8% |
| West Virginia | $22 | $104 | 31 | 579 | -21.8% |
| Montana | $22 | $62 | 15 | 773 | -22.1% |
| Utah | $22 | $88 | 43 | 691 | -22.1% |
| Wyoming | $22 | $91 | 3 | 71 | -22.6% |
| Vermont | $22 | $113 | 21 | 205 | -22.8% |
| Kentucky | $22 | $108 | 62 | 2,244 | -22.9% |
| North Carolina | $22 | $113 | 117 | 1,816 | -23.1% |
| Idaho | $21 | $83 | 19 | 377 | -23.3% |
| Mississippi | $21 | $118 | 39 | 1,694 | -23.3% |
| Oklahoma | $21 | $81 | 28 | 871 | -23.8% |
| Maine | $21 | $83 | 24 | 344 | -23.9% |
| Nebraska | $21 | $81 | 44 | 1,185 | -24.3% |
| Iowa | $21 | $116 | 53 | 1,891 | -24.4% |
| Louisiana | $21 | $105 | 57 | 1,017 | -24.5% |
| Georgia | $21 | $98 | 127 | 2,989 | -24.5% |
| Ohio | $21 | $91 | 205 | 4,370 | -24.6% |
| Indiana | $21 | $111 | 76 | 3,210 | -25.3% |
⚠️ 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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