Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, first marker
Medicare pricing data for 1,446 providers across 46 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
Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, first marker (HCPCS code 88184) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $79.10, but hospitals typically charge $233.31 — a 2.9x 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 $79.10, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $15.82. 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 2.9x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $61.38 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $91 | $289 | 1 | 21 | +14.9% |
| New York | $90 | $304 | 152 | 14,478 | +13.4% |
| Massachusetts | $89 | $228 | 5 | 84 | +11.9% |
| Maryland | $88 | $240 | 52 | 1,057 | +11.5% |
| California | $86 | $202 | 79 | 11,863 | +9.1% |
| New Jersey | $86 | $322 | 35 | 10,382 | +8.5% |
| Virginia | $84 | $216 | 111 | 4,728 | +5.8% |
| Hawaii | $83 | $170 | 12 | 125 | +4.3% |
| Connecticut | $81 | $248 | 4 | 5,161 | +2.2% |
| Washington | $80 | $152 | 48 | 1,066 | +1.1% |
| Rhode Island | $77 | $193 | 3 | 52 | -3.1% |
| Colorado | $77 | $273 | 46 | 589 | -3.2% |
| Illinois | $75 | $228 | 31 | 1,129 | -5.3% |
| Minnesota | $75 | $308 | 135 | 2,086 | -5.6% |
| Missouri | $75 | $200 | 13 | 351 | -5.8% |
| Florida | $74 | $188 | 32 | 11,394 | -6.2% |
| Nevada | $74 | $190 | 2 | 478 | -6.2% |
| Montana | $74 | $155 | 1 | 17 | -6.3% |
| Puerto Rico | $74 | $75 | 10 | 78 | -6.5% |
| Arizona | $74 | $179 | 30 | 3,936 | -6.9% |
| Maine | $73 | $100 | 2 | 134 | -7.5% |
| Wisconsin | $73 | $237 | 12 | 395 | -7.7% |
| Oregon | $73 | $193 | 15 | 238 | -8.0% |
| Michigan | $71 | $170 | 32 | 343 | -9.8% |
| Texas | $71 | $226 | 222 | 9,040 | -10.2% |
| Pennsylvania | $71 | $169 | 9 | 217 | -10.4% |
| South Dakota | $71 | $216 | 6 | 48 | -10.8% |
| Utah | $69 | $136 | 10 | 221 | -13.1% |
| North Carolina | $69 | $148 | 12 | 2,886 | -13.4% |
| Nebraska | $68 | $159 | 18 | 316 | -13.8% |
| Indiana | $68 | $178 | 20 | 303 | -14.2% |
| North Dakota | $68 | $253 | 3 | 17 | -14.2% |
| South Carolina | $68 | $212 | 28 | 407 | -14.6% |
| Kansas | $67 | $219 | 40 | 394 | -15.1% |
| Georgia | $67 | $229 | 19 | 576 | -15.2% |
| Mississippi | $67 | $200 | 4 | 26 | -15.4% |
| West Virginia | $67 | $330 | 1 | 41 | -15.5% |
| New Mexico | $67 | $297 | 2 | 193 | -15.9% |
| Tennessee | $66 | $173 | 63 | 4,508 | -16.7% |
| Louisiana | $66 | $140 | 3 | 31 | -17.2% |
| Alabama | $66 | $232 | 54 | 1,366 | -17.2% |
| Oklahoma | $65 | $128 | 16 | 567 | -17.4% |
| Arkansas | $62 | $153 | 28 | 843 | -21.7% |
| Kentucky | $61 | $144 | 2 | 14 | -23.3% |
| Ohio | $60 | $170 | 17 | 571 | -24.7% |
| Iowa | $55 | $111 | 3 | 55 | -30.2% |
⚠️ 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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