Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, 2 to 8 markers
Medicare pricing data for 1,442 providers across 45 states
This procedure has a 7.7x markup — hospitals charge $268.56 but Medicare allows only $34.90. Uninsured patients may face bills 7.7 times higher than what insurance negotiates. 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, 2 to 8 markers (HCPCS code 88187) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $34.90, but hospitals typically charge $268.56 — a 7.7x 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 $34.90, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $6.98. 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 7.7x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $27.09 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $38 | $273 | 93 | 2,168 | +8.9% |
| District of Columbia | $37 | $190 | 2 | 13 | +6.7% |
| New Jersey | $37 | $137 | 37 | 769 | +6.5% |
| Virginia | $37 | $162 | 47 | 699 | +5.9% |
| Maryland | $37 | $273 | 27 | 257 | +5.5% |
| Massachusetts | $37 | $293 | 48 | 815 | +5.4% |
| California | $37 | $232 | 118 | 1,637 | +5.0% |
| Connecticut | $37 | $275 | 23 | 420 | +4.6% |
| Illinois | $36 | $303 | 54 | 295 | +2.6% |
| Washington | $36 | $159 | 63 | 490 | +2.5% |
| Rhode Island | $36 | $137 | 4 | 13 | +1.9% |
| Florida | $35 | $349 | 96 | 1,809 | +1.4% |
| Oregon | $35 | $140 | 16 | 77 | +1.3% |
| Texas | $35 | $400 | 111 | 1,869 | +0.6% |
| New Hampshire | $35 | $1,285 | 4 | 85 | -0.3% |
| Michigan | $35 | $153 | 65 | 799 | -0.4% |
| Missouri | $35 | $227 | 25 | 191 | -0.4% |
| Georgia | $35 | $193 | 15 | 88 | -0.5% |
| Montana | $35 | $130 | 1 | 21 | -0.6% |
| Puerto Rico | $35 | $35 | 3 | 48 | -0.6% |
| New Mexico | $35 | $178 | 11 | 75 | -1.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $34 | $235 | 58 | 525 | -1.5% |
| North Dakota | $34 | $164 | 4 | 38 | -1.6% |
| Minnesota | $34 | $298 | 95 | 3,309 | -1.9% |
| Maine | $34 | $126 | 7 | 43 | -2.1% |
| Arizona | $34 | $236 | 26 | 285 | -2.1% |
| Hawaii | $34 | $270 | 2 | 23 | -2.2% |
| South Carolina | $34 | $289 | 10 | 87 | -2.3% |
| West Virginia | $34 | $162 | 14 | 263 | -2.3% |
| Ohio | $34 | $209 | 47 | 340 | -2.9% |
| South Dakota | $34 | $100 | 4 | 83 | -3.0% |
| Wisconsin | $33 | $508 | 55 | 714 | -4.0% |
| Kansas | $33 | $155 | 17 | 631 | -4.3% |
| Idaho | $33 | $85 | 2 | 14 | -4.6% |
| Alabama | $33 | $114 | 24 | 659 | -4.8% |
| Iowa | $33 | $286 | 21 | 386 | -4.9% |
| Indiana | $33 | $155 | 12 | 246 | -5.0% |
| Kentucky | $33 | $159 | 10 | 47 | -5.1% |
| Nebraska | $33 | $176 | 8 | 159 | -5.3% |
| North Carolina | $33 | $232 | 44 | 605 | -6.6% |
| Tennessee | $33 | $434 | 35 | 864 | -6.8% |
| Arkansas | $32 | $202 | 15 | 2,042 | -7.0% |
| Utah | $32 | $169 | 5 | 14 | -7.1% |
| Louisiana | $32 | $119 | 5 | 14 | -7.2% |
| Oklahoma | $32 | $182 | 12 | 247 | -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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