Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, 9 to 15 markers
Medicare pricing data for 2,103 providers across 48 states
This procedure has a 6.0x markup — hospitals charge $373.67 but Medicare allows only $61.77. Uninsured patients may face bills 6.0 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, 9 to 15 markers (HCPCS code 88188) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $61.77, but hospitals typically charge $373.67 — a 6.0x 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 $61.77, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $12.35. 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 6.0x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $48.39 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $67 | $335 | 165 | 3,531 | +7.9% |
| New Jersey | $66 | $347 | 44 | 994 | +6.3% |
| New York | $66 | $368 | 154 | 3,783 | +6.3% |
| District of Columbia | $65 | $262 | 4 | 66 | +5.0% |
| Massachusetts | $65 | $387 | 71 | 1,567 | +5.0% |
| Maryland | $64 | $291 | 36 | 570 | +4.1% |
| Connecticut | $64 | $443 | 41 | 1,045 | +4.0% |
| Washington | $64 | $229 | 76 | 885 | +2.9% |
| Illinois | $63 | $437 | 84 | 1,551 | +2.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $63 | $371 | 81 | 2,606 | +1.9% |
| Rhode Island | $62 | $175 | 9 | 160 | +0.4% |
| Colorado | $62 | $361 | 29 | 833 | +0.1% |
| Virginia | $62 | $341 | 42 | 936 | +0.1% |
| Oregon | $62 | $238 | 28 | 297 | -0.4% |
| New Hampshire | $61 | $1,901 | 7 | 361 | -0.6% |
| Florida | $61 | $330 | 140 | 2,283 | -0.8% |
| Texas | $61 | $780 | 197 | 3,253 | -1.1% |
| Hawaii | $61 | $222 | 9 | 65 | -1.3% |
| Michigan | $61 | $270 | 85 | 1,699 | -1.6% |
| Montana | $61 | $165 | 2 | 55 | -1.8% |
| Arizona | $60 | $273 | 41 | 321 | -2.2% |
| Louisiana | $60 | $162 | 11 | 86 | -2.3% |
| Utah | $60 | $235 | 23 | 195 | -2.8% |
| Nevada | $60 | $240 | 8 | 13 | -2.8% |
| Georgia | $60 | $259 | 36 | 1,069 | -2.9% |
| Missouri | $60 | $253 | 49 | 1,063 | -3.2% |
| Minnesota | $60 | $308 | 116 | 2,084 | -3.3% |
| North Dakota | $60 | $218 | 11 | 368 | -3.7% |
| Maine | $59 | $187 | 8 | 225 | -3.7% |
| Vermont | $59 | $289 | 7 | 233 | -3.8% |
| South Dakota | $59 | $181 | 10 | 144 | -4.0% |
| West Virginia | $59 | $238 | 9 | 459 | -4.1% |
| New Mexico | $59 | $249 | 11 | 122 | -4.7% |
| Wisconsin | $59 | $593 | 49 | 898 | -4.8% |
| North Carolina | $59 | $307 | 57 | 983 | -5.3% |
| South Carolina | $58 | $367 | 23 | 866 | -5.3% |
| Indiana | $58 | $319 | 35 | 621 | -5.4% |
| Ohio | $58 | $331 | 71 | 1,161 | -5.6% |
| Iowa | $58 | $379 | 29 | 625 | -5.8% |
| Kansas | $58 | $203 | 25 | 794 | -5.8% |
| Idaho | $58 | $127 | 3 | 39 | -5.9% |
| Kentucky | $58 | $207 | 11 | 312 | -6.0% |
| Oklahoma | $58 | $211 | 23 | 948 | -6.8% |
| Alabama | $57 | $199 | 18 | 441 | -7.2% |
| Arkansas | $57 | $274 | 24 | 333 | -7.4% |
| Nebraska | $57 | $210 | 15 | 232 | -7.4% |
| Tennessee | $57 | $201 | 52 | 721 | -7.5% |
| Mississippi | $57 | $245 | 6 | 73 | -8.0% |
⚠️ 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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