Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, 16 or more markers
Medicare pricing data for 3,814 providers across 51 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, 16 or more markers (HCPCS code 88189) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $84.26, but hospitals typically charge $395.89 — a 4.7x 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 $84.26, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $16.85. 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 4.7x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $66.15 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $111 | $1,181 | 6 | 53 | +31.3% |
| New York | $91 | $412 | 229 | 20,154 | +7.8% |
| District of Columbia | $90 | $299 | 12 | 592 | +6.5% |
| California | $89 | $280 | 331 | 41,306 | +5.2% |
| New Jersey | $88 | $401 | 109 | 17,786 | +4.9% |
| Massachusetts | $87 | $456 | 92 | 6,111 | +3.6% |
| Connecticut | $86 | $427 | 51 | 6,546 | +2.0% |
| Maryland | $86 | $355 | 72 | 2,874 | +1.9% |
| Washington | $85 | $276 | 129 | 5,345 | +0.5% |
| Virginia | $85 | $374 | 111 | 7,463 | +0.4% |
| Illinois | $84 | $526 | 146 | 6,560 | +0.1% |
| Delaware | $84 | $262 | 13 | 236 | -0.8% |
| Florida | $83 | $410 | 252 | 22,738 | -0.9% |
| Oregon | $83 | $319 | 41 | 1,315 | -1.3% |
| Michigan | $83 | $323 | 107 | 4,249 | -1.4% |
| Rhode Island | $83 | $225 | 14 | 110 | -1.5% |
| Pennsylvania | $83 | $526 | 170 | 6,266 | -1.6% |
| New Hampshire | $83 | $1,824 | 4 | 189 | -1.7% |
| Montana | $82 | $226 | 8 | 575 | -2.3% |
| Puerto Rico | $82 | $83 | 8 | 36 | -2.6% |
| Texas | $82 | $610 | 333 | 22,470 | -2.7% |
| Hawaii | $82 | $291 | 34 | 892 | -3.1% |
| Maine | $82 | $290 | 16 | 843 | -3.1% |
| Nevada | $82 | $701 | 20 | 1,139 | -3.1% |
| Georgia | $81 | $267 | 80 | 5,772 | -3.4% |
| Colorado | $81 | $440 | 52 | 1,986 | -3.5% |
| Minnesota | $81 | $397 | 141 | 2,766 | -3.8% |
| New Mexico | $81 | $397 | 16 | 609 | -4.0% |
| North Dakota | $81 | $252 | 10 | 167 | -4.0% |
| Mississippi | $81 | $303 | 28 | 695 | -4.2% |
| Utah | $81 | $303 | 40 | 1,313 | -4.3% |
| Missouri | $81 | $408 | 100 | 3,687 | -4.3% |
| Vermont | $81 | $392 | 10 | 568 | -4.4% |
| Arizona | $80 | $299 | 92 | 8,147 | -4.5% |
| South Dakota | $80 | $243 | 12 | 505 | -4.6% |
| Louisiana | $80 | $223 | 46 | 2,026 | -4.9% |
| Ohio | $80 | $346 | 153 | 7,045 | -5.5% |
| Nebraska | $80 | $296 | 25 | 856 | -5.6% |
| Wisconsin | $79 | $811 | 92 | 3,230 | -5.7% |
| West Virginia | $79 | $300 | 25 | 775 | -6.0% |
| North Carolina | $79 | $446 | 83 | 6,528 | -6.1% |
| Kentucky | $79 | $235 | 32 | 1,719 | -6.2% |
| Iowa | $79 | $448 | 43 | 1,246 | -6.2% |
| South Carolina | $79 | $517 | 51 | 2,497 | -6.3% |
| Alabama | $79 | $309 | 35 | 2,902 | -6.5% |
| Idaho | $79 | $163 | 3 | 31 | -6.6% |
| Indiana | $79 | $510 | 59 | 2,540 | -6.6% |
| Tennessee | $79 | $334 | 148 | 11,089 | -6.6% |
| Kansas | $78 | $331 | 48 | 2,097 | -6.9% |
| Oklahoma | $78 | $208 | 26 | 1,059 | -7.2% |
| Arkansas | $78 | $293 | 48 | 1,746 | -7.7% |
⚠️ 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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