Tissue culture for tumor disorders of bone marrow and blood cells
Medicare pricing data for 225 providers across 34 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
Tissue culture for tumor disorders of bone marrow and blood cells (HCPCS code 88237) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $140.57, but hospitals typically charge $455.54 — a 3.2x 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 $140.57, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $28.11. 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 3.2x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $140.57 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $141 | $449 | 3 | 15 | +0.2% |
| Illinois | $141 | $396 | 5 | 107 | +0.2% |
| Indiana | $141 | $392 | 5 | 63 | +0.2% |
| Maine | $141 | $260 | 1 | 32 | +0.2% |
| Maryland | $141 | $508 | 3 | 103 | +0.2% |
| Massachusetts | $141 | $567 | 3 | 70 | +0.2% |
| Michigan | $141 | $312 | 3 | 47 | +0.2% |
| Nevada | $141 | $630 | 1 | 118 | +0.2% |
| New Mexico | $141 | $861 | 1 | 22 | +0.2% |
| Oklahoma | $141 | $472 | 2 | 138 | +0.2% |
| Oregon | $141 | $361 | 2 | 18 | +0.2% |
| Utah | $141 | $421 | 9 | 44 | +0.2% |
| Virginia | $141 | $427 | 15 | 399 | +0.2% |
| West Virginia | $141 | $430 | 1 | 25 | +0.2% |
| Alabama | $141 | $330 | 2 | 209 | +0.2% |
| Arizona | $141 | $601 | 3 | 1,634 | +0.2% |
| Colorado | $141 | $515 | 4 | 16 | +0.2% |
| North Carolina | $141 | $553 | 4 | 891 | +0.2% |
| Pennsylvania | $141 | $665 | 5 | 667 | +0.2% |
| Minnesota | $141 | $1,065 | 9 | 813 | +0.1% |
| California | $141 | $285 | 18 | 4,783 | +0.1% |
| New York | $141 | $534 | 10 | 1,174 | +0.1% |
| New Jersey | $141 | $585 | 5 | 3,475 | +0.0% |
| Texas | $141 | $359 | 29 | 3,402 | +0.0% |
| Ohio | $141 | $531 | 5 | 89 | -0.0% |
| Tennessee | $141 | $593 | 16 | 2,904 | -0.0% |
| Florida | $141 | $356 | 18 | 8,831 | -0.0% |
| Wisconsin | $141 | $543 | 11 | 60 | -0.0% |
| Georgia | $140 | $363 | 3 | 558 | -0.1% |
| Connecticut | $140 | $537 | 6 | 1,829 | -0.2% |
| Kansas | $140 | $592 | 6 | 113 | -0.3% |
| Washington | $140 | $495 | 7 | 567 | -0.4% |
| Puerto Rico | $137 | $140 | 2 | 60 | -2.3% |
| Missouri | $137 | $520 | 1 | 25 | -2.6% |
⚠️ 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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