Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present
Medicare pricing data for 11,441 providers across 52 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
Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present (HCPCS code 88311) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $13.16, but hospitals typically charge $54.95 — a 4.2x 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 $13.16, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $2.63. 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 4.2x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $10.36 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $17 | $36 | 113 | 19,108 | +25.5% |
| Puerto Rico | $16 | $31 | 64 | 1,018 | +24.8% |
| Arizona | $15 | $48 | 257 | 13,665 | +14.6% |
| Alaska | $15 | $85 | 17 | 684 | +13.8% |
| New Jersey | $15 | $62 | 278 | 17,941 | +13.4% |
| New York | $15 | $62 | 723 | 37,933 | +13.1% |
| Utah | $15 | $46 | 119 | 3,559 | +12.3% |
| California | $15 | $51 | 1,145 | 66,402 | +12.1% |
| New Mexico | $14 | $52 | 65 | 2,906 | +9.3% |
| Massachusetts | $14 | $51 | 428 | 21,344 | +4.3% |
| Connecticut | $14 | $50 | 171 | 5,745 | +4.3% |
| Texas | $13 | $63 | 972 | 45,234 | +1.3% |
| District of Columbia | $13 | $43 | 40 | 1,813 | -2.1% |
| Washington | $13 | $39 | 309 | 7,362 | -2.1% |
| Oregon | $13 | $45 | 133 | 2,560 | -2.2% |
| Maryland | $13 | $47 | 205 | 11,102 | -3.1% |
| Delaware | $13 | $37 | 34 | 1,380 | -3.6% |
| Hawaii | $13 | $37 | 45 | 1,317 | -3.9% |
| Illinois | $13 | $64 | 467 | 21,502 | -4.3% |
| Georgia | $12 | $52 | 261 | 12,007 | -5.1% |
| Rhode Island | $12 | $48 | 39 | 778 | -5.1% |
| Montana | $12 | $34 | 29 | 1,399 | -5.7% |
| Wyoming | $12 | $38 | 13 | 211 | -5.9% |
| Colorado | $12 | $50 | 156 | 5,701 | -6.4% |
| Alabama | $12 | $43 | 123 | 5,089 | -6.8% |
| North Carolina | $12 | $51 | 303 | 12,242 | -7.1% |
| Florida | $12 | $66 | 691 | 69,620 | -7.4% |
| Nevada | $12 | $46 | 74 | 2,344 | -7.6% |
| New Hampshire | $12 | $95 | 45 | 1,910 | -7.7% |
| Pennsylvania | $12 | $63 | 501 | 23,277 | -7.7% |
| Virginia | $12 | $48 | 210 | 9,152 | -8.0% |
| Nebraska | $12 | $52 | 84 | 3,481 | -8.1% |
| Maine | $12 | $38 | 58 | 1,525 | -8.7% |
| North Dakota | $12 | $45 | 40 | 1,970 | -8.7% |
| Iowa | $12 | $57 | 92 | 5,257 | -8.7% |
| Michigan | $12 | $60 | 363 | 10,998 | -9.1% |
| Missouri | $12 | $47 | 236 | 11,087 | -9.1% |
| Minnesota | $12 | $62 | 363 | 6,967 | -9.2% |
| Vermont | $12 | $54 | 33 | 817 | -9.3% |
| Oklahoma | $12 | $38 | 97 | 3,924 | -9.6% |
| South Dakota | $12 | $42 | 45 | 2,049 | -10.0% |
| South Carolina | $12 | $55 | 168 | 10,851 | -10.0% |
| Ohio | $12 | $52 | 456 | 16,568 | -10.1% |
| Tennessee | $12 | $42 | 321 | 16,102 | -10.1% |
| Kentucky | $12 | $38 | 144 | 5,435 | -10.2% |
| Kansas | $12 | $47 | 122 | 6,025 | -11.0% |
| Louisiana | $12 | $38 | 167 | 7,087 | -11.1% |
| Idaho | $12 | $48 | 25 | 777 | -11.2% |
| Indiana | $12 | $56 | 184 | 6,978 | -11.2% |
| Mississippi | $12 | $45 | 88 | 3,910 | -11.6% |
| West Virginia | $12 | $48 | 63 | 2,595 | -11.6% |
| Wisconsin | $12 | $93 | 253 | 6,560 | -12.1% |
⚠️ 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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