Pathology cytologic examination of specimen during surgery, initial site
Medicare pricing data for 4,862 providers across 50 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
Pathology cytologic examination of specimen during surgery, initial site (HCPCS code 88333) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $61.43, but hospitals typically charge $235.50 — a 3.8x 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 $61.43, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $12.29. 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 3.8x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $48.69 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $82 | $478 | 7 | 27 | +33.4% |
| New York | $66 | $273 | 279 | 5,231 | +7.9% |
| California | $66 | $260 | 482 | 5,594 | +7.9% |
| New Jersey | $65 | $246 | 122 | 1,383 | +6.5% |
| District of Columbia | $65 | $234 | 21 | 164 | +5.2% |
| Florida | $64 | $255 | 288 | 3,243 | +4.7% |
| Arizona | $63 | $228 | 88 | 865 | +3.3% |
| Massachusetts | $63 | $220 | 123 | 990 | +3.2% |
| Maryland | $63 | $205 | 88 | 1,000 | +3.1% |
| Hawaii | $63 | $150 | 30 | 495 | +2.5% |
| Washington | $63 | $157 | 159 | 2,265 | +2.3% |
| New Hampshire | $62 | $295 | 17 | 87 | +1.2% |
| Connecticut | $62 | $239 | 38 | 214 | +1.1% |
| Virginia | $62 | $229 | 127 | 2,629 | +0.9% |
| Nevada | $62 | $220 | 32 | 201 | +0.1% |
| Rhode Island | $61 | $164 | 14 | 85 | -0.2% |
| Colorado | $61 | $215 | 92 | 1,132 | -0.4% |
| North Dakota | $61 | $185 | 20 | 255 | -1.5% |
| Illinois | $60 | $278 | 251 | 3,607 | -1.6% |
| Pennsylvania | $60 | $288 | 247 | 3,616 | -1.8% |
| South Dakota | $60 | $227 | 22 | 208 | -2.1% |
| Minnesota | $60 | $235 | 114 | 918 | -2.5% |
| Oregon | $60 | $178 | 44 | 234 | -2.5% |
| Delaware | $60 | $200 | 14 | 124 | -2.6% |
| Montana | $60 | $169 | 17 | 227 | -2.6% |
| Michigan | $60 | $241 | 89 | 398 | -2.6% |
| New Mexico | $60 | $201 | 17 | 202 | -2.9% |
| Maine | $60 | $200 | 11 | 60 | -3.0% |
| Utah | $59 | $176 | 42 | 429 | -3.6% |
| Texas | $59 | $208 | 468 | 5,005 | -3.8% |
| Nebraska | $59 | $214 | 36 | 429 | -3.9% |
| Missouri | $59 | $217 | 82 | 760 | -4.0% |
| Ohio | $59 | $212 | 199 | 1,844 | -4.3% |
| Iowa | $59 | $207 | 57 | 847 | -4.4% |
| Wisconsin | $59 | $432 | 114 | 1,240 | -4.6% |
| Vermont | $59 | $205 | 8 | 108 | -4.8% |
| North Carolina | $58 | $221 | 102 | 1,577 | -4.8% |
| Arkansas | $58 | $162 | 51 | 339 | -4.9% |
| South Carolina | $58 | $198 | 68 | 803 | -5.0% |
| Georgia | $58 | $230 | 109 | 1,488 | -5.0% |
| Kentucky | $58 | $173 | 90 | 1,330 | -5.2% |
| Louisiana | $58 | $201 | 66 | 792 | -5.3% |
| Tennessee | $58 | $186 | 159 | 2,016 | -5.3% |
| Oklahoma | $58 | $231 | 24 | 190 | -5.6% |
| West Virginia | $57 | $182 | 30 | 411 | -6.6% |
| Mississippi | $57 | $245 | 28 | 239 | -6.6% |
| Idaho | $57 | $291 | 13 | 153 | -6.7% |
| Alabama | $57 | $173 | 46 | 684 | -6.8% |
| Indiana | $57 | $216 | 109 | 1,529 | -6.9% |
| Kansas | $56 | $258 | 46 | 490 | -9.4% |
⚠️ 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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