Pathology cytologic examination of specimen during surgery, each additional site
Medicare pricing data for 2,536 providers across 45 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, each additional site (HCPCS code 88334) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $37.08, but hospitals typically charge $146.82 — a 4.0x 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 $37.08, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $7.42. 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 4.0x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $29.49 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $40 | $174 | 157 | 2,420 | +8.2% |
| California | $40 | $147 | 265 | 2,630 | +7.6% |
| Arizona | $40 | $140 | 52 | 698 | +7.3% |
| Washington | $39 | $94 | 71 | 702 | +5.3% |
| Massachusetts | $39 | $134 | 75 | 404 | +4.9% |
| Virginia | $38 | $134 | 73 | 1,066 | +2.8% |
| Maryland | $38 | $120 | 41 | 467 | +2.5% |
| New Jersey | $38 | $148 | 63 | 447 | +2.2% |
| Hawaii | $38 | $93 | 21 | 507 | +1.8% |
| Connecticut | $38 | $144 | 27 | 240 | +1.8% |
| Oregon | $38 | $142 | 21 | 131 | +1.7% |
| District of Columbia | $38 | $131 | 13 | 143 | +1.6% |
| New Hampshire | $38 | $131 | 7 | 28 | +1.3% |
| Florida | $37 | $149 | 127 | 1,057 | +0.5% |
| Colorado | $37 | $84 | 34 | 179 | -0.5% |
| Montana | $37 | $118 | 10 | 49 | -0.8% |
| Illinois | $37 | $167 | 189 | 3,407 | -1.1% |
| North Dakota | $37 | $106 | 12 | 391 | -1.2% |
| Nevada | $37 | $181 | 8 | 17 | -1.3% |
| Michigan | $36 | $110 | 34 | 192 | -1.8% |
| Minnesota | $36 | $133 | 32 | 156 | -2.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $36 | $114 | 151 | 1,174 | -2.3% |
| Texas | $36 | $130 | 215 | 1,490 | -3.0% |
| New Mexico | $36 | $154 | 4 | 120 | -3.1% |
| Utah | $36 | $114 | 21 | 351 | -3.5% |
| Nebraska | $36 | $143 | 20 | 207 | -3.8% |
| Missouri | $36 | $141 | 41 | 351 | -3.9% |
| Maine | $36 | $93 | 7 | 27 | -4.1% |
| Georgia | $36 | $159 | 71 | 946 | -4.3% |
| North Carolina | $35 | $176 | 57 | 1,069 | -4.4% |
| Oklahoma | $35 | $112 | 14 | 30 | -4.6% |
| Kentucky | $35 | $130 | 38 | 520 | -4.6% |
| Ohio | $35 | $118 | 114 | 977 | -4.8% |
| Wisconsin | $35 | $253 | 76 | 1,150 | -4.8% |
| South Carolina | $35 | $136 | 37 | 221 | -4.9% |
| Iowa | $35 | $108 | 39 | 390 | -5.0% |
| Tennessee | $35 | $113 | 68 | 571 | -5.3% |
| West Virginia | $35 | $162 | 17 | 204 | -5.4% |
| Kansas | $35 | $169 | 24 | 659 | -5.4% |
| Idaho | $35 | $197 | 8 | 42 | -5.8% |
| Louisiana | $35 | $124 | 13 | 67 | -6.2% |
| Arkansas | $35 | $107 | 18 | 82 | -6.4% |
| Mississippi | $35 | $148 | 13 | 108 | -6.4% |
| Alabama | $34 | $110 | 24 | 242 | -7.4% |
| Indiana | $33 | $121 | 58 | 684 | -10.0% |
⚠️ 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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