Antibody evaluation, initial single antibody stain procedure
Medicare pricing data for 1,904 providers across 44 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $34 in Nebraska to $158 in Maine. Where you get this procedure matters more than almost any other factor. 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
Antibody evaluation, initial single antibody stain procedure (HCPCS code 88346) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $86.53, but hospitals typically charge $194.87 — a 2.3x 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 $86.53, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $17.31. 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 2.3x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $68.28 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | $158 | $254 | 2 | 46 | +82.6% |
| Colorado | $120 | $196 | 12 | 121 | +38.9% |
| Florida | $117 | $172 | 81 | 5,157 | +35.0% |
| Kentucky | $112 | $152 | 6 | 89 | +29.6% |
| Arizona | $108 | $204 | 45 | 9,412 | +25.2% |
| Hawaii | $107 | $172 | 15 | 132 | +24.0% |
| New Mexico | $104 | $550 | 5 | 64 | +19.9% |
| Massachusetts | $101 | $218 | 125 | 2,889 | +16.9% |
| New York | $99 | $214 | 144 | 3,587 | +13.9% |
| Connecticut | $98 | $195 | 17 | 678 | +13.3% |
| Utah | $96 | $220 | 27 | 1,169 | +11.4% |
| Texas | $94 | $215 | 176 | 3,274 | +8.2% |
| California | $88 | $211 | 186 | 5,225 | +2.3% |
| Oregon | $87 | $174 | 22 | 470 | +0.6% |
| Maryland | $87 | $216 | 27 | 524 | +0.4% |
| Missouri | $84 | $223 | 41 | 666 | -3.5% |
| Wisconsin | $83 | $482 | 45 | 814 | -4.3% |
| Ohio | $82 | $187 | 81 | 2,113 | -4.7% |
| Virginia | $82 | $143 | 28 | 542 | -5.6% |
| Georgia | $76 | $175 | 24 | 419 | -11.7% |
| Washington | $76 | $138 | 76 | 1,113 | -12.6% |
| Tennessee | $72 | $145 | 52 | 1,317 | -16.6% |
| Pennsylvania | $71 | $275 | 80 | 2,240 | -17.5% |
| Alabama | $71 | $176 | 36 | 534 | -17.7% |
| Indiana | $69 | $142 | 32 | 476 | -20.2% |
| North Carolina | $67 | $175 | 42 | 1,017 | -22.8% |
| District of Columbia | $67 | $147 | 11 | 233 | -23.0% |
| Mississippi | $65 | $146 | 10 | 88 | -24.9% |
| Oklahoma | $60 | $164 | 8 | 445 | -30.8% |
| Minnesota | $60 | $161 | 107 | 2,896 | -30.8% |
| South Carolina | $59 | $202 | 12 | 517 | -32.0% |
| Michigan | $58 | $190 | 50 | 605 | -32.8% |
| Illinois | $55 | $218 | 82 | 1,285 | -36.6% |
| New Hampshire | $54 | $280 | 12 | 96 | -38.1% |
| Arkansas | $51 | $111 | 42 | 4,436 | -40.5% |
| Louisiana | $49 | $190 | 43 | 332 | -43.0% |
| Kansas | $49 | $164 | 16 | 191 | -43.1% |
| Iowa | $49 | $238 | 22 | 314 | -43.5% |
| North Dakota | $48 | $154 | 2 | 68 | -44.6% |
| Rhode Island | $45 | $204 | 10 | 75 | -48.1% |
| New Jersey | $37 | $163 | 11 | 227 | -57.2% |
| Montana | $35 | $104 | 3 | 46 | -59.6% |
| Vermont | $35 | $183 | 6 | 80 | -60.1% |
| Nebraska | $34 | $92 | 10 | 205 | -61.2% |
⚠️ 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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