Microscopic genetic analysis of tissue, computer-assisted technology, initial procedure, each multiplex procedure
Medicare pricing data for 1,576 providers across 44 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $39 in Louisiana to $298 in Alaska. 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
Microscopic genetic analysis of tissue, computer-assisted technology, initial procedure, each multiplex procedure (HCPCS code 88374) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $116.96, but hospitals typically charge $330.50 — a 2.8x 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 $116.96, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $23.39. 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 2.8x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $92.99 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $298 | $513 | 1 | 25 | +154.9% |
| New Jersey | $209 | $836 | 32 | 9,242 | +78.5% |
| Florida | $200 | $440 | 81 | 50,801 | +70.9% |
| Minnesota | $133 | $338 | 13 | 170 | +13.7% |
| Arizona | $119 | $220 | 79 | 5,849 | +1.3% |
| Connecticut | $114 | $414 | 20 | 599 | -2.5% |
| North Dakota | $114 | $202 | 2 | 89 | -2.8% |
| Tennessee | $104 | $236 | 109 | 10,226 | -11.3% |
| California | $84 | $251 | 203 | 52,429 | -28.3% |
| Washington | $83 | $339 | 96 | 2,774 | -29.0% |
| Kansas | $70 | $253 | 28 | 620 | -39.8% |
| Georgia | $70 | $216 | 46 | 1,198 | -40.1% |
| Hawaii | $64 | $157 | 15 | 154 | -45.5% |
| North Carolina | $56 | $396 | 57 | 976 | -52.2% |
| Maryland | $53 | $275 | 39 | 878 | -54.5% |
| New Mexico | $52 | $188 | 7 | 79 | -55.6% |
| Pennsylvania | $50 | $451 | 82 | 2,124 | -57.3% |
| Indiana | $50 | $123 | 14 | 354 | -57.5% |
| New York | $49 | $193 | 54 | 1,532 | -58.2% |
| South Carolina | $47 | $240 | 33 | 1,643 | -59.5% |
| Iowa | $47 | $172 | 30 | 1,378 | -59.6% |
| Mississippi | $46 | $179 | 8 | 407 | -60.8% |
| Virginia | $45 | $187 | 43 | 1,990 | -61.3% |
| Texas | $44 | $206 | 114 | 20,379 | -62.4% |
| New Hampshire | $44 | $152 | 2 | 12 | -62.7% |
| Nebraska | $44 | $122 | 3 | 142 | -62.7% |
| Oregon | $43 | $324 | 18 | 282 | -62.9% |
| Massachusetts | $43 | $296 | 39 | 994 | -63.3% |
| Delaware | $43 | $162 | 9 | 21 | -63.3% |
| Alabama | $43 | $173 | 21 | 664 | -63.3% |
| Colorado | $43 | $120 | 14 | 441 | -63.6% |
| Ohio | $42 | $272 | 45 | 1,391 | -64.0% |
| Michigan | $42 | $386 | 27 | 525 | -64.4% |
| Nevada | $41 | $476 | 5 | 81 | -64.6% |
| Montana | $41 | $87 | 6 | 592 | -64.7% |
| Wyoming | $41 | $900 | 1 | 33 | -64.7% |
| Wisconsin | $41 | $749 | 15 | 389 | -65.0% |
| Illinois | $41 | $256 | 41 | 590 | -65.1% |
| Missouri | $41 | $147 | 15 | 367 | -65.2% |
| Utah | $41 | $244 | 9 | 85 | -65.3% |
| Idaho | $41 | $92 | 6 | 63 | -65.4% |
| Arkansas | $40 | $127 | 29 | 2,571 | -65.6% |
| Oklahoma | $40 | $195 | 19 | 609 | -65.7% |
| Louisiana | $39 | $93 | 2 | 108 | -66.6% |
⚠️ 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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