Crystal identification from tissue or body fluid
Medicare pricing data for 1,884 providers across 48 states
This procedure has a 7.0x markup — hospitals charge $70.24 but Medicare allows only $9.97. Uninsured patients may face bills 7.0 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $7 in North Dakota to $24 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
Crystal identification from tissue or body fluid (HCPCS code 89060) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $9.97, but hospitals typically charge $70.24 — a 7.0x 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 $9.97, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $1.99. 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 7.0x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $8.87 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $24 | $61 | 1 | 17 | +139.1% |
| New Hampshire | $18 | $77 | 4 | 22 | +82.5% |
| Rhode Island | $17 | $45 | 3 | 13 | +73.8% |
| West Virginia | $17 | $48 | 5 | 12 | +70.1% |
| South Carolina | $16 | $53 | 50 | 289 | +61.6% |
| Missouri | $15 | $61 | 37 | 306 | +53.4% |
| Massachusetts | $15 | $86 | 88 | 2,654 | +47.3% |
| Indiana | $14 | $52 | 33 | 228 | +45.1% |
| Ohio | $14 | $73 | 104 | 1,679 | +42.4% |
| Michigan | $13 | $46 | 34 | 250 | +33.3% |
| Idaho | $13 | $68 | 4 | 36 | +33.2% |
| Connecticut | $13 | $48 | 11 | 110 | +32.6% |
| Louisiana | $13 | $55 | 42 | 289 | +30.1% |
| Nebraska | $12 | $51 | 9 | 214 | +25.0% |
| Iowa | $12 | $53 | 52 | 432 | +24.4% |
| Pennsylvania | $12 | $66 | 87 | 1,383 | +22.2% |
| Kansas | $11 | $78 | 43 | 552 | +13.5% |
| Delaware | $11 | $93 | 14 | 169 | +11.8% |
| Mississippi | $11 | $69 | 15 | 58 | +10.1% |
| Colorado | $11 | $82 | 28 | 550 | +10.1% |
| Virginia | $11 | $33 | 34 | 319 | +9.5% |
| New York | $11 | $78 | 57 | 1,675 | +9.2% |
| Nevada | $11 | $112 | 8 | 207 | +8.0% |
| Illinois | $11 | $98 | 97 | 925 | +7.9% |
| Tennessee | $11 | $53 | 48 | 471 | +7.7% |
| Minnesota | $10 | $64 | 86 | 408 | +2.7% |
| Kentucky | $10 | $38 | 13 | 128 | +1.4% |
| California | $10 | $77 | 121 | 2,890 | +0.9% |
| Texas | $10 | $83 | 153 | 2,338 | -3.4% |
| South Dakota | $10 | $57 | 5 | 257 | -4.4% |
| Oklahoma | $9 | $63 | 16 | 247 | -6.4% |
| Washington | $9 | $73 | 43 | 570 | -8.4% |
| Utah | $9 | $49 | 8 | 122 | -9.7% |
| North Carolina | $9 | $89 | 62 | 2,424 | -11.3% |
| Arizona | $9 | $57 | 25 | 456 | -13.5% |
| Alabama | $9 | $71 | 25 | 454 | -13.8% |
| Maine | $8 | $36 | 14 | 115 | -15.7% |
| Florida | $8 | $66 | 128 | 6,474 | -15.9% |
| Oregon | $8 | $35 | 15 | 159 | -18.0% |
| Wisconsin | $8 | $65 | 35 | 349 | -20.3% |
| New Jersey | $8 | $92 | 95 | 3,157 | -20.5% |
| Georgia | $8 | $60 | 39 | 751 | -22.5% |
| Arkansas | $7 | $38 | 6 | 29 | -25.6% |
| Maryland | $7 | $37 | 42 | 4,051 | -26.3% |
| Hawaii | $7 | $20 | 4 | 96 | -26.9% |
| District of Columbia | $7 | $66 | 4 | 34 | -28.0% |
| New Mexico | $7 | $63 | 2 | 52 | -28.0% |
| North Dakota | $7 | $45 | 5 | 79 | -28.0% |
⚠️ 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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