Screening cytopathology, cervical or vaginal (any reporting system), collected in preservative fluid, automated thin layer preparation, screening by cytotechnologist under physician supervision
Medicare pricing data for 426 providers across 42 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
Screening cytopathology, cervical or vaginal (any reporting system), collected in preservative fluid, automated thin layer preparation, screening by cytotechnologist under physician supervision (HCPCS code G0123) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $19.84, but hospitals typically charge $71.72 — a 3.6x 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 $19.84, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $3.97. 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 3.6x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $19.84 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $20 | $84 | 16 | 5,089 | +0.1% |
| Georgia | $20 | $92 | 6 | 2,139 | +0.1% |
| Illinois | $20 | $90 | 5 | 954 | +0.1% |
| Indiana | $20 | $60 | 3 | 33 | +0.1% |
| Iowa | $20 | $50 | 7 | 382 | +0.1% |
| Kansas | $20 | $60 | 14 | 780 | +0.1% |
| Louisiana | $20 | $60 | 1 | 35 | +0.1% |
| Maryland | $20 | $87 | 5 | 945 | +0.1% |
| Massachusetts | $20 | $96 | 2 | 1,285 | +0.1% |
| Michigan | $20 | $67 | 5 | 225 | +0.1% |
| Missouri | $20 | $89 | 5 | 644 | +0.1% |
| Montana | $20 | $46 | 1 | 34 | +0.1% |
| Nebraska | $20 | $62 | 4 | 242 | +0.1% |
| Nevada | $20 | $90 | 3 | 343 | +0.1% |
| New Hampshire | $20 | $52 | 1 | 35 | +0.1% |
| New Jersey | $20 | $86 | 10 | 6,608 | +0.1% |
| New Mexico | $20 | $103 | 3 | 38 | +0.1% |
| North Carolina | $20 | $73 | 11 | 2,004 | +0.1% |
| Ohio | $20 | $69 | 15 | 162 | +0.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $20 | $36 | 9 | 10,413 | +0.1% |
| Rhode Island | $20 | $78 | 1 | 22 | +0.1% |
| South Carolina | $20 | $56 | 6 | 959 | +0.1% |
| Virginia | $20 | $59 | 3 | 640 | +0.1% |
| Washington | $20 | $61 | 8 | 384 | +0.1% |
| Wisconsin | $20 | $211 | 4 | 28 | +0.1% |
| Puerto Rico | $20 | $21 | 2 | 113 | +0.1% |
| Arizona | $20 | $79 | 4 | 623 | +0.1% |
| Arkansas | $20 | $83 | 6 | 108 | +0.1% |
| Colorado | $20 | $101 | 6 | 604 | +0.1% |
| New York | $20 | $87 | 16 | 1,986 | 0.0% |
| Tennessee | $20 | $93 | 34 | 1,564 | 0.0% |
| Texas | $20 | $75 | 27 | 2,415 | 0.0% |
| West Virginia | $20 | $72 | 1 | 962 | 0.0% |
| California | $20 | $77 | 83 | 6,926 | 0.0% |
| Alabama | $20 | $73 | 8 | 838 | -0.1% |
| Hawaii | $20 | $88 | 5 | 485 | -0.2% |
| Mississippi | $20 | $60 | 5 | 263 | -0.2% |
| Oklahoma | $20 | $60 | 6 | 320 | -0.2% |
| Connecticut | $20 | $86 | 7 | 406 | -0.5% |
| Kentucky | $20 | $49 | 4 | 113 | -0.9% |
| Minnesota | $20 | $82 | 42 | 775 | -1.5% |
| Oregon | $19 | $61 | 7 | 410 | -2.5% |
⚠️ 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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