Screening cytopathology, cervical or vaginal (any reporting system), collected in preservative fluid, automated thin layer preparation, requiring interpretation by physician
Medicare pricing data for 1,902 providers across 48 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, requiring interpretation by physician (HCPCS code G0124) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $22.89, but hospitals typically charge $75.50 — a 3.3x 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 $22.89, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $4.58. 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 3.3x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $22.68 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $26 | $85 | 197 | 4,385 | +11.8% |
| New Jersey | $26 | $72 | 28 | 1,470 | +11.6% |
| Massachusetts | $25 | $84 | 73 | 1,223 | +8.8% |
| Hawaii | $25 | $66 | 8 | 75 | +7.5% |
| New York | $25 | $77 | 94 | 2,844 | +7.1% |
| Washington | $24 | $58 | 87 | 551 | +5.4% |
| Connecticut | $24 | $61 | 13 | 169 | +4.9% |
| Maryland | $24 | $78 | 11 | 237 | +4.6% |
| Illinois | $23 | $108 | 70 | 1,495 | +2.1% |
| Rhode Island | $23 | $70 | 14 | 43 | +1.8% |
| Colorado | $23 | $64 | 31 | 449 | +1.6% |
| New Hampshire | $23 | $120 | 20 | 288 | +0.6% |
| Oregon | $23 | $90 | 37 | 468 | -0.0% |
| Virginia | $23 | $82 | 30 | 220 | -0.2% |
| Pennsylvania | $23 | $60 | 116 | 1,732 | -0.7% |
| Delaware | $23 | $58 | 5 | 61 | -0.7% |
| Vermont | $23 | $81 | 4 | 36 | -0.9% |
| North Dakota | $23 | $132 | 14 | 139 | -1.1% |
| Texas | $23 | $74 | 56 | 2,073 | -1.1% |
| Nevada | $23 | $72 | 4 | 83 | -1.2% |
| Montana | $23 | $60 | 13 | 157 | -1.3% |
| South Dakota | $23 | $99 | 33 | 113 | -1.3% |
| Minnesota | $22 | $94 | 130 | 590 | -2.3% |
| Michigan | $22 | $68 | 87 | 698 | -2.4% |
| Georgia | $22 | $72 | 34 | 713 | -2.5% |
| Iowa | $22 | $92 | 16 | 149 | -2.8% |
| Puerto Rico | $22 | $23 | 3 | 32 | -3.2% |
| Florida | $22 | $62 | 61 | 2,311 | -3.4% |
| Missouri | $22 | $72 | 23 | 547 | -3.5% |
| Wisconsin | $22 | $153 | 67 | 522 | -4.7% |
| Utah | $22 | $73 | 15 | 363 | -5.7% |
| Arizona | $22 | $61 | 15 | 453 | -5.8% |
| Ohio | $22 | $75 | 104 | 636 | -5.8% |
| North Carolina | $21 | $67 | 57 | 2,475 | -6.2% |
| Nebraska | $21 | $67 | 6 | 22 | -6.6% |
| Kansas | $21 | $63 | 22 | 253 | -6.9% |
| Indiana | $21 | $66 | 40 | 494 | -7.3% |
| Louisiana | $21 | $79 | 37 | 699 | -7.3% |
| New Mexico | $21 | $102 | 11 | 123 | -7.5% |
| South Carolina | $21 | $61 | 33 | 1,108 | -8.0% |
| Alabama | $21 | $67 | 19 | 1,044 | -8.3% |
| Idaho | $21 | $61 | 2 | 21 | -8.5% |
| Kentucky | $21 | $72 | 26 | 565 | -8.6% |
| Oklahoma | $21 | $54 | 4 | 298 | -8.6% |
| Tennessee | $21 | $60 | 93 | 1,472 | -8.7% |
| West Virginia | $21 | $71 | 9 | 1,083 | -9.3% |
| Mississippi | $20 | $79 | 10 | 310 | -10.8% |
| Arkansas | $20 | $56 | 6 | 73 | -10.8% |
⚠️ 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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