Specimen collection for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (sars-cov-2) (coronavirus disease [covid-19]) from an individual in a snf or by a laboratory on behalf of a hha, any specimen source
Medicare pricing data for 119 providers across 22 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
Specimen collection for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (sars-cov-2) (coronavirus disease [covid-19]) from an individual in a snf or by a laboratory on behalf of a hha, any specimen source (HCPCS code G2024) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $24.93, but hospitals typically charge $69.58 — 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 $24.93, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $4.99. 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 2.8x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $24.93 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $25 | $51 | 1 | 713 | +0.1% |
| Florida | $25 | $37 | 12 | 5,286 | +0.1% |
| Georgia | $25 | $79 | 2 | 372 | +0.1% |
| Illinois | $25 | $85 | 9 | 70,434 | +0.1% |
| Indiana | $25 | $28 | 2 | 941 | +0.1% |
| Kansas | $25 | $48 | 3 | 103 | +0.1% |
| Kentucky | $25 | $90 | 1 | 3,841 | +0.1% |
| Mississippi | $25 | $38 | 1 | 263 | +0.1% |
| Missouri | $25 | $25 | 2 | 3,666 | +0.1% |
| New Jersey | $25 | $53 | 8 | 14,966 | +0.1% |
| New York | $25 | $100 | 1 | 139 | +0.1% |
| North Carolina | $25 | $48 | 1 | 481 | +0.1% |
| Ohio | $25 | $64 | 3 | 631 | +0.1% |
| Rhode Island | $25 | $50 | 1 | 219 | +0.1% |
| South Carolina | $25 | $64 | 1 | 3,142 | +0.1% |
| Texas | $25 | $59 | 12 | 3,457 | +0.1% |
| Washington | $25 | $51 | 1 | 175 | +0.1% |
| California | $25 | $68 | 34 | 51,869 | +0.1% |
| Connecticut | $25 | $75 | 1 | 251 | +0.1% |
| Alabama | $25 | $37 | 6 | 7,320 | +0.0% |
| Utah | $25 | $72 | 1 | 261 | -1.4% |
| Pennsylvania | $23 | $24 | 2 | 2,021 | -6.4% |
⚠️ 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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