Wet mounts, including preparations of vaginal, cervical or skin specimens
Medicare pricing data for 2,093 providers across 42 states
This is a specialized procedure with relatively few Medicare claims. Pricing data may be less reliable due to smaller sample sizes. 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
Wet mounts, including preparations of vaginal, cervical or skin specimens (HCPCS code Q0111) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $15.80, but hospitals typically charge $26.05 — a 1.6x 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 $15.80, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $3.16. 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 1.6x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $15.80 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $17 | $50 | 9 | 26 | +7.3% |
| Wisconsin | $17 | $58 | 17 | 54 | +7.3% |
| Alaska | $17 | $55 | 24 | 49 | +7.3% |
| Oregon | $17 | $35 | 20 | 91 | +6.9% |
| Massachusetts | $17 | $68 | 39 | 188 | +6.7% |
| Arkansas | $17 | $20 | 27 | 327 | +6.5% |
| Nebraska | $17 | $24 | 79 | 322 | +6.3% |
| Maryland | $17 | $26 | 35 | 435 | +6.1% |
| Georgia | $17 | $27 | 67 | 395 | +5.9% |
| Iowa | $17 | $21 | 34 | 155 | +5.3% |
| California | $16 | $30 | 165 | 906 | +4.4% |
| Louisiana | $16 | $23 | 16 | 448 | +3.9% |
| North Carolina | $16 | $35 | 323 | 852 | +3.7% |
| Oklahoma | $16 | $21 | 10 | 22 | +3.7% |
| Mississippi | $16 | $22 | 14 | 48 | +3.5% |
| Tennessee | $16 | $25 | 77 | 281 | +1.7% |
| Florida | $16 | $19 | 138 | 665 | +1.3% |
| Washington | $16 | $26 | 41 | 78 | +1.2% |
| Illinois | $16 | $31 | 51 | 127 | +0.7% |
| Texas | $16 | $35 | 50 | 255 | +0.7% |
| Hawaii | $16 | $21 | 15 | 70 | +0.4% |
| South Carolina | $16 | $30 | 159 | 697 | -0.1% |
| New Mexico | $16 | $18 | 14 | 23 | -0.2% |
| Indiana | $16 | $21 | 48 | 136 | -1.1% |
| Kansas | $16 | $17 | 11 | 67 | -1.1% |
| North Dakota | $15 | $36 | 2 | 24 | -2.2% |
| Missouri | $15 | $27 | 39 | 80 | -2.3% |
| Pennsylvania | $15 | $20 | 109 | 1,113 | -2.7% |
| Ohio | $15 | $25 | 26 | 70 | -3.1% |
| Idaho | $15 | $26 | 25 | 67 | -3.4% |
| Montana | $15 | $26 | 17 | 38 | -3.5% |
| Kentucky | $15 | $18 | 12 | 21 | -4.2% |
| Michigan | $15 | $18 | 61 | 232 | -5.6% |
| Wyoming | $15 | $30 | 14 | 30 | -7.3% |
| Arizona | $14 | $25 | 13 | 63 | -8.7% |
| Alabama | $14 | $18 | 24 | 77 | -10.4% |
| Colorado | $14 | $17 | 35 | 114 | -10.5% |
| Virginia | $14 | $19 | 87 | 364 | -11.5% |
| New York | $13 | $19 | 52 | 493 | -15.3% |
| New Hampshire | $13 | $16 | 18 | 76 | -15.4% |
| District of Columbia | $13 | $15 | 35 | 57 | -18.0% |
| Connecticut | $12 | $15 | 15 | 66 | -23.1% |
⚠️ 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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