Fluorescence wound imaging for bacteria, first anatomic site
Medicare pricing data for 331 providers across 23 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $23 in Illinois to $190 in District of Columbia. 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
Fluorescence wound imaging for bacteria, first anatomic site (HCPCS code 0598T) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $125.24, but hospitals typically charge $427.25 — a 3.4x 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 $125.24, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $25.05. 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 3.4x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $99.17 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $190 | $975 | 1 | 15 | +51.5% |
| Colorado | $161 | $298 | 2 | 31 | +28.9% |
| Maryland | $156 | $460 | 5 | 331 | +24.4% |
| Ohio | $156 | $467 | 4 | 1,993 | +24.3% |
| New Jersey | $154 | $463 | 92 | 19,128 | +23.3% |
| New York | $153 | $487 | 6 | 732 | +21.9% |
| Pennsylvania | $148 | $970 | 10 | 151 | +18.4% |
| Alabama | $147 | $212 | 7 | 560 | +17.8% |
| Virginia | $147 | $500 | 3 | 868 | +17.6% |
| Texas | $147 | $513 | 18 | 747 | +17.1% |
| North Carolina | $146 | $429 | 14 | 946 | +16.4% |
| Florida | $137 | $690 | 44 | 5,380 | +9.3% |
| Tennessee | $136 | $381 | 13 | 629 | +8.7% |
| Louisiana | $135 | $180 | 5 | 576 | +7.6% |
| Oklahoma | $118 | $366 | 8 | 446 | -5.8% |
| Mississippi | $114 | $228 | 5 | 1,052 | -9.0% |
| Georgia | $113 | $266 | 8 | 565 | -10.1% |
| Indiana | $60 | $247 | 7 | 864 | -52.1% |
| Missouri | $52 | $261 | 38 | 8,326 | -58.4% |
| Iowa | $52 | $257 | 1 | 61 | -58.6% |
| Kansas | $52 | $232 | 22 | 1,293 | -58.7% |
| Connecticut | $27 | $891 | 1 | 15 | -78.6% |
| Illinois | $23 | $225 | 1 | 65 | -81.9% |
⚠️ 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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