Stool analysis for blood, by fecal hemoglobin determination by immunoassay
Medicare pricing data for 12,387 providers across 52 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
Stool analysis for blood, by fecal hemoglobin determination by immunoassay (HCPCS code 82274) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $15.53, but hospitals typically charge $72.46 — a 4.7x 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 $15.53, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $3.11. 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 4.7x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $15.53 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $16 | $33 | 7 | 44 | +0.5% |
| Nevada | $16 | $80 | 14 | 1,943 | +0.5% |
| Rhode Island | $16 | $31 | 13 | 520 | +0.5% |
| South Dakota | $16 | $63 | 59 | 378 | +0.5% |
| Vermont | $16 | $27 | 45 | 98 | +0.5% |
| Florida | $16 | $89 | 528 | 24,345 | +0.4% |
| Montana | $16 | $46 | 37 | 77 | +0.4% |
| Pennsylvania | $16 | $84 | 116 | 2,259 | +0.4% |
| Arizona | $16 | $79 | 147 | 6,866 | +0.4% |
| California | $16 | $89 | 411 | 49,202 | +0.4% |
| Kansas | $16 | $79 | 176 | 2,833 | +0.3% |
| Maine | $16 | $28 | 109 | 1,079 | +0.3% |
| New Jersey | $16 | $79 | 271 | 26,451 | +0.3% |
| Washington | $16 | $86 | 260 | 3,523 | +0.3% |
| Nebraska | $16 | $40 | 136 | 590 | +0.3% |
| North Carolina | $16 | $76 | 663 | 17,629 | +0.3% |
| Idaho | $16 | $38 | 50 | 157 | +0.2% |
| Utah | $16 | $29 | 118 | 347 | +0.2% |
| Maryland | $16 | $67 | 273 | 6,494 | +0.1% |
| Massachusetts | $16 | $84 | 540 | 4,817 | +0.1% |
| New Hampshire | $16 | $46 | 83 | 857 | +0.1% |
| New York | $16 | $64 | 558 | 13,906 | +0.1% |
| Oklahoma | $16 | $80 | 115 | 1,954 | 0.0% |
| Hawaii | $16 | $56 | 6 | 2,102 | -0.1% |
| Missouri | $16 | $58 | 255 | 1,748 | -0.1% |
| Ohio | $16 | $55 | 490 | 6,087 | -0.1% |
| Arkansas | $16 | $40 | 282 | 2,075 | -0.1% |
| Oregon | $16 | $47 | 166 | 1,974 | -0.1% |
| Texas | $16 | $85 | 828 | 14,986 | -0.1% |
| Puerto Rico | $16 | $17 | 442 | 5,283 | -0.1% |
| Mississippi | $15 | $33 | 202 | 4,371 | -0.3% |
| Connecticut | $15 | $61 | 131 | 1,305 | -0.3% |
| Wyoming | $15 | $87 | 40 | 126 | -0.3% |
| Indiana | $15 | $49 | 301 | 1,939 | -0.4% |
| Kentucky | $15 | $48 | 306 | 1,961 | -0.4% |
| West Virginia | $15 | $54 | 61 | 509 | -0.4% |
| South Carolina | $15 | $55 | 435 | 3,711 | -0.5% |
| Alabama | $15 | $59 | 301 | 4,393 | -0.5% |
| Iowa | $15 | $67 | 192 | 2,065 | -0.6% |
| North Dakota | $15 | $56 | 41 | 205 | -0.6% |
| Georgia | $15 | $40 | 544 | 13,124 | -0.6% |
| Illinois | $15 | $78 | 359 | 5,731 | -0.6% |
| Tennessee | $15 | $51 | 754 | 4,009 | -0.6% |
| Wisconsin | $15 | $104 | 192 | 7,845 | -0.7% |
| Louisiana | $15 | $35 | 128 | 2,471 | -0.8% |
| Michigan | $15 | $38 | 231 | 2,314 | -1.0% |
| Colorado | $15 | $58 | 193 | 1,194 | -1.2% |
| District of Columbia | $15 | $57 | 20 | 239 | -1.2% |
| Alaska | $15 | $105 | 70 | 135 | -1.6% |
| Virginia | $15 | $47 | 400 | 2,910 | -2.4% |
| Minnesota | $15 | $63 | 211 | 1,118 | -5.3% |
| New Mexico | $14 | $31 | 61 | 273 | -10.4% |
⚠️ 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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