Microscopic examination for white blood cells with manual cell count
Medicare pricing data for 5,565 providers across 49 states
This procedure has a 5.0x markup — hospitals charge $18.72 but Medicare allows only $3.71. Uninsured patients may face bills 5.0 times higher than what insurance negotiates. 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
Microscopic examination for white blood cells with manual cell count (HCPCS code 85007) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $3.71, but hospitals typically charge $18.72 — a 5.0x 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 $3.71, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $0.74. 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 5.0x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $3.71 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $4 | $14 | 4 | 13 | +0.3% |
| District of Columbia | $4 | $14 | 4 | 12 | +0.3% |
| Illinois | $4 | $26 | 308 | 17,014 | +0.3% |
| Massachusetts | $4 | $19 | 455 | 5,426 | +0.3% |
| Minnesota | $4 | $18 | 364 | 2,992 | +0.3% |
| Missouri | $4 | $18 | 53 | 9,999 | +0.3% |
| Montana | $4 | $19 | 12 | 137 | +0.3% |
| Nevada | $4 | $12 | 4 | 199 | +0.3% |
| New Jersey | $4 | $17 | 22 | 16,246 | +0.3% |
| New York | $4 | $16 | 442 | 16,265 | +0.3% |
| North Carolina | $4 | $23 | 125 | 4,837 | +0.3% |
| Rhode Island | $4 | $8 | 7 | 931 | +0.3% |
| South Dakota | $4 | $19 | 48 | 843 | +0.3% |
| Tennessee | $4 | $13 | 43 | 3,398 | +0.3% |
| Utah | $4 | $10 | 49 | 469 | +0.3% |
| Wyoming | $4 | $12 | 10 | 23 | +0.3% |
| Arizona | $4 | $18 | 203 | 7,150 | +0.3% |
| California | $4 | $18 | 180 | 19,811 | +0.3% |
| Connecticut | $4 | $20 | 198 | 1,455 | +0.3% |
| Florida | $4 | $17 | 159 | 7,185 | 0.0% |
| Georgia | $4 | $20 | 59 | 1,774 | 0.0% |
| Indiana | $4 | $23 | 61 | 964 | 0.0% |
| Kansas | $4 | $18 | 138 | 26,057 | 0.0% |
| Louisiana | $4 | $17 | 10 | 807 | 0.0% |
| Michigan | $4 | $10 | 19 | 951 | 0.0% |
| Nebraska | $4 | $6 | 113 | 4,471 | 0.0% |
| New Mexico | $4 | $22 | 16 | 396 | 0.0% |
| Ohio | $4 | $15 | 304 | 3,320 | 0.0% |
| Oklahoma | $4 | $15 | 9 | 3,213 | 0.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $4 | $18 | 78 | 4,974 | 0.0% |
| Texas | $4 | $22 | 801 | 40,664 | 0.0% |
| Virginia | $4 | $13 | 285 | 3,430 | 0.0% |
| Washington | $4 | $13 | 47 | 3,357 | 0.0% |
| Alabama | $4 | $19 | 49 | 1,504 | 0.0% |
| Colorado | $4 | $21 | 92 | 1,440 | 0.0% |
| Idaho | $4 | $13 | 10 | 239 | -0.3% |
| Maine | $4 | $7 | 82 | 810 | -0.3% |
| Maryland | $4 | $13 | 177 | 2,345 | -0.3% |
| Mississippi | $4 | $21 | 19 | 1,516 | -0.3% |
| North Dakota | $4 | $24 | 19 | 149 | -0.3% |
| South Carolina | $4 | $18 | 15 | 391 | -0.5% |
| Arkansas | $4 | $9 | 40 | 96 | -0.5% |
| Oregon | $4 | $16 | 48 | 356 | -0.8% |
| Wisconsin | $4 | $37 | 282 | 2,927 | -0.8% |
| Kentucky | $4 | $7 | 4 | 591 | -1.1% |
| Puerto Rico | $4 | $4 | 19 | 248 | -1.1% |
| New Hampshire | $4 | $11 | 13 | 149 | -1.6% |
| Iowa | $4 | $15 | 47 | 539 | -1.9% |
| Hawaii | $4 | $11 | 7 | 246 | -4.0% |
⚠️ 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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