Detection test by nucleic acid for staphylococcus aureus, methicillin resistant (mrsa bacteria), amplified probe technique
Medicare pricing data for 1,391 providers across 42 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
Detection test by nucleic acid for staphylococcus aureus, methicillin resistant (mrsa bacteria), amplified probe technique (HCPCS code 87641) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $34.36, but hospitals typically charge $65.59 — a 1.9x 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 $34.36, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $6.87. 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 1.9x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $34.36 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $34 | $53 | 7 | 86 | +0.1% |
| Georgia | $34 | $81 | 11 | 258 | +0.1% |
| Idaho | $34 | $77 | 13 | 124 | +0.1% |
| Illinois | $34 | $60 | 16 | 2,846 | +0.1% |
| Kentucky | $34 | $39 | 6 | 58 | +0.1% |
| Massachusetts | $34 | $75 | 5 | 40 | +0.1% |
| New York | $34 | $74 | 11 | 390 | +0.1% |
| South Dakota | $34 | $134 | 5 | 120 | +0.1% |
| Utah | $34 | $105 | 5 | 1,885 | +0.1% |
| Washington | $34 | $144 | 7 | 1,470 | +0.1% |
| Wyoming | $34 | $36 | 6 | 146 | +0.1% |
| Puerto Rico | $34 | $42 | 5 | 29 | +0.1% |
| Arizona | $34 | $50 | 14 | 12,182 | +0.1% |
| Florida | $34 | $72 | 88 | 33,820 | +0.1% |
| Indiana | $34 | $41 | 9 | 13,237 | +0.1% |
| Louisiana | $34 | $55 | 62 | 17,157 | +0.1% |
| New Jersey | $34 | $96 | 34 | 3,565 | +0.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $34 | $48 | 33 | 63,729 | +0.1% |
| Virginia | $34 | $117 | 27 | 7,706 | +0.1% |
| Colorado | $34 | $87 | 80 | 8,805 | +0.1% |
| Maryland | $34 | $113 | 86 | 16,065 | 0.0% |
| Texas | $34 | $66 | 288 | 112,048 | 0.0% |
| Michigan | $34 | $83 | 21 | 686 | -0.1% |
| Mississippi | $34 | $81 | 90 | 10,224 | -0.1% |
| Missouri | $34 | $94 | 31 | 4,152 | -0.1% |
| Oklahoma | $34 | $53 | 54 | 20,665 | -0.1% |
| Kansas | $34 | $130 | 43 | 2,440 | -0.1% |
| Ohio | $34 | $114 | 32 | 1,097 | -0.1% |
| California | $34 | $55 | 100 | 31,193 | -0.1% |
| Nebraska | $34 | $60 | 20 | 352 | -0.1% |
| Arkansas | $34 | $57 | 56 | 16,458 | -0.2% |
| North Carolina | $34 | $165 | 9 | 1,367 | -0.2% |
| New Mexico | $34 | $65 | 13 | 692 | -0.3% |
| Oregon | $34 | $116 | 6 | 729 | -0.7% |
| North Dakota | $34 | $175 | 11 | 355 | -0.8% |
| Iowa | $34 | $126 | 6 | 159 | -0.9% |
| District of Columbia | $34 | $38 | 5 | 130 | -1.1% |
| Tennessee | $34 | $85 | 16 | 390 | -1.2% |
| Alabama | $34 | $61 | 23 | 1,088 | -1.7% |
| Nevada | $34 | $62 | 4 | 43 | -2.2% |
| Alaska | $31 | $153 | 11 | 27 | -9.4% |
| South Carolina | $25 | $60 | 7 | 25 | -27.9% |
⚠️ 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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