Detection test by nucleic acid for strep (streptococcus, group a), amplified probe technique
Medicare pricing data for 21,106 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
Detection test by nucleic acid for strep (streptococcus, group a), amplified probe technique (HCPCS code 87651) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $34.27, but hospitals typically charge $68.45 — a 2.0x 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 $34.27, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $6.85. 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 2.0x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $34.27 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | $34 | $95 | 19 | 39 | +0.4% |
| Puerto Rico | $34 | $35 | 1 | 13 | +0.4% |
| Arizona | $34 | $54 | 180 | 12,865 | +0.3% |
| Florida | $34 | $69 | 594 | 31,020 | +0.3% |
| California | $34 | $58 | 849 | 49,830 | +0.3% |
| Pennsylvania | $34 | $55 | 897 | 34,619 | +0.2% |
| Texas | $34 | $57 | 1,218 | 165,732 | +0.2% |
| Maryland | $34 | $60 | 274 | 14,777 | +0.2% |
| Oklahoma | $34 | $57 | 232 | 20,154 | +0.1% |
| Delaware | $34 | $51 | 29 | 450 | +0.1% |
| Virginia | $34 | $57 | 343 | 9,574 | +0.1% |
| Massachusetts | $34 | $109 | 689 | 7,946 | +0.0% |
| Utah | $34 | $94 | 140 | 2,397 | +0.0% |
| Colorado | $34 | $81 | 837 | 8,088 | +0.0% |
| Illinois | $34 | $89 | 1,061 | 22,876 | 0.0% |
| Arkansas | $34 | $58 | 172 | 16,296 | 0.0% |
| New Jersey | $34 | $79 | 428 | 12,351 | -0.0% |
| Connecticut | $34 | $79 | 349 | 2,492 | -0.0% |
| New Hampshire | $34 | $123 | 74 | 499 | -0.1% |
| North Dakota | $34 | $122 | 85 | 386 | -0.1% |
| Wyoming | $34 | $91 | 57 | 297 | -0.1% |
| Kansas | $34 | $90 | 407 | 3,897 | -0.2% |
| Missouri | $34 | $70 | 449 | 5,980 | -0.2% |
| South Dakota | $34 | $82 | 159 | 1,105 | -0.2% |
| Louisiana | $34 | $75 | 474 | 7,629 | -0.3% |
| New York | $34 | $103 | 911 | 21,221 | -0.3% |
| Ohio | $34 | $75 | 907 | 6,278 | -0.3% |
| Indiana | $34 | $85 | 574 | 5,556 | -0.5% |
| Iowa | $34 | $145 | 396 | 3,731 | -0.5% |
| Mississippi | $34 | $86 | 548 | 10,594 | -0.5% |
| Montana | $34 | $94 | 112 | 568 | -0.5% |
| Michigan | $34 | $75 | 224 | 1,385 | -0.6% |
| Maine | $34 | $113 | 56 | 207 | -0.6% |
| South Carolina | $34 | $71 | 362 | 2,453 | -0.6% |
| North Carolina | $34 | $99 | 1,324 | 7,882 | -0.7% |
| Oregon | $34 | $79 | 340 | 1,426 | -0.7% |
| District of Columbia | $34 | $47 | 30 | 214 | -0.8% |
| Minnesota | $34 | $111 | 1,473 | 6,587 | -0.8% |
| West Virginia | $34 | $94 | 94 | 772 | -0.9% |
| Idaho | $34 | $70 | 204 | 1,014 | -0.9% |
| Nebraska | $34 | $105 | 220 | 1,119 | -0.9% |
| Alaska | $34 | $128 | 74 | 381 | -1.0% |
| Wisconsin | $34 | $130 | 495 | 3,338 | -1.1% |
| Georgia | $34 | $64 | 267 | 1,778 | -1.3% |
| Tennessee | $34 | $77 | 896 | 6,220 | -1.3% |
| Hawaii | $34 | $88 | 45 | 471 | -1.5% |
| Washington | $34 | $96 | 624 | 3,396 | -1.6% |
| Kentucky | $34 | $92 | 494 | 3,250 | -1.6% |
| Rhode Island | $34 | $70 | 41 | 259 | -2.2% |
| Nevada | $33 | $96 | 146 | 880 | -2.4% |
| Alabama | $33 | $53 | 122 | 1,240 | -3.3% |
| New Mexico | $33 | $80 | 102 | 888 | -3.4% |
⚠️ 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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