Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique
Medicare pricing data for 8,335 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
Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique (HCPCS code 88112) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $39.11, but hospitals typically charge $183.91 — 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 $39.11, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $7.82. 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 $29.77 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Rico | $53 | $88 | 24 | 291 | +34.2% |
| Maryland | $51 | $212 | 135 | 18,252 | +30.4% |
| New Jersey | $50 | $158 | 193 | 45,846 | +28.2% |
| Hawaii | $49 | $245 | 37 | 1,277 | +26.2% |
| New York | $48 | $217 | 460 | 99,472 | +22.3% |
| District of Columbia | $46 | $186 | 24 | 3,600 | +16.7% |
| Tennessee | $45 | $186 | 289 | 36,125 | +15.0% |
| Connecticut | $42 | $223 | 129 | 10,201 | +6.8% |
| Virginia | $42 | $201 | 219 | 18,866 | +6.2% |
| California | $41 | $176 | 860 | 71,404 | +5.9% |
| Arizona | $40 | $169 | 182 | 20,378 | +1.7% |
| Florida | $40 | $168 | 515 | 72,220 | +1.0% |
| Oklahoma | $40 | $174 | 59 | 17,252 | +1.0% |
| Georgia | $39 | $213 | 233 | 17,464 | +0.7% |
| Arkansas | $39 | $159 | 70 | 8,312 | -0.5% |
| Texas | $39 | $181 | 531 | 28,820 | -1.0% |
| Alaska | $38 | $213 | 12 | 343 | -1.7% |
| Illinois | $38 | $228 | 310 | 31,928 | -2.5% |
| Minnesota | $38 | $232 | 300 | 10,220 | -3.0% |
| Massachusetts | $37 | $188 | 306 | 43,373 | -4.9% |
| Nevada | $37 | $189 | 78 | 4,825 | -5.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $37 | $185 | 350 | 42,890 | -6.1% |
| West Virginia | $36 | $157 | 55 | 3,323 | -7.8% |
| Oregon | $35 | $155 | 91 | 4,291 | -10.5% |
| Indiana | $35 | $203 | 167 | 13,495 | -10.7% |
| Washington | $34 | $146 | 283 | 15,281 | -13.4% |
| Michigan | $34 | $154 | 220 | 22,859 | -14.1% |
| Alabama | $33 | $123 | 88 | 6,420 | -15.3% |
| South Carolina | $33 | $200 | 99 | 12,461 | -15.6% |
| Missouri | $33 | $169 | 129 | 10,869 | -16.3% |
| Colorado | $33 | $136 | 128 | 7,885 | -16.4% |
| Utah | $33 | $134 | 81 | 3,061 | -16.5% |
| Idaho | $32 | $112 | 23 | 1,026 | -17.9% |
| New Mexico | $31 | $186 | 41 | 2,206 | -20.9% |
| Delaware | $31 | $147 | 32 | 5,748 | -20.9% |
| Nebraska | $31 | $117 | 58 | 4,273 | -21.8% |
| North Carolina | $30 | $152 | 246 | 27,886 | -22.2% |
| Wyoming | $30 | $169 | 13 | 290 | -24.4% |
| Kansas | $30 | $119 | 96 | 6,124 | -24.5% |
| Iowa | $29 | $203 | 84 | 7,179 | -24.8% |
| New Hampshire | $29 | $232 | 38 | 4,347 | -25.0% |
| Ohio | $29 | $168 | 371 | 27,314 | -25.1% |
| Mississippi | $29 | $208 | 58 | 4,568 | -25.3% |
| Louisiana | $29 | $139 | 146 | 9,006 | -26.8% |
| Rhode Island | $28 | $173 | 28 | 2,571 | -27.2% |
| Wisconsin | $28 | $344 | 151 | 11,539 | -27.7% |
| Maine | $28 | $89 | 49 | 3,349 | -28.0% |
| South Dakota | $27 | $121 | 52 | 2,448 | -29.7% |
| Montana | $27 | $116 | 28 | 2,367 | -30.8% |
| North Dakota | $27 | $158 | 32 | 2,034 | -31.0% |
| Kentucky | $27 | $134 | 109 | 8,425 | -31.8% |
| Vermont | $26 | $147 | 19 | 1,914 | -32.3% |
⚠️ 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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