2019-ncov coronavirus, sars-cov-2/2019-ncov (covid-19), any technique, multiple types or subtypes (includes all targets), non-cdc
Medicare pricing data for 6,414 providers across 51 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
2019-ncov coronavirus, sars-cov-2/2019-ncov (covid-19), any technique, multiple types or subtypes (includes all targets), non-cdc (HCPCS code U0002) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $50.01, but hospitals typically charge $112.27 — a 2.2x 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 $50.01, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $10.00. 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 2.2x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $50.01 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $50 | $55 | 13 | 3,807 | +0.5% |
| District of Columbia | $50 | $141 | 3 | 43 | +0.5% |
| Kansas | $50 | $227 | 51 | 115 | +0.5% |
| Maine | $50 | $124 | 65 | 327 | +0.5% |
| South Dakota | $50 | $89 | 12 | 56 | +0.5% |
| Alaska | $50 | $136 | 13 | 133 | +0.5% |
| Connecticut | $50 | $142 | 26 | 96 | +0.5% |
| Ohio | $50 | $102 | 118 | 1,929 | +0.5% |
| Florida | $50 | $101 | 500 | 16,479 | +0.5% |
| Idaho | $50 | $84 | 51 | 170 | +0.5% |
| Montana | $50 | $106 | 5 | 22 | +0.5% |
| New Jersey | $50 | $82 | 104 | 3,508 | +0.5% |
| Mississippi | $50 | $93 | 148 | 7,755 | +0.4% |
| North Dakota | $50 | $179 | 45 | 481 | +0.4% |
| Pennsylvania | $50 | $105 | 68 | 1,034 | +0.4% |
| Puerto Rico | $50 | $54 | 57 | 207 | +0.4% |
| Indiana | $50 | $118 | 90 | 336 | +0.3% |
| California | $50 | $141 | 211 | 11,675 | +0.3% |
| Kentucky | $50 | $72 | 55 | 2,106 | +0.3% |
| Illinois | $50 | $177 | 351 | 4,956 | +0.3% |
| Texas | $50 | $91 | 554 | 8,031 | +0.3% |
| Utah | $50 | $99 | 60 | 245 | +0.3% |
| Wisconsin | $50 | $218 | 288 | 1,379 | +0.3% |
| Georgia | $50 | $74 | 500 | 13,684 | +0.2% |
| Massachusetts | $50 | $166 | 424 | 9,030 | +0.2% |
| Michigan | $50 | $106 | 199 | 1,621 | +0.2% |
| Nevada | $50 | $121 | 39 | 849 | +0.2% |
| Alabama | $50 | $81 | 68 | 1,234 | +0.2% |
| Arizona | $50 | $112 | 98 | 699 | +0.2% |
| New Hampshire | $50 | $173 | 26 | 559 | +0.1% |
| Iowa | $50 | $157 | 87 | 1,340 | +0.0% |
| Arkansas | $50 | $94 | 62 | 799 | +0.0% |
| Virginia | $50 | $113 | 118 | 1,562 | -0.1% |
| Minnesota | $50 | $139 | 54 | 112 | -0.1% |
| New York | $50 | $113 | 152 | 3,454 | -0.2% |
| Missouri | $50 | $125 | 101 | 580 | -0.4% |
| Oklahoma | $50 | $119 | 173 | 3,917 | -0.4% |
| Nebraska | $50 | $108 | 161 | 1,658 | -0.4% |
| Wyoming | $50 | $98 | 16 | 87 | -0.4% |
| Colorado | $50 | $116 | 131 | 619 | -0.5% |
| Rhode Island | $50 | $162 | 12 | 85 | -0.6% |
| Tennessee | $50 | $85 | 111 | 883 | -0.7% |
| New Mexico | $50 | $106 | 33 | 217 | -0.8% |
| North Carolina | $50 | $139 | 456 | 4,452 | -0.9% |
| Maryland | $49 | $94 | 30 | 652 | -1.3% |
| Louisiana | $49 | $104 | 28 | 668 | -1.6% |
| West Virginia | $49 | $147 | 8 | 96 | -1.8% |
| Oregon | $49 | $144 | 19 | 170 | -2.8% |
| Hawaii | $48 | $175 | 42 | 769 | -3.0% |
| Washington | $48 | $119 | 234 | 1,312 | -3.6% |
| South Carolina | $46 | $71 | 137 | 1,687 | -8.3% |
⚠️ 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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