Detection Test By Multiplex Amplified Probe Technique For Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (sars-Cov-2) (covid-19) And Influenza Virus Types A And B in New Jersey

New Jersey Pricing in Context

In New Jersey, CPT code 87636 (Detection Test By Multiplex Amplified Probe Technique For Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (sars-Cov-2) (covid-19) And Influenza Virus Types A And B) carries an average Medicare payment of $139.63 — 1% above the national benchmark of $138.36. 261 providers across the state submitted claims for this procedure in 2023, performing 21.3K total services. Individual payments in NJ ranged from N/A at the low end to N/A at the high end, reflecting differences in provider setting (office vs. facility), modifiers, and the specific geographic locality code applied within the state.

The average billed charge in New Jersey is $303.76, which is the figure uninsured patients would most likely encounter before any negotiation or charity discount. Medicare, by statute, only reimburses the allowed amount — the balance between billed and paid is written off under provider participation agreements. Insured patients generally pay a negotiated rate that falls between these two figures; the exact amount depends on plan design, deductible status, and in-network participation. Because New Jersey sits above the national Medicare average, commercial rates in the state may also run higher than the US median.

Using RAND 2024 commercial-to-Medicare ratios for Laboratory procedures, the estimated commercial insurance price in New Jersey lands near $356.05, with self-pay cash prices typically around $188.26. Before scheduling, patients can request a Good Faith Estimate under the No Surprises Act, compare cash rates from hospital Machine-Readable Files, and confirm whether the provider is in-network with their specific plan. This page presents CMS reference data for informational use; it does not constitute medical or financial advice.