California · G2024

Specimen Collection For Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (sars-Cov-2) (coronavirus Disease [covid-19]) From An Individual In A Snf Or By A Laboratory On Behalf Of A Hha, Any Specimen Source in California

Reviewed byPlainprocedure Editorial, Healthcare Procedure Costs Editorial Team · June 6, 2026

California Medicare Avg

$24.95

0% above national avg

National Medicare Avg

$24.93

All states combined

Billed Charge (CA)

$67.61

What providers submit

Est. Commercial (CA)

$59.88

National avg: $55.84

Est. Cash / Self-Pay (CA)

$37.31

Typical self-pay discount

Estimated using RAND 2024 commercial-to-Medicare ratios. Actual prices vary by insurer, plan, and facility.

51.9K

Services in CA

Providers

N/A

Min Payment

N/A

Max Payment

Top Providers in California

Provider	City	Specialty	Medicare	Billed	Est. Commercial	Est. Cash	Services
Genentox Laboratories Llc	Santa Ana	Clinical Laboratory	$24.95	$51.00	$59.88	$32.74	18.3K
Path Md, Inc.	Los Angeles	Clinical Laboratory	$24.95	$50.00	$59.88	$32.46	5.2K
West Coast Bio Lab Llc	Newport Beach	Clinical Laboratory	$24.95	$97.00	$59.88	$45.39	4.0K
Pmdlab, Llc	Sacramento	Clinical Laboratory	$24.95	$100.00	$59.88	$46.21	3.9K
Strategic Concepts Lab Llc	Pleasanton	Clinical Laboratory	$24.95	$97.03	$59.88	$45.40	3.4K
Neoanalytics Laboratory Inc	Alhambra	Clinical Laboratory	$24.95	$54.00	$59.88	$33.56	2.5K
Clinomics Usa Inc	Irvine	Clinical Laboratory	$24.95	$76.38	$59.88	$39.72	2.3K
Brio Clinical Inc	Ontario	Clinical Laboratory	$24.95	$30.57	$59.88	$27.12	2.2K
Pmdca, Llc	Laguna Hills	Clinical Laboratory	$24.95	$100.00	$59.88	$46.21	2.0K
Avellino Lab Usa, Inc.	Menlo Park	Clinical Laboratory	$24.95	$46.92	$59.88	$31.62	1.8K
Cellum Biomedical Inc.	Temecula	Clinical Laboratory	$24.95	$50.00	$59.88	$32.46	1.4K
Pasteur Inc	Encino	Clinical Laboratory	$24.95	$75.00	$59.88	$39.34	774
Doctornow	Northridge	Clinical Laboratory	$24.95	$150.00	$59.88	$59.96	542
Nobility Health, Inc.	Glendale	Clinical Laboratory	$24.95	$98.30	$59.88	$45.74	525
Nextgen Laboratories, Inc.	Newport Beach	Clinical Laboratory	$24.95	$76.38	$59.88	$39.72	480
Healthcare Clinical Laboratory Inc.	Glendale	Clinical Laboratory	$24.95	$150.00	$59.88	$59.96	434
Metrolab, Inc.	Encino	Clinical Laboratory	$24.95	$150.00	$59.88	$59.96	372
Diagnostic Laboratory Science, Inc	Garden Grove	Clinical Laboratory	$24.78	$56.44	$59.48	$34.11	369
Covx Labs Llc	Poway	Clinical Laboratory	$24.95	$46.92	$59.88	$31.62	320
Laboratory Medicine Consultants...	Beverly Hills	Clinical Laboratory	$24.95	$30.00	$59.88	$26.96	285
R & B Medical Group, Inc.	Van Nuys	Clinical Laboratory	$24.95	$73.20	$59.88	$38.84	189
Lab Quest	Costa Mesa	Clinical Laboratory	$24.95	$231.00	$59.88	$82.24	136
Phamatech Incorporated	San Diego	Clinical Laboratory	$24.95	$65.00	$59.88	$36.59	111
Clinomics Usa Inc	Irvine	Clinical Laboratory	$24.95	$76.38	$59.88	$39.72	101
Pacific Toxicology Laboratories	Chatsworth	Clinical Laboratory	$24.95	$51.00	$59.88	$32.74	85

California Pricing in Context

In California, CPT code G2024 (Specimen Collection For Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (sars-Cov-2) (coronavirus Disease [covid-19]) From An Individual In A Snf Or By A Laboratory On Behalf Of A Hha, Any Specimen Source) carries an average Medicare payment of $24.95 — 0% above the national benchmark of $24.93. 34 providers across the state submitted claims for this procedure in 2023, performing 51.9K total services. Individual payments in CA 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 California is $67.61, 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 California 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 Temporary Procedures procedures, the estimated commercial insurance price in California lands near $59.88, with self-pay cash prices typically around $37.31. 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Specimen Collection For Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (sars-Cov-2) (coronavirus Disease [covid-19]) From An Individual In A Snf Or By A Laboratory On Behalf Of A Hha, Any Specimen Source cost in California?

The average Medicare payment for Specimen Collection For Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (sars-Cov-2) (coronavirus Disease [covid-19]) From An Individual In A Snf Or By A Laboratory On Behalf Of A Hha, Any Specimen Source in California is $24.95, which is 0% above the national average of $24.93. Providers in CA typically bill $67.61 for this procedure.

What does Specimen Collection For Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (sars-Cov-2) (coronavirus Disease [covid-19]) From An Individual In A Snf Or By A Laboratory On Behalf Of A Hha, Any Specimen Source cost with insurance in California?

With commercial insurance in California, Specimen Collection For Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (sars-Cov-2) (coronavirus Disease [covid-19]) From An Individual In A Snf Or By A Laboratory On Behalf Of A Hha, Any Specimen Source costs an estimated $59.88. Without insurance, the estimated cash price is $37.31. These estimates are based on RAND 2024 commercial-to-Medicare ratios and vary by insurer, plan, and facility.

How many providers perform Specimen Collection For Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (sars-Cov-2) (coronavirus Disease [covid-19]) From An Individual In A Snf Or By A Laboratory On Behalf Of A Hha, Any Specimen Source in California?

34 providers in California billed Medicare for Specimen Collection For Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (sars-Cov-2) (coronavirus Disease [covid-19]) From An Individual In A Snf Or By A Laboratory On Behalf Of A Hha, Any Specimen Source in 2023, performing 51.9K total services. Medicare payments ranged from N/A to N/A depending on the provider.

Is Specimen Collection For Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (sars-Cov-2) (coronavirus Disease [covid-19]) From An Individual In A Snf Or By A Laboratory On Behalf Of A Hha, Any Specimen Source cheaper in California than the national average?

No — Specimen Collection For Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (sars-Cov-2) (coronavirus Disease [covid-19]) From An Individual In A Snf Or By A Laboratory On Behalf Of A Hha, Any Specimen Source costs 0% above the national average in California. The state average Medicare payment is $24.95 compared to $24.93 nationally. Factors like local cost of living, provider competition, and regional Medicare fee schedules all influence state-level pricing.

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