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Cost Guide 80505 · Pathology/Lab

How much does Pathology clinical consultation lengthy forty-one to sixty minutes cost?

Medicare pays $73.

By Michael Glenn , Healthcare Data Analyst · ·
Data from CMS files published FY 2024 CMS IPPS. Refreshed weekly.
About the analyst

Michael Glenn reviews CMS datasets and drug pricing at BillRazor Research. He focuses on NADAC acquisition costs and procedure coding accuracy. Expertise: drug pricing, NADAC data, CPT coding.

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CMS Medicare benchmark data
Updated 2026-04-03
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Medicare rateAverage chargeHigh end$0$188
$171
Above average
Average hospital charge vs. benchmarks: $74 (Medicare rate) · $171 (Average charge)
$74
Medicare rate
$171
Avg hospital charge
$98
Price spread
Rate comparison — Pathology clinical consultation lengthy forty-one to sixty minutes
Medicare facility$74Non-facility$99Hospital outpatient$171Avg chargemaster$171$98 difference between lowest and highest rate
Research suggests 49–80% of hospital bills contain errors. Our system checks every line item against Medicare benchmarks.

Cost by care setting

Setting Medicare rate
Hospital outpatient (facility) $74
Physician office (non-facility) $99
Hospital outpatient (APC) $171

What affects the cost?

How to save on Pathology clinical consultation lengthy forty-one to sixty minutes

  • 1 Ask your doctor to use a preferred lab network
  • 2 Request a cost estimate before the test is run
  • 3 Check if a less expensive alternative test exists
Rates shown are from the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and CMS IPPS. BillRazor compares your bill against these data sources. See how it works →

FAQ — Pathology clinical consultation lengthy forty-one to sixty minutes cost

What is a fair price for Path clin consltj high 41-60?
Medicare pays $73 for Path clin consltj high 41-60 (80505). This is the government benchmark rate. A fair price for commercially insured or cash-pay patients is typically 1.2–2.5x the Medicare rate, or roughly $88–$184.
How can I lower my cost for Path clin consltj high 41-60?
To lower your cost: (1) Compare prices at multiple facilities — use the comparison data on this page. (2) Ask about ASC (surgery center) options, which are often 40–60% cheaper. (3) Request cash-pay pricing upfront. (4) After receiving a bill, review each line item against Medicare benchmarks. Research suggests 49–80% of hospital bills contain errors.

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Data: Federal physician fee schedules, hospital payment data, surgery center rates, lab fee schedules, and drug pricing data. FY 2024. All publicly available from federal sources.

Methodology: Rates shown are national Medicare reimbursement rates by care setting. Price ranges reflect variation across hospitals reporting the same procedure code. Metro prices are averaged from hospital-level chargemaster data reported to CMS.

This information is for educational purposes only and is not medical, financial, or legal advice. Actual costs depend on your insurance and provider. We recommend verifying costs directly with your provider. Full methodology · Terms of use

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