Price Checker / CPT 85060
How much does Blood Smear Interpretation cost?
CPT 85060 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is in line with what this normally costs. No need to dispute.
Fair price
$80–$95
What this should cost
With insurance
~$194,000
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$120
Push back above this
What hospitals charge for Blood Smear Interpretation
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview Health Emergency Room & Urgent Care - Carmel Noblesville, IN | $63 | — | 525110% |
| Riverview Health Emergency Room & Urgent Care - Fishers Noblesville, IN | $63 | — | 525110% |
| Riverview Health Noblesville Hospital Noblesville, IN | $63 | — | 525110% |
| Riverview Health Westfield Hospital Noblesville, IN | $63 | — | 525110% |
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About Blood Smear Interpretation
CPT code 85060 refers to blood smear interpretation (billing description: "Blood smear interpretation"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $19 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $19 in a doctor's office.
The Medicare rate is the closest thing to an objective "what this work is actually worth." A fair cash price for the uninsured is generally 1.5–3x that rate. Hospital sticker (gross) charges are often far higher — but almost nobody actually pays them.
What to do if you were overcharged
- 1Send us your bill — we'll identify this code and compare it against the rates shown above.
- 2Get a dispute letter — citing the Medicare rate and your hospital's own published pricing data.
- 3We negotiate for you — 25% of savings, no savings = no fee.