Anesthesia for x-ray exam of arteries and veins using contrast
Medicare pricing data for 20,749 providers across 51 states
This procedure has a 12.2x markup — hospitals charge $2,211 but Medicare allows only $180.59. Uninsured patients may face bills 12.2 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $125 in South Carolina to $274 in Alaska. Where you get this procedure matters more than almost any other factor. 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
Anesthesia for x-ray exam of arteries and veins using contrast (HCPCS code 01916) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $180.59, but hospitals typically charge $2,211 — a 12.2x 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 $180.59, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $36.12. 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 12.2x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $142.40 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $274 | $1,595 | 11 | 14 | +51.7% |
| California | $248 | $2,043 | 1,288 | 2,516 | +37.5% |
| Utah | $243 | $1,653 | 121 | 163 | +34.5% |
| Montana | $237 | $1,679 | 20 | 28 | +31.2% |
| Delaware | $234 | $2,521 | 82 | 147 | +29.6% |
| Iowa | $220 | $1,508 | 81 | 159 | +21.8% |
| Idaho | $220 | $1,542 | 50 | 63 | +21.7% |
| New York | $220 | $4,281 | 1,677 | 6,041 | +21.6% |
| Oregon | $219 | $1,585 | 146 | 197 | +21.5% |
| Massachusetts | $214 | $1,705 | 584 | 1,338 | +18.5% |
| Arkansas | $207 | $1,493 | 101 | 203 | +14.7% |
| New Mexico | $207 | $2,240 | 71 | 116 | +14.4% |
| Illinois | $206 | $2,353 | 766 | 1,329 | +14.3% |
| Nebraska | $205 | $1,337 | 119 | 256 | +13.5% |
| New Hampshire | $204 | $2,873 | 117 | 208 | +12.7% |
| Washington | $202 | $1,789 | 324 | 515 | +12.0% |
| Arizona | $201 | $2,349 | 331 | 681 | +11.1% |
| Puerto Rico | $199 | $776 | 22 | 64 | +10.4% |
| Hawaii | $197 | $1,318 | 41 | 84 | +8.9% |
| Maryland | $195 | $1,793 | 415 | 982 | +8.0% |
| Connecticut | $193 | $2,263 | 330 | 737 | +6.8% |
| Louisiana | $192 | $1,685 | 291 | 643 | +6.5% |
| Colorado | $192 | $2,000 | 354 | 605 | +6.2% |
| Vermont | $190 | $1,368 | 20 | 32 | +5.3% |
| Oklahoma | $187 | $1,925 | 111 | 250 | +3.6% |
| Nevada | $184 | $1,570 | 59 | 259 | +2.1% |
| Rhode Island | $182 | $1,746 | 34 | 51 | +1.0% |
| Florida | $178 | $2,122 | 1,680 | 3,454 | -1.4% |
| Indiana | $177 | $1,412 | 181 | 320 | -2.0% |
| Texas | $176 | $2,492 | 1,689 | 4,470 | -2.7% |
| Wisconsin | $176 | $2,563 | 274 | 364 | -2.8% |
| New Jersey | $173 | $2,446 | 716 | 2,137 | -4.3% |
| Kentucky | $172 | $1,765 | 337 | 716 | -4.6% |
| Minnesota | $171 | $1,510 | 366 | 607 | -5.5% |
| Missouri | $168 | $1,500 | 498 | 950 | -7.0% |
| District of Columbia | $161 | $1,239 | 155 | 480 | -10.9% |
| Virginia | $159 | $2,006 | 477 | 853 | -11.7% |
| Kansas | $159 | $1,169 | 211 | 386 | -12.1% |
| Maine | $158 | $1,802 | 109 | 174 | -12.3% |
| Ohio | $157 | $1,557 | 759 | 1,428 | -13.0% |
| Tennessee | $157 | $1,654 | 729 | 1,850 | -13.1% |
| Michigan | $156 | $2,471 | 866 | 1,803 | -13.6% |
| Alabama | $149 | $1,098 | 414 | 1,472 | -17.4% |
| Georgia | $146 | $1,470 | 733 | 1,647 | -19.2% |
| Pennsylvania | $145 | $1,696 | 1,385 | 3,745 | -19.5% |
| North Carolina | $144 | $1,780 | 689 | 1,347 | -20.0% |
| Mississippi | $141 | $904 | 136 | 289 | -21.7% |
| North Dakota | $138 | $1,191 | 55 | 83 | -23.5% |
| West Virginia | $136 | $1,710 | 162 | 311 | -24.8% |
| South Dakota | $136 | $1,407 | 39 | 58 | -24.9% |
| South Carolina | $125 | $1,569 | 480 | 1,120 | -30.8% |
⚠️ 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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