Harvest of vein using an endoscope
Medicare pricing data for 4,209 providers across 51 states
This procedure has a 10.4x markup — hospitals charge $111.77 but Medicare allows only $10.72. Uninsured patients may face bills 10.4 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $7 in Iowa to $17 in District of Columbia. 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
Harvest of vein using an endoscope (HCPCS code 33508) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $10.72, but hospitals typically charge $111.77 — a 10.4x 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 $10.72, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $2.14. 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 10.4x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $8.56 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $17 | $44 | 7 | 207 | +62.7% |
| Hawaii | $14 | $43 | 8 | 95 | +35.1% |
| Maryland | $14 | $62 | 43 | 454 | +32.2% |
| Wyoming | $14 | $37 | 3 | 50 | +28.7% |
| New York | $13 | $167 | 201 | 2,025 | +22.6% |
| Delaware | $13 | $76 | 11 | 227 | +22.0% |
| Oklahoma | $13 | $40 | 34 | 876 | +18.7% |
| New Mexico | $12 | $33 | 16 | 131 | +13.5% |
| Massachusetts | $12 | $55 | 98 | 1,540 | +12.7% |
| Missouri | $12 | $95 | 87 | 1,060 | +12.5% |
| Ohio | $12 | $47 | 186 | 2,490 | +9.0% |
| Illinois | $12 | $221 | 164 | 2,742 | +7.8% |
| Kentucky | $11 | $210 | 72 | 1,232 | +5.0% |
| Tennessee | $11 | $41 | 86 | 1,562 | +4.5% |
| Arizona | $11 | $102 | 68 | 1,202 | +4.4% |
| Florida | $11 | $68 | 350 | 5,308 | +3.8% |
| Louisiana | $11 | $43 | 62 | 1,068 | +3.7% |
| South Carolina | $11 | $331 | 73 | 1,525 | +2.4% |
| Utah | $11 | $43 | 45 | 264 | +1.8% |
| Arkansas | $11 | $34 | 30 | 695 | +1.8% |
| Nevada | $11 | $90 | 40 | 492 | +1.2% |
| Mississippi | $11 | $119 | 21 | 326 | +0.9% |
| Texas | $11 | $78 | 280 | 4,069 | +0.9% |
| Georgia | $11 | $66 | 116 | 1,455 | +0.4% |
| New Hampshire | $11 | $277 | 34 | 646 | -0.3% |
| Virginia | $11 | $55 | 108 | 1,965 | -0.9% |
| Minnesota | $11 | $126 | 77 | 782 | -2.0% |
| Kansas | $10 | $43 | 46 | 496 | -2.4% |
| New Jersey | $10 | $479 | 69 | 1,113 | -2.4% |
| Pennsylvania | $10 | $207 | 254 | 2,613 | -2.4% |
| California | $10 | $51 | 387 | 4,415 | -3.3% |
| Michigan | $10 | $63 | 161 | 1,368 | -3.6% |
| Connecticut | $10 | $54 | 59 | 584 | -6.2% |
| Colorado | $10 | $61 | 59 | 427 | -8.0% |
| Oregon | $10 | $41 | 69 | 835 | -9.4% |
| North Carolina | $10 | $183 | 151 | 2,303 | -11.0% |
| Alaska | $9 | $53 | 4 | 26 | -11.8% |
| Alabama | $9 | $39 | 76 | 1,414 | -12.0% |
| Indiana | $9 | $101 | 114 | 1,567 | -12.3% |
| Idaho | $9 | $37 | 22 | 320 | -12.9% |
| South Dakota | $9 | $48 | 11 | 195 | -13.7% |
| North Dakota | $9 | $61 | 22 | 295 | -15.5% |
| Washington | $9 | $33 | 99 | 1,142 | -16.6% |
| Wisconsin | $9 | $384 | 96 | 1,316 | -18.0% |
| Rhode Island | $9 | $52 | 10 | 142 | -20.4% |
| Nebraska | $8 | $34 | 37 | 797 | -22.0% |
| West Virginia | $8 | $31 | 30 | 444 | -22.5% |
| Montana | $8 | $29 | 24 | 308 | -24.3% |
| Maine | $8 | $27 | 23 | 288 | -26.4% |
| Vermont | $7 | $74 | 7 | 118 | -30.5% |
| Iowa | $7 | $48 | 41 | 582 | -33.0% |
⚠️ 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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