Injection for x-ray imaging procedure into vein of arm or leg
Medicare pricing data for 4,409 providers across 49 states
This procedure has a 6.7x markup — hospitals charge $657.35 but Medicare allows only $98.73. Uninsured patients may face bills 6.7 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $29 in Nebraska to $201 in Puerto Rico. 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
Injection for x-ray imaging procedure into vein of arm or leg (HCPCS code 36005) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $98.73, but hospitals typically charge $657.35 — a 6.7x 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 $98.73, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $19.75. 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 6.7x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $77.55 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Rico | $201 | $454 | 14 | 29 | +103.3% |
| Michigan | $146 | $709 | 182 | 793 | +48.1% |
| Texas | $145 | $820 | 409 | 1,632 | +47.1% |
| California | $141 | $724 | 419 | 2,334 | +43.2% |
| Delaware | $140 | $651 | 13 | 31 | +42.1% |
| New York | $136 | $1,149 | 217 | 607 | +38.0% |
| New Mexico | $111 | $392 | 22 | 93 | +12.4% |
| Maryland | $100 | $489 | 77 | 522 | +1.1% |
| Florida | $100 | $571 | 392 | 1,517 | +1.0% |
| South Carolina | $97 | $503 | 90 | 300 | -1.9% |
| Georgia | $96 | $824 | 125 | 323 | -3.2% |
| Illinois | $95 | $618 | 204 | 480 | -3.6% |
| Ohio | $87 | $253 | 153 | 505 | -12.3% |
| Indiana | $81 | $632 | 113 | 416 | -18.3% |
| Alabama | $77 | $399 | 69 | 288 | -22.3% |
| Louisiana | $76 | $495 | 86 | 363 | -23.2% |
| Iowa | $76 | $625 | 42 | 117 | -23.5% |
| Connecticut | $74 | $946 | 39 | 60 | -25.2% |
| Virginia | $68 | $973 | 109 | 354 | -30.9% |
| New Jersey | $66 | $504 | 112 | 330 | -33.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $64 | $451 | 188 | 438 | -35.2% |
| Tennessee | $61 | $431 | 80 | 177 | -38.3% |
| Missouri | $60 | $734 | 98 | 208 | -39.3% |
| Colorado | $56 | $785 | 89 | 195 | -43.0% |
| Massachusetts | $56 | $1,202 | 93 | 363 | -43.3% |
| Minnesota | $56 | $519 | 76 | 181 | -43.6% |
| North Carolina | $52 | $825 | 123 | 219 | -46.9% |
| Mississippi | $49 | $665 | 50 | 155 | -50.5% |
| Arizona | $47 | $441 | 103 | 324 | -51.9% |
| Oklahoma | $44 | $224 | 54 | 219 | -55.1% |
| Maine | $41 | $193 | 12 | 19 | -58.0% |
| Nevada | $39 | $422 | 30 | 51 | -60.0% |
| Montana | $39 | $197 | 13 | 22 | -60.7% |
| District of Columbia | $39 | $567 | 12 | 21 | -60.8% |
| New Hampshire | $39 | $624 | 24 | 36 | -60.8% |
| West Virginia | $36 | $380 | 16 | 54 | -63.4% |
| Kentucky | $36 | $283 | 44 | 78 | -64.0% |
| Kansas | $35 | $547 | 45 | 229 | -64.2% |
| Wisconsin | $35 | $1,080 | 74 | 151 | -64.4% |
| Washington | $35 | $507 | 53 | 87 | -64.5% |
| North Dakota | $34 | $1,316 | 13 | 27 | -65.4% |
| Vermont | $34 | $1,163 | 8 | 12 | -65.5% |
| Utah | $33 | $285 | 22 | 55 | -66.7% |
| Arkansas | $33 | $293 | 51 | 195 | -66.8% |
| Oregon | $32 | $254 | 34 | 80 | -67.1% |
| Idaho | $31 | $389 | 17 | 35 | -68.1% |
| South Dakota | $31 | $353 | 13 | 29 | -68.9% |
| Rhode Island | $31 | $642 | 16 | 54 | -69.1% |
| Nebraska | $29 | $383 | 26 | 72 | -70.9% |
⚠️ 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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