Insertion of needle or tube into artery of arm or leg
Medicare pricing data for 4,271 providers across 47 states
This procedure has a 5.7x markup — hospitals charge $896.72 but Medicare allows only $158.04. Uninsured patients may face bills 5.7 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $45 in Hawaii to $306 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
Insertion of needle or tube into artery of arm or leg (HCPCS code 36140) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $158.04, but hospitals typically charge $896.72 — a 5.7x 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 $158.04, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $31.61. 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 5.7x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $125.60 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $306 | $1,312 | 4 | 48 | +93.6% |
| Connecticut | $268 | $1,460 | 54 | 227 | +69.4% |
| California | $227 | $965 | 383 | 2,795 | +43.9% |
| Arizona | $205 | $708 | 89 | 446 | +30.0% |
| Maryland | $197 | $786 | 72 | 551 | +24.8% |
| Michigan | $182 | $754 | 169 | 854 | +15.4% |
| Massachusetts | $172 | $1,341 | 91 | 247 | +8.8% |
| New York | $169 | $1,109 | 284 | 1,325 | +6.7% |
| Tennessee | $167 | $843 | 82 | 182 | +5.4% |
| Alabama | $159 | $596 | 68 | 137 | +0.7% |
| Texas | $156 | $889 | 404 | 1,530 | -1.4% |
| Delaware | $156 | $812 | 18 | 46 | -1.5% |
| Virginia | $154 | $777 | 107 | 184 | -2.3% |
| Florida | $152 | $848 | 409 | 1,098 | -3.6% |
| Georgia | $147 | $1,209 | 113 | 246 | -6.9% |
| Louisiana | $141 | $1,158 | 78 | 153 | -10.9% |
| Oregon | $134 | $946 | 42 | 72 | -15.2% |
| Arkansas | $128 | $802 | 54 | 154 | -19.1% |
| New Jersey | $127 | $972 | 158 | 964 | -19.6% |
| South Carolina | $127 | $1,054 | 62 | 143 | -19.9% |
| Nevada | $126 | $617 | 40 | 112 | -20.0% |
| Kentucky | $121 | $597 | 64 | 119 | -23.2% |
| Kansas | $117 | $699 | 34 | 69 | -26.1% |
| Mississippi | $113 | $643 | 55 | 145 | -28.8% |
| Oklahoma | $106 | $781 | 65 | 127 | -32.8% |
| North Carolina | $106 | $970 | 121 | 303 | -33.1% |
| Ohio | $94 | $636 | 99 | 243 | -40.7% |
| Indiana | $90 | $988 | 68 | 165 | -43.2% |
| Missouri | $86 | $747 | 93 | 265 | -45.4% |
| Illinois | $85 | $774 | 158 | 365 | -46.1% |
| Wisconsin | $82 | $968 | 69 | 181 | -47.9% |
| Pennsylvania | $76 | $565 | 201 | 649 | -51.9% |
| Montana | $67 | $627 | 17 | 25 | -57.6% |
| New Hampshire | $66 | $1,018 | 26 | 56 | -58.0% |
| Washington | $65 | $656 | 69 | 169 | -58.7% |
| North Dakota | $65 | $1,628 | 15 | 25 | -58.8% |
| West Virginia | $64 | $448 | 21 | 59 | -59.7% |
| Colorado | $62 | $582 | 41 | 75 | -60.5% |
| New Mexico | $62 | $631 | 13 | 23 | -60.6% |
| Utah | $61 | $363 | 11 | 24 | -61.2% |
| Nebraska | $61 | $946 | 21 | 31 | -61.7% |
| Minnesota | $58 | $1,064 | 43 | 73 | -63.0% |
| Idaho | $57 | $522 | 30 | 42 | -63.9% |
| South Dakota | $55 | $1,337 | 15 | 18 | -65.1% |
| Rhode Island | $53 | $670 | 14 | 34 | -66.7% |
| Iowa | $48 | $899 | 42 | 147 | -69.9% |
| Hawaii | $45 | $314 | 9 | 64 | -71.4% |
⚠️ 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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