Insertion of tube into intracranial artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist
Medicare pricing data for 2,319 providers across 48 states
This procedure has a 12.1x markup — hospitals charge $4,380 but Medicare allows only $362.59. Uninsured patients may face bills 12.1 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $200 in Idaho to $578 in Oklahoma. 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 tube into intracranial artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist (HCPCS code 36223) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $362.59, but hospitals typically charge $4,380 — a 12.1x 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 $362.59, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $72.52. 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 12.1x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $288.26 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | $578 | $2,998 | 88 | 440 | +59.4% |
| Oregon | $502 | $5,809 | 26 | 182 | +38.4% |
| Georgia | $497 | $5,523 | 67 | 298 | +37.0% |
| Florida | $443 | $2,542 | 235 | 1,594 | +22.2% |
| Arizona | $443 | $2,293 | 51 | 494 | +22.1% |
| Maryland | $433 | $1,911 | 40 | 424 | +19.5% |
| Texas | $427 | $2,592 | 244 | 1,518 | +17.8% |
| Alabama | $410 | $3,168 | 59 | 318 | +13.0% |
| Alaska | $400 | $3,541 | 2 | 28 | +10.3% |
| Michigan | $399 | $2,406 | 86 | 527 | +10.0% |
| New York | $383 | $12,661 | 112 | 1,496 | +5.6% |
| California | $362 | $5,018 | 210 | 1,211 | -0.0% |
| North Carolina | $348 | $4,621 | 58 | 413 | -3.9% |
| Tennessee | $348 | $2,319 | 68 | 426 | -4.0% |
| Louisiana | $331 | $4,317 | 47 | 152 | -8.7% |
| Montana | $331 | $1,447 | 5 | 44 | -8.7% |
| West Virginia | $317 | $1,363 | 14 | 52 | -12.6% |
| Massachusetts | $314 | $8,577 | 39 | 453 | -13.4% |
| Mississippi | $309 | $2,645 | 26 | 175 | -14.7% |
| Pennsylvania | $306 | $3,092 | 92 | 915 | -15.6% |
| New Jersey | $302 | $10,069 | 48 | 290 | -16.7% |
| Indiana | $298 | $2,553 | 47 | 303 | -17.8% |
| Illinois | $298 | $4,569 | 91 | 737 | -17.9% |
| District of Columbia | $297 | $4,171 | 8 | 48 | -18.1% |
| Missouri | $295 | $3,883 | 54 | 411 | -18.7% |
| Utah | $289 | $3,808 | 16 | 108 | -20.2% |
| Ohio | $289 | $3,134 | 84 | 888 | -20.4% |
| Nevada | $288 | $2,730 | 18 | 131 | -20.7% |
| Vermont | $285 | $14,608 | 2 | 23 | -21.4% |
| Connecticut | $285 | $3,514 | 17 | 140 | -21.5% |
| South Dakota | $285 | $1,667 | 9 | 143 | -21.5% |
| Kentucky | $281 | $2,672 | 22 | 260 | -22.4% |
| Washington | $278 | $1,504 | 32 | 176 | -23.3% |
| North Dakota | $269 | $2,818 | 11 | 52 | -25.9% |
| Virginia | $268 | $3,026 | 48 | 366 | -26.0% |
| South Carolina | $257 | $3,028 | 29 | 242 | -29.2% |
| Arkansas | $252 | $2,296 | 19 | 80 | -30.6% |
| Maine | $251 | $2,398 | 7 | 29 | -30.9% |
| Wisconsin | $248 | $6,084 | 32 | 136 | -31.5% |
| Iowa | $245 | $6,244 | 16 | 154 | -32.5% |
| Kansas | $242 | $1,073 | 15 | 72 | -33.2% |
| New Mexico | $242 | $2,693 | 8 | 30 | -33.4% |
| Colorado | $240 | $2,472 | 20 | 270 | -33.9% |
| Minnesota | $237 | $3,428 | 26 | 309 | -34.5% |
| Hawaii | $235 | $1,140 | 5 | 48 | -35.1% |
| Nebraska | $231 | $3,659 | 11 | 56 | -36.2% |
| Rhode Island | $210 | $4,086 | 6 | 27 | -42.1% |
| Idaho | $200 | $1,640 | 16 | 63 | -44.9% |
⚠️ 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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