Insertion of tube into internal neck artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist
Medicare pricing data for 1,786 providers across 51 states
This procedure has a 11.5x markup — hospitals charge $4,960 but Medicare allows only $430.14. Uninsured patients may face bills 11.5 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $269 in Nebraska to $791 in Washington. 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 internal neck artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist (HCPCS code 36224) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $430.14, but hospitals typically charge $4,960 — a 11.5x 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 $430.14, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $86.03. 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 11.5x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $340.92 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $791 | $3,367 | 42 | 629 | +84.0% |
| Tennessee | $686 | $4,074 | 54 | 638 | +59.5% |
| Alaska | $588 | $7,536 | 2 | 18 | +36.6% |
| Mississippi | $579 | $4,894 | 18 | 133 | +34.7% |
| Georgia | $526 | $8,232 | 36 | 527 | +22.2% |
| North Carolina | $489 | $4,123 | 43 | 559 | +13.8% |
| California | $461 | $6,435 | 193 | 2,761 | +7.3% |
| Florida | $440 | $3,541 | 166 | 1,977 | +2.4% |
| New York | $437 | $8,989 | 106 | 1,565 | +1.5% |
| Maryland | $425 | $2,672 | 26 | 487 | -1.3% |
| Arizona | $423 | $3,354 | 36 | 493 | -1.7% |
| District of Columbia | $422 | $4,341 | 7 | 127 | -1.8% |
| Puerto Rico | $417 | $2,389 | 8 | 35 | -3.0% |
| Delaware | $415 | $2,028 | 2 | 27 | -3.5% |
| New Jersey | $415 | $12,511 | 43 | 564 | -3.5% |
| Louisiana | $413 | $6,050 | 33 | 186 | -4.0% |
| Illinois | $407 | $5,125 | 63 | 1,141 | -5.3% |
| Massachusetts | $403 | $3,105 | 34 | 633 | -6.2% |
| West Virginia | $401 | $1,622 | 12 | 55 | -6.8% |
| Missouri | $398 | $6,748 | 40 | 398 | -7.5% |
| Connecticut | $397 | $3,434 | 19 | 288 | -7.7% |
| Ohio | $388 | $3,594 | 57 | 832 | -9.8% |
| Nevada | $386 | $3,619 | 16 | 138 | -10.3% |
| Texas | $385 | $2,880 | 162 | 1,548 | -10.4% |
| Arkansas | $385 | $2,401 | 13 | 234 | -10.5% |
| Hawaii | $384 | $1,729 | 4 | 111 | -10.7% |
| Pennsylvania | $384 | $4,815 | 87 | 1,223 | -10.8% |
| Alabama | $383 | $4,342 | 24 | 313 | -11.0% |
| Oregon | $381 | $6,400 | 24 | 200 | -11.4% |
| Michigan | $379 | $2,186 | 63 | 498 | -12.0% |
| Virginia | $374 | $4,282 | 45 | 756 | -13.1% |
| Maine | $371 | $1,688 | 7 | 67 | -13.7% |
| Utah | $369 | $6,608 | 17 | 140 | -14.2% |
| Kentucky | $364 | $2,606 | 19 | 288 | -15.4% |
| Colorado | $359 | $3,413 | 25 | 327 | -16.6% |
| Kansas | $358 | $1,276 | 19 | 244 | -16.7% |
| New Hampshire | $357 | $15,167 | 5 | 33 | -17.0% |
| Rhode Island | $356 | $4,875 | 4 | 23 | -17.1% |
| North Dakota | $355 | $1,635 | 5 | 90 | -17.6% |
| New Mexico | $354 | $4,184 | 4 | 23 | -17.7% |
| Idaho | $353 | $3,507 | 18 | 140 | -17.8% |
| Oklahoma | $350 | $2,571 | 19 | 230 | -18.6% |
| South Dakota | $349 | $990 | 4 | 95 | -18.8% |
| South Carolina | $341 | $3,977 | 19 | 428 | -20.8% |
| Vermont | $338 | $15,334 | 2 | 50 | -21.4% |
| Wisconsin | $336 | $11,304 | 31 | 307 | -21.9% |
| Indiana | $327 | $4,235 | 26 | 418 | -24.0% |
| Minnesota | $326 | $4,205 | 22 | 388 | -24.3% |
| Iowa | $317 | $7,217 | 13 | 199 | -26.2% |
| Montana | $315 | $1,788 | 7 | 35 | -26.8% |
| Nebraska | $269 | $4,105 | 12 | 85 | -37.6% |
⚠️ 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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