Insertion of tube into abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, initial third order branch
Medicare pricing data for 8,935 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 7.6x markup — hospitals charge $3,308 but Medicare allows only $436.75. Uninsured patients may face bills 7.6 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $174 in Nebraska to $569 in Maryland. 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 abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, initial third order branch (HCPCS code 36247) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $436.75, but hospitals typically charge $3,308 — a 7.6x 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 $436.75, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $87.35. 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 7.6x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $347.66 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $569 | $2,405 | 156 | 1,129 | +30.3% |
| California | $564 | $4,122 | 834 | 9,053 | +29.2% |
| Virginia | $549 | $3,560 | 253 | 2,610 | +25.7% |
| New Jersey | $540 | $3,357 | 283 | 1,783 | +23.7% |
| Arizona | $539 | $3,355 | 224 | 1,749 | +23.4% |
| District of Columbia | $506 | $1,872 | 33 | 391 | +15.9% |
| Alabama | $495 | $1,856 | 124 | 659 | +13.3% |
| Florida | $492 | $3,121 | 767 | 4,957 | +12.6% |
| Mississippi | $487 | $2,915 | 80 | 487 | +11.5% |
| Michigan | $487 | $2,883 | 304 | 2,072 | +11.5% |
| Texas | $481 | $3,156 | 872 | 4,300 | +10.2% |
| Massachusetts | $472 | $3,329 | 177 | 1,471 | +8.1% |
| New York | $457 | $4,776 | 552 | 3,994 | +4.5% |
| North Carolina | $447 | $3,515 | 259 | 2,476 | +2.4% |
| Hawaii | $441 | $1,889 | 23 | 163 | +1.1% |
| Georgia | $422 | $4,229 | 282 | 1,251 | -3.3% |
| New Mexico | $408 | $3,708 | 40 | 230 | -6.6% |
| Louisiana | $404 | $3,737 | 151 | 814 | -7.6% |
| Arkansas | $400 | $1,939 | 92 | 656 | -8.4% |
| Pennsylvania | $389 | $3,287 | 379 | 3,109 | -10.9% |
| Colorado | $367 | $2,621 | 133 | 835 | -15.9% |
| Connecticut | $364 | $4,467 | 107 | 397 | -16.7% |
| Utah | $362 | $2,272 | 54 | 362 | -17.2% |
| Delaware | $346 | $1,746 | 33 | 211 | -20.9% |
| Missouri | $344 | $3,123 | 202 | 1,265 | -21.2% |
| Nevada | $342 | $2,981 | 74 | 374 | -21.8% |
| Tennessee | $337 | $2,600 | 212 | 1,309 | -22.9% |
| South Dakota | $325 | $1,431 | 31 | 245 | -25.6% |
| Iowa | $318 | $4,226 | 64 | 460 | -27.2% |
| Illinois | $315 | $3,171 | 381 | 2,111 | -27.8% |
| Kentucky | $299 | $2,185 | 91 | 487 | -31.5% |
| Kansas | $293 | $1,665 | 72 | 460 | -32.9% |
| South Carolina | $285 | $2,613 | 134 | 833 | -34.7% |
| Oklahoma | $268 | $1,606 | 110 | 562 | -38.6% |
| Alaska | $268 | $5,004 | 15 | 91 | -38.7% |
| Washington | $267 | $1,759 | 168 | 961 | -38.8% |
| Indiana | $261 | $3,455 | 166 | 940 | -40.1% |
| Idaho | $240 | $2,173 | 46 | 255 | -45.1% |
| Ohio | $238 | $2,120 | 274 | 1,257 | -45.5% |
| Puerto Rico | $226 | $581 | 20 | 68 | -48.3% |
| Minnesota | $219 | $2,510 | 131 | 694 | -49.8% |
| Wisconsin | $208 | $4,227 | 167 | 833 | -52.3% |
| Oregon | $207 | $1,949 | 101 | 738 | -52.6% |
| Montana | $205 | $1,731 | 30 | 181 | -53.1% |
| Maine | $204 | $1,452 | 26 | 80 | -53.3% |
| West Virginia | $199 | $1,230 | 33 | 209 | -54.5% |
| Rhode Island | $197 | $3,644 | 25 | 141 | -55.0% |
| New Hampshire | $195 | $3,168 | 43 | 162 | -55.4% |
| North Dakota | $187 | $2,539 | 26 | 135 | -57.1% |
| Wyoming | $185 | $1,198 | 8 | 48 | -57.6% |
| Vermont | $179 | $6,002 | 12 | 75 | -59.1% |
| Nebraska | $174 | $3,911 | 41 | 365 | -60.2% |
⚠️ 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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