Insertion of tube into abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, additional second, third, and beyond
Medicare pricing data for 3,751 providers across 51 states
This procedure has a 5.4x markup — hospitals charge $406.24 but Medicare allows only $75.61. Uninsured patients may face bills 5.4 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $43 in Nebraska to $115 in Virginia. 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, additional second, third, and beyond (HCPCS code 36248) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $75.61, but hospitals typically charge $406.24 — a 5.4x 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 $75.61, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $15.12. 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 5.4x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $60.31 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $115 | $384 | 115 | 3,430 | +52.3% |
| Massachusetts | $105 | $341 | 99 | 2,365 | +38.7% |
| Pennsylvania | $96 | $443 | 171 | 2,772 | +26.6% |
| Arizona | $90 | $406 | 76 | 1,013 | +19.0% |
| New York | $84 | $635 | 258 | 2,698 | +10.6% |
| Missouri | $83 | $395 | 80 | 1,138 | +9.2% |
| North Carolina | $82 | $375 | 122 | 1,653 | +8.7% |
| Mississippi | $79 | $376 | 19 | 162 | +4.4% |
| New Mexico | $78 | $543 | 24 | 316 | +2.8% |
| Maryland | $72 | $388 | 66 | 495 | -5.0% |
| California | $68 | $453 | 378 | 3,552 | -10.2% |
| Iowa | $67 | $422 | 24 | 260 | -11.0% |
| Arkansas | $67 | $279 | 40 | 237 | -11.5% |
| Florida | $66 | $454 | 287 | 2,081 | -12.5% |
| Colorado | $65 | $299 | 82 | 634 | -13.5% |
| Illinois | $65 | $406 | 157 | 1,085 | -14.0% |
| Alaska | $62 | $604 | 7 | 46 | -17.4% |
| New Jersey | $60 | $446 | 103 | 491 | -20.5% |
| Nevada | $60 | $446 | 28 | 86 | -20.7% |
| Texas | $59 | $396 | 295 | 1,383 | -21.4% |
| Washington | $59 | $247 | 99 | 639 | -21.8% |
| Kentucky | $56 | $263 | 44 | 217 | -26.3% |
| Indiana | $55 | $416 | 73 | 555 | -27.0% |
| Kansas | $54 | $279 | 26 | 233 | -29.0% |
| Tennessee | $53 | $315 | 87 | 623 | -30.6% |
| Michigan | $52 | $196 | 121 | 534 | -31.4% |
| Minnesota | $52 | $335 | 78 | 483 | -31.7% |
| Georgia | $51 | $446 | 93 | 438 | -31.9% |
| District of Columbia | $51 | $276 | 15 | 63 | -32.5% |
| Oregon | $50 | $274 | 60 | 435 | -34.4% |
| Connecticut | $50 | $503 | 42 | 161 | -34.5% |
| Rhode Island | $48 | $473 | 14 | 83 | -36.2% |
| Montana | $48 | $279 | 16 | 174 | -36.9% |
| Louisiana | $48 | $385 | 32 | 477 | -37.2% |
| Delaware | $47 | $171 | 11 | 97 | -37.3% |
| Ohio | $47 | $337 | 116 | 581 | -37.4% |
| Puerto Rico | $47 | $67 | 9 | 39 | -37.6% |
| Vermont | $47 | $760 | 9 | 52 | -37.7% |
| Hawaii | $47 | $274 | 13 | 63 | -37.7% |
| New Hampshire | $47 | $788 | 17 | 75 | -38.0% |
| West Virginia | $47 | $172 | 12 | 99 | -38.2% |
| Utah | $46 | $240 | 18 | 108 | -38.7% |
| Maine | $46 | $185 | 14 | 30 | -38.8% |
| Alabama | $45 | $289 | 26 | 177 | -39.9% |
| North Dakota | $45 | $349 | 17 | 95 | -40.0% |
| South Carolina | $45 | $333 | 43 | 420 | -40.1% |
| Oklahoma | $45 | $194 | 35 | 298 | -40.1% |
| Wisconsin | $45 | $557 | 93 | 483 | -41.1% |
| South Dakota | $44 | $110 | 10 | 161 | -41.2% |
| Idaho | $44 | $251 | 24 | 167 | -41.2% |
| Nebraska | $43 | $376 | 23 | 333 | -42.5% |
⚠️ 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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