Injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of same leg using ultrasound guidance
Medicare pricing data for 1,108 providers across 38 states
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
Injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of same leg using ultrasound guidance (HCPCS code 36466) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $1,435, but hospitals typically charge $5,213 — a 3.6x 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 $1,435, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $287.03. 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 3.6x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $1,140 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $1,714 | $16,637 | 4 | 27 | +19.4% |
| Washington | $1,695 | $6,047 | 6 | 28 | +18.1% |
| New York | $1,677 | $7,906 | 101 | 1,313 | +16.9% |
| New Jersey | $1,655 | $8,038 | 67 | 1,012 | +15.3% |
| California | $1,613 | $5,353 | 106 | 2,463 | +12.4% |
| Massachusetts | $1,586 | $5,904 | 19 | 67 | +10.5% |
| Maryland | $1,562 | $6,645 | 35 | 399 | +8.8% |
| Michigan | $1,520 | $4,315 | 23 | 193 | +5.9% |
| Colorado | $1,492 | $3,874 | 28 | 731 | +3.9% |
| Connecticut | $1,465 | $4,011 | 16 | 156 | +2.1% |
| Oregon | $1,464 | $5,326 | 7 | 23 | +2.0% |
| Minnesota | $1,462 | $4,535 | 7 | 44 | +1.8% |
| Illinois | $1,457 | $6,356 | 44 | 426 | +1.5% |
| Nevada | $1,419 | $4,181 | 7 | 118 | -1.1% |
| South Dakota | $1,404 | $4,200 | 2 | 33 | -2.1% |
| Virginia | $1,402 | $4,053 | 31 | 469 | -2.3% |
| Texas | $1,396 | $4,902 | 110 | 3,204 | -2.7% |
| Arizona | $1,381 | $4,423 | 35 | 681 | -3.8% |
| Florida | $1,376 | $3,935 | 96 | 1,245 | -4.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $1,366 | $5,812 | 24 | 549 | -4.8% |
| Nebraska | $1,354 | $4,548 | 5 | 71 | -5.6% |
| Wisconsin | $1,340 | $7,653 | 11 | 46 | -6.6% |
| Utah | $1,340 | $3,682 | 9 | 147 | -6.6% |
| Georgia | $1,337 | $6,570 | 38 | 798 | -6.8% |
| New Mexico | $1,327 | $3,223 | 6 | 93 | -7.6% |
| South Carolina | $1,325 | $3,838 | 10 | 45 | -7.6% |
| Louisiana | $1,320 | $3,688 | 10 | 154 | -8.0% |
| Ohio | $1,295 | $3,262 | 27 | 337 | -9.8% |
| North Carolina | $1,289 | $4,578 | 40 | 421 | -10.2% |
| Iowa | $1,284 | $4,624 | 8 | 241 | -10.5% |
| Montana | $1,281 | $3,500 | 1 | 61 | -10.7% |
| Alabama | $1,275 | $3,250 | 8 | 129 | -11.2% |
| Tennessee | $1,261 | $3,955 | 31 | 691 | -12.1% |
| Indiana | $1,241 | $4,595 | 23 | 308 | -13.5% |
| Arkansas | $1,206 | $4,793 | 5 | 54 | -16.0% |
| Missouri | $1,205 | $4,244 | 24 | 503 | -16.0% |
| Kentucky | $1,183 | $3,441 | 19 | 202 | -17.6% |
| Oklahoma | $1,047 | $3,250 | 7 | 64 | -27.0% |
⚠️ 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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