Injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein
Medicare pricing data for 1,076 providers across 43 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $56 in South Dakota to $136 in District of Columbia. 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
Injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein (HCPCS code 36470) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $108.58, but hospitals typically charge $454.03 — a 4.2x 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 $108.58, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $21.72. 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 4.2x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $83.70 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $136 | $1,200 | 1 | 33 | +25.4% |
| New York | $134 | $738 | 62 | 661 | +23.8% |
| New Jersey | $129 | $387 | 41 | 383 | +19.1% |
| Maine | $125 | $353 | 5 | 109 | +14.9% |
| Connecticut | $120 | $308 | 18 | 158 | +10.9% |
| Maryland | $120 | $450 | 32 | 806 | +10.2% |
| Illinois | $117 | $655 | 62 | 909 | +7.5% |
| Delaware | $116 | $221 | 4 | 19 | +7.1% |
| West Virginia | $113 | $543 | 5 | 19 | +3.9% |
| Colorado | $113 | $388 | 24 | 119 | +3.7% |
| California | $113 | $402 | 74 | 1,234 | +3.7% |
| Nevada | $111 | $344 | 5 | 95 | +2.1% |
| New Mexico | $111 | $244 | 6 | 221 | +2.1% |
| Virginia | $108 | $601 | 34 | 277 | -0.2% |
| Wisconsin | $108 | $506 | 20 | 58 | -0.8% |
| Pennsylvania | $108 | $645 | 43 | 200 | -0.9% |
| Massachusetts | $106 | $709 | 15 | 31 | -1.9% |
| Washington | $106 | $399 | 20 | 53 | -2.3% |
| Georgia | $105 | $677 | 44 | 311 | -3.2% |
| Kentucky | $103 | $359 | 10 | 201 | -4.8% |
| Indiana | $103 | $617 | 8 | 173 | -4.9% |
| Florida | $103 | $335 | 112 | 1,209 | -5.2% |
| Montana | $101 | $406 | 2 | 43 | -6.8% |
| North Carolina | $101 | $361 | 42 | 220 | -7.3% |
| Alabama | $99 | $347 | 11 | 61 | -9.2% |
| Louisiana | $98 | $323 | 12 | 42 | -9.4% |
| Ohio | $98 | $366 | 29 | 143 | -9.9% |
| Texas | $97 | $406 | 108 | 744 | -10.6% |
| Missouri | $96 | $419 | 8 | 31 | -11.3% |
| Minnesota | $94 | $861 | 13 | 65 | -13.2% |
| Tennessee | $93 | $328 | 23 | 338 | -14.6% |
| Arizona | $92 | $308 | 37 | 421 | -14.9% |
| South Carolina | $91 | $402 | 13 | 73 | -16.0% |
| Michigan | $89 | $305 | 38 | 248 | -18.4% |
| Mississippi | $87 | $422 | 5 | 22 | -19.6% |
| Oregon | $86 | $367 | 8 | 33 | -20.4% |
| Oklahoma | $82 | $522 | 8 | 23 | -24.8% |
| Utah | $78 | $419 | 15 | 47 | -27.8% |
| Kansas | $77 | $346 | 11 | 38 | -29.4% |
| Idaho | $76 | $323 | 16 | 43 | -29.8% |
| Nebraska | $66 | $342 | 4 | 19 | -38.8% |
| Iowa | $60 | $248 | 8 | 25 | -44.3% |
| South Dakota | $56 | $343 | 3 | 19 | -48.5% |
⚠️ 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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