Destruction of first incompetent vein of arm or leg using radiofrequency and imaging guidance
Medicare pricing data for 4,369 providers across 51 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $249 in Vermont to $1,234 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
Destruction of first incompetent vein of arm or leg using radiofrequency and imaging guidance (HCPCS code 36475) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $1,032, but hospitals typically charge $4,712 — a 4.6x 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 $1,032, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $206.49. 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 4.6x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $817.77 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $1,234 | $5,686 | 8 | 216 | +19.5% |
| New Jersey | $1,191 | $8,361 | 168 | 3,204 | +15.3% |
| California | $1,178 | $4,323 | 422 | 8,763 | +14.1% |
| New York | $1,171 | $7,406 | 303 | 4,229 | +13.4% |
| Connecticut | $1,169 | $5,538 | 71 | 1,859 | +13.2% |
| Alaska | $1,162 | $9,121 | 7 | 66 | +12.5% |
| Hawaii | $1,138 | $4,299 | 6 | 208 | +10.2% |
| Maryland | $1,130 | $6,206 | 85 | 2,705 | +9.5% |
| Rhode Island | $1,096 | $5,490 | 14 | 232 | +6.1% |
| Nevada | $1,089 | $4,036 | 39 | 762 | +5.4% |
| Wyoming | $1,061 | $6,722 | 4 | 117 | +2.7% |
| Florida | $1,057 | $3,767 | 456 | 10,951 | +2.3% |
| Delaware | $1,052 | $3,186 | 10 | 143 | +1.9% |
| Illinois | $1,041 | $6,192 | 137 | 2,403 | +0.8% |
| Louisiana | $1,041 | $5,040 | 50 | 1,059 | +0.8% |
| Arizona | $1,030 | $3,234 | 166 | 4,532 | -0.2% |
| Texas | $1,029 | $4,375 | 436 | 12,363 | -0.4% |
| Colorado | $1,017 | $4,398 | 68 | 1,239 | -1.5% |
| Georgia | $1,014 | $6,163 | 166 | 2,848 | -1.8% |
| Oregon | $1,009 | $4,112 | 50 | 546 | -2.2% |
| Montana | $1,009 | $4,425 | 17 | 394 | -2.3% |
| Virginia | $994 | $4,329 | 118 | 1,908 | -3.7% |
| Massachusetts | $991 | $6,346 | 92 | 957 | -4.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $980 | $3,958 | 187 | 1,333 | -5.1% |
| New Mexico | $972 | $4,999 | 20 | 400 | -5.9% |
| North Carolina | $966 | $4,523 | 96 | 2,114 | -6.5% |
| South Carolina | $957 | $4,469 | 59 | 1,076 | -7.3% |
| Michigan | $957 | $3,604 | 126 | 1,612 | -7.3% |
| Kentucky | $935 | $3,858 | 32 | 633 | -9.5% |
| Tennessee | $934 | $4,283 | 99 | 2,710 | -9.5% |
| Iowa | $903 | $4,245 | 36 | 451 | -12.5% |
| Idaho | $888 | $3,694 | 26 | 196 | -14.0% |
| Utah | $883 | $3,662 | 45 | 503 | -14.4% |
| Washington | $870 | $4,108 | 66 | 438 | -15.7% |
| South Dakota | $869 | $4,349 | 17 | 229 | -15.8% |
| Ohio | $857 | $3,081 | 98 | 1,506 | -17.0% |
| West Virginia | $852 | $3,767 | 17 | 289 | -17.5% |
| Minnesota | $850 | $5,485 | 85 | 499 | -17.7% |
| Arkansas | $809 | $3,473 | 20 | 413 | -21.7% |
| Indiana | $771 | $5,143 | 80 | 970 | -25.3% |
| Maine | $769 | $3,145 | 16 | 63 | -25.5% |
| Wisconsin | $722 | $6,332 | 80 | 543 | -30.1% |
| Nebraska | $702 | $3,677 | 33 | 317 | -32.1% |
| Oklahoma | $681 | $2,854 | 39 | 462 | -34.0% |
| Mississippi | $673 | $4,578 | 12 | 168 | -34.8% |
| Alabama | $648 | $2,731 | 55 | 715 | -37.3% |
| Missouri | $643 | $3,277 | 50 | 510 | -37.7% |
| New Hampshire | $635 | $5,472 | 18 | 92 | -38.5% |
| Kansas | $521 | $2,503 | 28 | 303 | -49.5% |
| North Dakota | $256 | $1,898 | 7 | 39 | -75.2% |
| Vermont | $249 | $5,562 | 6 | 33 | -75.8% |
⚠️ 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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