Chemical destruction of first incompetent vein of arm or leg using imaging guidance
Medicare pricing data for 2,219 providers across 50 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $95 in North Dakota to $2,024 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
Chemical destruction of first incompetent vein of arm or leg using imaging guidance (HCPCS code 36482) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $1,653, but hospitals typically charge $5,636 — a 3.4x 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 $1,653, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $330.63. 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 3.4x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $1,314 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $2,024 | $22,093 | 8 | 120 | +22.5% |
| New York | $1,965 | $12,896 | 111 | 2,493 | +18.9% |
| New Jersey | $1,906 | $5,799 | 33 | 845 | +15.3% |
| California | $1,904 | $5,201 | 264 | 10,004 | +15.2% |
| Alaska | $1,896 | $13,495 | 8 | 42 | +14.7% |
| Hawaii | $1,864 | $4,376 | 3 | 44 | +12.8% |
| Maine | $1,858 | $6,686 | 1 | 54 | +12.4% |
| Rhode Island | $1,799 | $4,357 | 3 | 98 | +8.8% |
| Maryland | $1,781 | $4,615 | 43 | 829 | +7.8% |
| Washington | $1,740 | $7,538 | 44 | 275 | +5.3% |
| Connecticut | $1,716 | $4,861 | 26 | 613 | +3.8% |
| Delaware | $1,712 | $2,824 | 4 | 190 | +3.6% |
| Massachusetts | $1,712 | $7,096 | 41 | 412 | +3.6% |
| Colorado | $1,693 | $5,218 | 33 | 1,334 | +2.4% |
| Wyoming | $1,676 | $6,029 | 5 | 214 | +1.4% |
| Nevada | $1,667 | $5,105 | 26 | 917 | +0.9% |
| North Carolina | $1,661 | $4,203 | 22 | 545 | +0.5% |
| Texas | $1,651 | $5,551 | 247 | 5,539 | -0.1% |
| Illinois | $1,649 | $7,978 | 137 | 2,736 | -0.3% |
| Virginia | $1,642 | $6,922 | 71 | 1,578 | -0.7% |
| Florida | $1,631 | $4,347 | 173 | 6,142 | -1.3% |
| Michigan | $1,606 | $4,161 | 55 | 918 | -2.9% |
| Arizona | $1,603 | $4,421 | 95 | 3,797 | -3.1% |
| Georgia | $1,589 | $5,692 | 65 | 1,273 | -3.9% |
| New Mexico | $1,585 | $3,839 | 6 | 535 | -4.1% |
| Minnesota | $1,528 | $6,669 | 47 | 426 | -7.6% |
| Montana | $1,521 | $4,500 | 2 | 21 | -8.0% |
| Nebraska | $1,511 | $4,256 | 22 | 301 | -8.6% |
| Utah | $1,502 | $5,695 | 25 | 723 | -9.1% |
| Kentucky | $1,501 | $3,816 | 12 | 139 | -9.2% |
| Tennessee | $1,498 | $4,399 | 48 | 1,663 | -9.4% |
| Louisiana | $1,492 | $4,459 | 34 | 449 | -9.7% |
| Pennsylvania | $1,451 | $4,922 | 90 | 1,495 | -12.2% |
| South Carolina | $1,450 | $6,402 | 22 | 161 | -12.3% |
| Alabama | $1,437 | $3,427 | 31 | 677 | -13.1% |
| South Dakota | $1,426 | $5,170 | 17 | 402 | -13.7% |
| Iowa | $1,426 | $5,634 | 25 | 565 | -13.8% |
| West Virginia | $1,421 | $5,567 | 7 | 58 | -14.0% |
| Missouri | $1,410 | $5,401 | 25 | 347 | -14.7% |
| Mississippi | $1,364 | $6,620 | 23 | 285 | -17.5% |
| Indiana | $1,340 | $7,887 | 43 | 1,059 | -18.9% |
| Idaho | $1,314 | $4,187 | 18 | 228 | -20.5% |
| Oregon | $1,171 | $5,257 | 30 | 258 | -29.2% |
| Arkansas | $1,137 | $5,705 | 15 | 76 | -31.2% |
| Ohio | $1,083 | $3,385 | 40 | 528 | -34.5% |
| Wisconsin | $1,065 | $10,243 | 34 | 119 | -35.6% |
| Oklahoma | $716 | $1,421 | 14 | 548 | -56.7% |
| Kansas | $386 | $4,299 | 15 | 223 | -76.6% |
| New Hampshire | $173 | $1,838 | 5 | 14 | -89.5% |
| North Dakota | $95 | $544 | 3 | 17 | -94.3% |
⚠️ 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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