Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)
Medicare pricing data for 71,533 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 8.6x markup — hospitals charge $708.78 but Medicare allows only $82.28. Uninsured patients may face bills 8.6 times higher than what insurance negotiates. 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 non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) (HCPCS code 36556) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $82.28, but hospitals typically charge $708.78 — a 8.6x 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 $82.28, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $16.46. 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 8.6x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $65.29 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $107 | $1,383 | 126 | 560 | +30.3% |
| New York | $90 | $964 | 4,849 | 21,297 | +9.4% |
| California | $90 | $710 | 6,461 | 30,721 | +9.1% |
| District of Columbia | $87 | $494 | 360 | 1,431 | +6.0% |
| New Jersey | $86 | $793 | 1,696 | 8,900 | +4.5% |
| Illinois | $86 | $838 | 2,795 | 11,094 | +4.1% |
| Connecticut | $84 | $836 | 895 | 3,160 | +2.4% |
| Florida | $84 | $668 | 5,017 | 22,777 | +2.3% |
| Massachusetts | $84 | $642 | 2,046 | 8,405 | +2.1% |
| Maryland | $84 | $532 | 1,417 | 6,976 | +1.7% |
| Rhode Island | $83 | $665 | 241 | 718 | +1.3% |
| Puerto Rico | $83 | $431 | 122 | 335 | +0.6% |
| Washington | $83 | $494 | 1,441 | 5,686 | +0.5% |
| Michigan | $82 | $550 | 2,615 | 9,040 | +0.2% |
| Minnesota | $82 | $833 | 1,258 | 4,375 | -0.3% |
| Nevada | $82 | $675 | 640 | 3,161 | -0.3% |
| Montana | $82 | $444 | 217 | 1,048 | -0.4% |
| Wyoming | $82 | $584 | 79 | 223 | -0.6% |
| Colorado | $81 | $532 | 1,128 | 3,478 | -1.2% |
| Pennsylvania | $81 | $560 | 3,611 | 13,638 | -1.2% |
| Hawaii | $81 | $455 | 224 | 951 | -1.5% |
| Louisiana | $81 | $733 | 1,079 | 4,281 | -1.5% |
| West Virginia | $81 | $531 | 495 | 2,278 | -1.9% |
| Arizona | $81 | $694 | 1,113 | 5,500 | -2.0% |
| Oregon | $80 | $540 | 835 | 2,845 | -2.3% |
| Missouri | $80 | $671 | 1,636 | 7,984 | -2.4% |
| Texas | $80 | $873 | 5,170 | 24,730 | -2.7% |
| New Hampshire | $80 | $813 | 349 | 1,092 | -2.9% |
| Ohio | $80 | $626 | 3,348 | 12,676 | -2.9% |
| North Dakota | $80 | $930 | 175 | 1,046 | -3.0% |
| New Mexico | $80 | $521 | 351 | 1,238 | -3.3% |
| Maine | $79 | $394 | 280 | 956 | -3.5% |
| Virginia | $79 | $596 | 1,868 | 8,725 | -3.7% |
| Utah | $79 | $500 | 485 | 1,475 | -4.0% |
| Vermont | $79 | $938 | 133 | 490 | -4.0% |
| South Dakota | $78 | $505 | 172 | 758 | -4.8% |
| South Carolina | $78 | $711 | 1,188 | 5,006 | -5.2% |
| Georgia | $78 | $735 | 2,209 | 8,812 | -5.5% |
| Alabama | $78 | $558 | 958 | 3,866 | -5.6% |
| Delaware | $78 | $509 | 230 | 838 | -5.7% |
| Kansas | $78 | $515 | 529 | 2,683 | -5.7% |
| Kentucky | $78 | $533 | 1,209 | 5,714 | -5.7% |
| North Carolina | $78 | $716 | 2,348 | 8,740 | -5.8% |
| Wisconsin | $77 | $1,477 | 1,440 | 5,049 | -6.6% |
| Mississippi | $77 | $694 | 696 | 3,633 | -6.6% |
| Idaho | $77 | $492 | 262 | 916 | -7.0% |
| Tennessee | $76 | $619 | 1,523 | 6,952 | -7.2% |
| Iowa | $76 | $808 | 514 | 1,993 | -7.3% |
| Indiana | $76 | $713 | 1,536 | 8,329 | -7.4% |
| Nebraska | $76 | $625 | 434 | 2,310 | -7.4% |
| Arkansas | $76 | $675 | 668 | 3,858 | -7.5% |
| Oklahoma | $76 | $504 | 929 | 5,285 | -7.9% |
⚠️ 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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