Insertion of central venous tube with port (5 years or older)
Medicare pricing data for 15,124 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 7.1x markup — hospitals charge $2,766 but Medicare allows only $391.80. Uninsured patients may face bills 7.1 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $300 in Vermont to $618 in Alaska. 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
Insertion of central venous tube with port (5 years or older) (HCPCS code 36561) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $391.80, but hospitals typically charge $2,766 — a 7.1x 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 $391.80, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $78.36. 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 7.1x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $311.02 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $618 | $7,103 | 53 | 469 | +57.9% |
| Nevada | $526 | $3,179 | 116 | 674 | +34.2% |
| Nebraska | $483 | $3,188 | 136 | 1,365 | +23.2% |
| California | $467 | $3,232 | 1,053 | 8,830 | +19.2% |
| New York | $464 | $3,883 | 716 | 5,217 | +18.4% |
| Maryland | $457 | $1,935 | 268 | 2,616 | +16.5% |
| Arkansas | $450 | $2,134 | 178 | 1,489 | +14.8% |
| Oregon | $441 | $2,303 | 241 | 1,679 | +12.4% |
| Mississippi | $440 | $2,747 | 167 | 1,475 | +12.4% |
| New Mexico | $429 | $2,518 | 93 | 608 | +9.6% |
| Virginia | $420 | $2,198 | 414 | 3,838 | +7.2% |
| Texas | $418 | $3,316 | 1,187 | 8,350 | +6.6% |
| Kansas | $409 | $2,115 | 176 | 1,885 | +4.4% |
| Tennessee | $407 | $2,332 | 434 | 3,074 | +3.8% |
| Georgia | $404 | $3,260 | 486 | 3,248 | +3.0% |
| Massachusetts | $396 | $2,863 | 297 | 2,843 | +1.0% |
| Wyoming | $396 | $2,982 | 43 | 262 | +1.0% |
| Alabama | $395 | $1,922 | 284 | 1,597 | +0.9% |
| Washington | $394 | $2,252 | 343 | 2,936 | +0.4% |
| New Jersey | $393 | $3,528 | 340 | 2,838 | +0.2% |
| Illinois | $390 | $3,566 | 556 | 5,303 | -0.6% |
| Florida | $384 | $2,838 | 1,218 | 8,388 | -2.0% |
| Connecticut | $384 | $3,261 | 166 | 994 | -2.1% |
| Colorado | $375 | $1,825 | 273 | 1,733 | -4.4% |
| South Carolina | $373 | $3,085 | 247 | 2,190 | -4.9% |
| Minnesota | $370 | $2,271 | 246 | 2,062 | -5.5% |
| Arizona | $369 | $3,278 | 315 | 2,858 | -5.8% |
| Indiana | $369 | $2,967 | 376 | 2,669 | -5.9% |
| Delaware | $363 | $1,540 | 66 | 521 | -7.2% |
| Rhode Island | $363 | $2,619 | 48 | 358 | -7.3% |
| Oklahoma | $363 | $1,452 | 187 | 1,632 | -7.3% |
| Utah | $351 | $1,727 | 132 | 678 | -10.4% |
| Pennsylvania | $349 | $2,137 | 649 | 5,423 | -11.0% |
| North Carolina | $346 | $2,747 | 502 | 3,828 | -11.6% |
| Ohio | $341 | $2,095 | 590 | 3,831 | -12.9% |
| Michigan | $340 | $1,614 | 498 | 3,114 | -13.3% |
| District of Columbia | $339 | $1,742 | 33 | 408 | -13.4% |
| Louisiana | $339 | $2,580 | 275 | 1,460 | -13.4% |
| Missouri | $320 | $2,341 | 336 | 2,791 | -18.2% |
| Wisconsin | $320 | $5,228 | 314 | 2,323 | -18.4% |
| Kentucky | $318 | $1,586 | 277 | 1,940 | -18.7% |
| Iowa | $318 | $2,504 | 157 | 1,366 | -18.8% |
| Montana | $318 | $1,739 | 56 | 473 | -18.9% |
| Hawaii | $317 | $1,526 | 43 | 183 | -19.1% |
| Maine | $316 | $1,431 | 68 | 361 | -19.3% |
| North Dakota | $311 | $2,887 | 47 | 378 | -20.6% |
| South Dakota | $310 | $2,140 | 64 | 561 | -20.8% |
| New Hampshire | $310 | $2,297 | 62 | 726 | -20.9% |
| Puerto Rico | $303 | $820 | 36 | 82 | -22.7% |
| West Virginia | $301 | $1,249 | 115 | 760 | -23.1% |
| Idaho | $301 | $1,973 | 94 | 676 | -23.1% |
| Vermont | $300 | $4,488 | 27 | 292 | -23.4% |
⚠️ 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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