Insertion of tube for infusion with imaging guidance and review by radiologist, patient 5 years or older
Medicare pricing data for 6,147 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 7.0x markup — hospitals charge $681.70 but Medicare allows only $96.74. Uninsured patients may face bills 7.0 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $72 in Idaho to $152 in Florida. 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 tube for infusion with imaging guidance and review by radiologist, patient 5 years or older (HCPCS code 36573) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $96.74, but hospitals typically charge $681.70 — a 7.0x 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 $96.74, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $19.35. 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 7.0x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $76.18 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $152 | $920 | 412 | 3,176 | +57.2% |
| Wyoming | $151 | $1,075 | 16 | 134 | +56.2% |
| Texas | $151 | $737 | 368 | 1,959 | +56.1% |
| Oregon | $137 | $666 | 42 | 125 | +41.6% |
| New Mexico | $133 | $746 | 33 | 75 | +37.8% |
| Georgia | $123 | $679 | 158 | 1,092 | +26.9% |
| Oklahoma | $110 | $587 | 46 | 254 | +14.0% |
| California | $108 | $680 | 481 | 5,319 | +12.0% |
| Rhode Island | $103 | $533 | 32 | 296 | +6.1% |
| Alaska | $101 | $968 | 7 | 23 | +4.8% |
| New York | $101 | $896 | 523 | 4,362 | +4.4% |
| Arkansas | $101 | $820 | 45 | 274 | +3.9% |
| Nebraska | $99 | $563 | 34 | 175 | +2.1% |
| Colorado | $98 | $655 | 97 | 458 | +1.4% |
| Alabama | $97 | $436 | 95 | 735 | +0.8% |
| Utah | $94 | $533 | 52 | 187 | -2.9% |
| Arizona | $92 | $1,031 | 104 | 356 | -5.0% |
| Illinois | $91 | $965 | 255 | 1,969 | -6.4% |
| Massachusetts | $90 | $654 | 212 | 1,826 | -6.5% |
| New Jersey | $90 | $603 | 203 | 3,137 | -7.0% |
| Maryland | $88 | $322 | 85 | 702 | -9.2% |
| Connecticut | $87 | $692 | 117 | 1,251 | -9.8% |
| Michigan | $87 | $364 | 213 | 1,448 | -9.9% |
| District of Columbia | $87 | $378 | 29 | 109 | -10.1% |
| Vermont | $86 | $1,277 | 10 | 65 | -11.4% |
| Minnesota | $85 | $567 | 140 | 677 | -11.8% |
| Montana | $83 | $401 | 13 | 180 | -14.6% |
| Virginia | $82 | $516 | 207 | 2,878 | -14.8% |
| Puerto Rico | $82 | $128 | 4 | 21 | -14.8% |
| Delaware | $82 | $301 | 18 | 69 | -14.9% |
| Pennsylvania | $82 | $424 | 309 | 2,479 | -14.9% |
| New Hampshire | $82 | $367 | 33 | 273 | -15.1% |
| Hawaii | $82 | $496 | 17 | 72 | -15.4% |
| Nevada | $81 | $534 | 38 | 292 | -15.8% |
| Maine | $80 | $423 | 25 | 198 | -17.2% |
| Kansas | $79 | $273 | 39 | 250 | -18.1% |
| North Dakota | $79 | $1,093 | 28 | 139 | -18.6% |
| Indiana | $79 | $733 | 150 | 929 | -18.6% |
| Missouri | $79 | $564 | 133 | 975 | -18.6% |
| South Dakota | $79 | $529 | 28 | 232 | -18.7% |
| Washington | $78 | $313 | 73 | 481 | -19.5% |
| Tennessee | $78 | $337 | 73 | 298 | -19.9% |
| Ohio | $77 | $725 | 182 | 1,122 | -20.9% |
| Iowa | $77 | $544 | 81 | 502 | -20.9% |
| Wisconsin | $76 | $1,419 | 208 | 1,701 | -21.4% |
| Louisiana | $76 | $538 | 65 | 365 | -21.8% |
| North Carolina | $75 | $611 | 235 | 1,837 | -22.0% |
| West Virginia | $75 | $351 | 41 | 477 | -22.0% |
| Mississippi | $75 | $648 | 56 | 1,073 | -22.4% |
| South Carolina | $75 | $591 | 87 | 754 | -22.8% |
| Kentucky | $74 | $557 | 75 | 485 | -23.4% |
| Idaho | $72 | $418 | 69 | 692 | -25.3% |
⚠️ 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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