Removal of central venous tube with port or pump
Medicare pricing data for 14,767 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 5.5x markup — hospitals charge $1,062 but Medicare allows only $193.38. Uninsured patients may face bills 5.5 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
Removal of central venous tube with port or pump (HCPCS code 36590) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $193.38, but hospitals typically charge $1,062 — a 5.5x 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 $193.38, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $38.68. 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 5.5x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $149.69 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $295 | $2,756 | 47 | 133 | +52.7% |
| Delaware | $222 | $709 | 64 | 220 | +14.6% |
| New Jersey | $220 | $1,339 | 363 | 1,226 | +13.9% |
| California | $211 | $1,078 | 1,083 | 3,811 | +8.9% |
| Mississippi | $209 | $929 | 157 | 568 | +8.1% |
| Nebraska | $208 | $939 | 145 | 519 | +7.3% |
| Maryland | $205 | $767 | 298 | 1,085 | +6.2% |
| Wyoming | $205 | $923 | 33 | 78 | +6.0% |
| Texas | $205 | $1,461 | 1,171 | 3,564 | +5.8% |
| New York | $203 | $1,227 | 716 | 2,110 | +5.2% |
| Kansas | $202 | $1,244 | 184 | 767 | +4.3% |
| Florida | $199 | $1,282 | 1,124 | 3,553 | +3.1% |
| Illinois | $198 | $1,321 | 570 | 1,953 | +2.6% |
| Louisiana | $198 | $1,058 | 252 | 634 | +2.6% |
| Alabama | $195 | $833 | 279 | 636 | +0.6% |
| Indiana | $194 | $1,232 | 372 | 1,107 | +0.2% |
| Colorado | $193 | $914 | 262 | 793 | -0.3% |
| South Carolina | $192 | $1,089 | 290 | 911 | -0.5% |
| Arkansas | $191 | $759 | 177 | 507 | -1.3% |
| Hawaii | $190 | $574 | 40 | 82 | -1.5% |
| Connecticut | $190 | $945 | 151 | 407 | -1.7% |
| District of Columbia | $188 | $816 | 39 | 189 | -2.5% |
| Virginia | $188 | $776 | 418 | 1,572 | -2.7% |
| Utah | $187 | $795 | 122 | 328 | -3.2% |
| Massachusetts | $187 | $897 | 317 | 1,141 | -3.3% |
| Washington | $186 | $678 | 346 | 1,192 | -3.6% |
| Pennsylvania | $186 | $791 | 601 | 2,116 | -3.6% |
| Georgia | $186 | $1,208 | 473 | 1,239 | -3.8% |
| Oregon | $185 | $822 | 235 | 653 | -4.2% |
| Tennessee | $185 | $1,051 | 410 | 1,127 | -4.4% |
| Nevada | $185 | $1,155 | 109 | 302 | -4.5% |
| Minnesota | $185 | $910 | 231 | 841 | -4.6% |
| New Mexico | $184 | $797 | 84 | 262 | -4.6% |
| Rhode Island | $184 | $810 | 40 | 175 | -4.7% |
| Iowa | $182 | $875 | 149 | 491 | -5.7% |
| Michigan | $182 | $669 | 447 | 1,344 | -5.8% |
| Ohio | $182 | $872 | 544 | 1,490 | -5.8% |
| Montana | $182 | $621 | 72 | 179 | -6.1% |
| Kentucky | $181 | $710 | 267 | 754 | -6.6% |
| Arizona | $180 | $1,474 | 290 | 1,043 | -6.7% |
| Missouri | $179 | $923 | 333 | 1,091 | -7.3% |
| North Carolina | $179 | $1,038 | 481 | 1,544 | -7.3% |
| South Dakota | $177 | $705 | 67 | 243 | -8.3% |
| New Hampshire | $177 | $1,130 | 64 | 272 | -8.5% |
| Puerto Rico | $177 | $367 | 23 | 37 | -8.7% |
| North Dakota | $176 | $1,293 | 39 | 160 | -9.2% |
| Oklahoma | $175 | $609 | 195 | 645 | -9.4% |
| Vermont | $171 | $1,114 | 29 | 129 | -11.5% |
| Wisconsin | $170 | $1,775 | 290 | 877 | -12.2% |
| Maine | $167 | $628 | 59 | 139 | -13.7% |
| West Virginia | $164 | $636 | 103 | 302 | -15.2% |
| Idaho | $159 | $963 | 87 | 263 | -18.0% |
⚠️ 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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