Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin
Medicare pricing data for 69,958 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 8.9x markup — hospitals charge $390.29 but Medicare allows only $43.77. Uninsured patients may face bills 8.9 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 artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (HCPCS code 36620) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $43.77, but hospitals typically charge $390.29 — a 8.9x 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 $43.77, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $8.75. 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 8.9x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $34.80 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $58 | $456 | 100 | 604 | +31.8% |
| New York | $48 | $556 | 4,444 | 36,801 | +10.1% |
| District of Columbia | $46 | $232 | 382 | 3,392 | +6.2% |
| Illinois | $46 | $443 | 2,630 | 19,966 | +4.2% |
| California | $46 | $339 | 5,685 | 49,011 | +4.0% |
| New Jersey | $45 | $338 | 1,449 | 9,479 | +3.7% |
| Maryland | $45 | $289 | 1,499 | 10,472 | +3.2% |
| Massachusetts | $45 | $277 | 1,989 | 15,175 | +3.2% |
| Florida | $45 | $446 | 4,916 | 37,401 | +2.5% |
| Connecticut | $45 | $482 | 939 | 5,050 | +1.7% |
| Puerto Rico | $44 | $386 | 33 | 125 | +1.5% |
| Washington | $44 | $269 | 1,564 | 10,654 | +1.0% |
| Rhode Island | $44 | $225 | 161 | 1,015 | +0.9% |
| Michigan | $44 | $429 | 2,604 | 14,722 | +0.3% |
| Nevada | $44 | $503 | 507 | 4,849 | -0.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $44 | $319 | 3,828 | 26,442 | -0.5% |
| Colorado | $44 | $342 | 1,151 | 5,884 | -0.6% |
| Montana | $43 | $279 | 223 | 2,298 | -0.7% |
| New Mexico | $43 | $305 | 341 | 1,813 | -0.9% |
| West Virginia | $43 | $273 | 372 | 2,497 | -0.9% |
| Wyoming | $43 | $308 | 53 | 329 | -1.0% |
| Louisiana | $43 | $295 | 867 | 6,346 | -1.5% |
| New Hampshire | $43 | $615 | 380 | 2,380 | -1.5% |
| Virginia | $43 | $412 | 1,851 | 11,624 | -1.7% |
| Texas | $43 | $517 | 5,425 | 41,036 | -1.8% |
| Missouri | $43 | $314 | 1,875 | 13,526 | -1.9% |
| Oregon | $43 | $266 | 785 | 5,248 | -1.9% |
| Arizona | $43 | $483 | 1,192 | 10,352 | -1.9% |
| Ohio | $43 | $288 | 3,391 | 20,966 | -2.4% |
| Utah | $43 | $290 | 396 | 1,839 | -2.4% |
| Maine | $43 | $178 | 323 | 1,534 | -2.7% |
| Hawaii | $43 | $217 | 177 | 1,035 | -2.8% |
| Delaware | $43 | $416 | 217 | 1,103 | -2.8% |
| North Dakota | $42 | $208 | 318 | 2,079 | -3.3% |
| Vermont | $42 | $253 | 119 | 782 | -3.5% |
| Georgia | $42 | $398 | 2,065 | 12,439 | -3.8% |
| Kentucky | $42 | $273 | 1,126 | 7,787 | -4.0% |
| Minnesota | $42 | $427 | 1,442 | 10,157 | -4.2% |
| South Carolina | $42 | $341 | 1,201 | 8,599 | -4.6% |
| North Carolina | $42 | $517 | 2,303 | 16,137 | -4.7% |
| Oklahoma | $42 | $284 | 672 | 6,295 | -5.0% |
| South Dakota | $42 | $279 | 278 | 2,293 | -5.0% |
| Kansas | $41 | $246 | 697 | 5,148 | -5.2% |
| Alabama | $41 | $257 | 957 | 6,206 | -5.6% |
| Wisconsin | $41 | $564 | 1,392 | 9,520 | -5.7% |
| Indiana | $41 | $345 | 1,407 | 11,155 | -5.8% |
| Mississippi | $41 | $325 | 580 | 4,845 | -6.0% |
| Iowa | $41 | $371 | 618 | 5,548 | -6.1% |
| Tennessee | $41 | $439 | 1,617 | 11,900 | -6.2% |
| Idaho | $41 | $339 | 225 | 1,394 | -6.2% |
| Nebraska | $41 | $199 | 539 | 4,825 | -6.6% |
| Arkansas | $41 | $263 | 575 | 4,023 | -6.6% |
⚠️ 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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