Relocation of arm vein with connection to arm artery for hemodialysis
Medicare pricing data for 4,179 providers across 52 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $405 in Utah to $864 in Nevada. 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
Relocation of arm vein with connection to arm artery for hemodialysis (HCPCS code 36821) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $605.73, but hospitals typically charge $2,245 — a 3.7x 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 $605.73, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $121.15. 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 3.7x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $479.72 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $864 | $2,699 | 16 | 267 | +42.7% |
| Arizona | $792 | $3,237 | 65 | 806 | +30.8% |
| Puerto Rico | $732 | $1,738 | 7 | 19 | +20.8% |
| Illinois | $713 | $2,623 | 134 | 952 | +17.8% |
| California | $707 | $2,542 | 370 | 2,479 | +16.6% |
| New York | $689 | $2,660 | 297 | 1,388 | +13.8% |
| New Jersey | $664 | $2,702 | 121 | 649 | +9.6% |
| Michigan | $661 | $1,790 | 134 | 680 | +9.2% |
| Ohio | $656 | $2,109 | 145 | 640 | +8.3% |
| District of Columbia | $651 | $1,824 | 12 | 63 | +7.5% |
| Alaska | $639 | $6,216 | 10 | 126 | +5.5% |
| Louisiana | $639 | $1,882 | 50 | 331 | +5.5% |
| Minnesota | $629 | $3,282 | 60 | 324 | +3.8% |
| South Carolina | $617 | $2,220 | 68 | 436 | +1.8% |
| Virginia | $616 | $1,630 | 103 | 707 | +1.6% |
| Alabama | $615 | $1,851 | 51 | 294 | +1.6% |
| Massachusetts | $614 | $2,372 | 97 | 404 | +1.4% |
| Connecticut | $607 | $2,532 | 61 | 225 | +0.1% |
| Wyoming | $605 | $3,465 | 7 | 23 | -0.1% |
| Tennessee | $603 | $1,825 | 91 | 571 | -0.4% |
| Oklahoma | $598 | $1,554 | 36 | 381 | -1.3% |
| Vermont | $594 | $3,206 | 5 | 24 | -1.9% |
| Rhode Island | $593 | $2,204 | 12 | 91 | -2.1% |
| Hawaii | $589 | $1,499 | 16 | 86 | -2.8% |
| Maryland | $572 | $1,683 | 87 | 473 | -5.6% |
| Texas | $572 | $2,144 | 300 | 2,146 | -5.6% |
| Kentucky | $566 | $1,534 | 53 | 312 | -6.5% |
| Arkansas | $565 | $1,791 | 32 | 180 | -6.7% |
| Georgia | $563 | $2,068 | 159 | 895 | -7.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $560 | $1,994 | 222 | 959 | -7.5% |
| Florida | $556 | $1,930 | 271 | 1,602 | -8.1% |
| Mississippi | $545 | $1,923 | 42 | 361 | -10.0% |
| North Carolina | $543 | $2,141 | 140 | 835 | -10.3% |
| New Hampshire | $543 | $3,428 | 35 | 127 | -10.4% |
| West Virginia | $542 | $1,739 | 31 | 107 | -10.5% |
| Kansas | $535 | $1,641 | 36 | 274 | -11.7% |
| North Dakota | $535 | $1,858 | 15 | 152 | -11.7% |
| Indiana | $529 | $2,386 | 98 | 612 | -12.7% |
| Delaware | $528 | $1,745 | 12 | 47 | -12.8% |
| Iowa | $507 | $1,952 | 33 | 191 | -16.4% |
| Oregon | $504 | $1,696 | 62 | 232 | -16.9% |
| Missouri | $497 | $2,034 | 75 | 481 | -17.9% |
| South Dakota | $496 | $2,006 | 21 | 141 | -18.1% |
| Wisconsin | $496 | $5,387 | 97 | 437 | -18.2% |
| Washington | $495 | $1,576 | 95 | 638 | -18.3% |
| Montana | $491 | $1,545 | 30 | 122 | -19.0% |
| New Mexico | $484 | $2,074 | 22 | 171 | -20.1% |
| Colorado | $484 | $1,727 | 67 | 295 | -20.2% |
| Nebraska | $483 | $1,664 | 32 | 167 | -20.3% |
| Idaho | $461 | $1,387 | 29 | 119 | -23.9% |
| Maine | $445 | $1,474 | 30 | 112 | -26.5% |
| Utah | $405 | $1,384 | 41 | 230 | -33.1% |
⚠️ 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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