Removal of plaque in artery of leg, each additional vessel
Medicare pricing data for 758 providers across 37 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $315 in New Mexico to $1,235 in District of Columbia. Where you get this procedure matters more than almost any other factor. This is a specialized procedure with relatively few Medicare claims. Pricing data may be less reliable due to smaller sample sizes. 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 plaque in artery of leg, each additional vessel (HCPCS code 37233) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $1,088, but hospitals typically charge $3,327 — a 3.1x 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 $1,088, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $217.56. 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 3.1x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $867.45 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $1,235 | $3,325 | 5 | 37 | +13.5% |
| New York | $1,228 | $3,422 | 61 | 682 | +12.9% |
| New Jersey | $1,178 | $3,876 | 37 | 293 | +8.3% |
| Maryland | $1,174 | $3,240 | 28 | 281 | +7.9% |
| Hawaii | $1,145 | $3,015 | 2 | 15 | +5.2% |
| California | $1,144 | $3,440 | 107 | 1,745 | +5.2% |
| Connecticut | $1,142 | $5,297 | 11 | 20 | +5.0% |
| Washington | $1,138 | $3,591 | 2 | 15 | +4.7% |
| Virginia | $1,094 | $4,010 | 18 | 49 | +0.6% |
| Pennsylvania | $1,086 | $2,410 | 8 | 74 | -0.1% |
| Illinois | $1,075 | $5,503 | 12 | 80 | -1.2% |
| Ohio | $1,059 | $2,693 | 5 | 11 | -2.7% |
| Colorado | $1,058 | $3,921 | 4 | 40 | -2.7% |
| Florida | $1,058 | $2,868 | 114 | 819 | -2.7% |
| Nevada | $1,045 | $2,911 | 4 | 20 | -3.9% |
| Massachusetts | $1,032 | $3,775 | 10 | 48 | -5.2% |
| Indiana | $1,025 | $4,332 | 5 | 20 | -5.8% |
| South Dakota | $1,019 | $4,470 | 5 | 57 | -6.3% |
| Missouri | $1,018 | $4,542 | 7 | 16 | -6.4% |
| Arizona | $1,011 | $2,625 | 34 | 195 | -7.1% |
| Texas | $1,002 | $3,005 | 96 | 720 | -7.9% |
| Michigan | $998 | $3,190 | 25 | 207 | -8.2% |
| Utah | $984 | $3,075 | 6 | 64 | -9.5% |
| Louisiana | $983 | $7,147 | 14 | 43 | -9.6% |
| Georgia | $978 | $4,092 | 22 | 62 | -10.1% |
| South Carolina | $968 | $2,634 | 9 | 55 | -11.0% |
| Kentucky | $961 | $4,093 | 7 | 37 | -11.6% |
| Kansas | $952 | $2,891 | 7 | 43 | -12.5% |
| Wisconsin | $948 | $2,904 | 3 | 19 | -12.9% |
| Nebraska | $947 | $3,404 | 2 | 12 | -12.9% |
| Tennessee | $928 | $2,466 | 28 | 202 | -14.6% |
| Oklahoma | $926 | $4,291 | 4 | 79 | -14.9% |
| North Carolina | $924 | $2,687 | 13 | 42 | -15.0% |
| Arkansas | $915 | $2,142 | 7 | 45 | -15.9% |
| Alabama | $910 | $2,733 | 13 | 22 | -16.3% |
| Mississippi | $904 | $4,248 | 8 | 80 | -16.9% |
| New Mexico | $315 | $1,931 | 6 | 32 | -71.0% |
⚠️ 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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