Removal of varicose veins of arm or leg, 10-20 incisions
Medicare pricing data for 1,188 providers across 50 states
This procedure has a 5.5x markup — hospitals charge $1,667 but Medicare allows only $301.16. Uninsured patients may face bills 5.5 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $166 in Vermont to $400 in South Dakota. 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 varicose veins of arm or leg, 10-20 incisions (HCPCS code 37765) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $301.16, but hospitals typically charge $1,667 — 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 $301.16, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $60.23. 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 $236.43 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | $400 | $1,533 | 3 | 17 | +32.8% |
| Alaska | $397 | $3,499 | 3 | 21 | +31.8% |
| New Jersey | $386 | $3,291 | 49 | 307 | +28.1% |
| Michigan | $374 | $1,203 | 35 | 148 | +24.1% |
| Connecticut | $365 | $1,823 | 31 | 90 | +21.3% |
| New York | $361 | $2,152 | 110 | 694 | +19.9% |
| Pennsylvania | $348 | $1,472 | 25 | 80 | +15.5% |
| Georgia | $332 | $1,707 | 53 | 322 | +10.1% |
| Hawaii | $331 | $1,469 | 4 | 25 | +9.8% |
| New Mexico | $331 | $1,388 | 6 | 60 | +9.8% |
| South Carolina | $329 | $1,326 | 14 | 43 | +9.1% |
| Montana | $323 | $1,710 | 5 | 23 | +7.2% |
| Massachusetts | $321 | $2,062 | 40 | 243 | +6.7% |
| Illinois | $315 | $2,049 | 35 | 213 | +4.7% |
| Texas | $314 | $1,491 | 77 | 478 | +4.4% |
| Arkansas | $312 | $1,459 | 10 | 84 | +3.5% |
| California | $310 | $1,976 | 97 | 692 | +2.9% |
| Louisiana | $301 | $2,441 | 20 | 70 | -0.1% |
| Delaware | $300 | $1,153 | 5 | 14 | -0.5% |
| Virginia | $299 | $1,217 | 36 | 187 | -0.6% |
| Florida | $293 | $1,379 | 124 | 1,521 | -2.6% |
| Maryland | $293 | $1,338 | 19 | 328 | -2.8% |
| Nevada | $292 | $1,997 | 9 | 45 | -3.1% |
| Ohio | $281 | $1,283 | 24 | 240 | -6.8% |
| Oregon | $277 | $1,683 | 18 | 80 | -7.9% |
| Colorado | $269 | $1,550 | 32 | 300 | -10.8% |
| Kentucky | $268 | $1,291 | 9 | 82 | -10.9% |
| Washington | $268 | $1,389 | 23 | 95 | -11.0% |
| Arizona | $267 | $1,080 | 30 | 166 | -11.2% |
| Missouri | $267 | $1,344 | 16 | 107 | -11.3% |
| Utah | $267 | $1,467 | 24 | 101 | -11.4% |
| Indiana | $261 | $1,403 | 19 | 155 | -13.2% |
| Tennessee | $259 | $1,878 | 33 | 196 | -13.9% |
| Kansas | $252 | $1,190 | 5 | 37 | -16.2% |
| Iowa | $251 | $1,274 | 6 | 21 | -16.7% |
| North Carolina | $248 | $1,933 | 32 | 142 | -17.7% |
| Rhode Island | $242 | $1,833 | 6 | 13 | -19.6% |
| Wisconsin | $242 | $3,216 | 17 | 57 | -19.8% |
| Minnesota | $241 | $1,654 | 24 | 79 | -20.1% |
| Alabama | $238 | $1,097 | 20 | 146 | -20.8% |
| Wyoming | $238 | $6,062 | 2 | 37 | -20.9% |
| Nebraska | $236 | $965 | 1 | 28 | -21.8% |
| Idaho | $229 | $1,194 | 14 | 34 | -23.9% |
| New Hampshire | $228 | $2,439 | 9 | 32 | -24.4% |
| Oklahoma | $219 | $1,431 | 6 | 36 | -27.3% |
| Maine | $203 | $1,372 | 7 | 12 | -32.6% |
| North Dakota | $202 | $1,771 | 15 | 30 | -33.1% |
| Mississippi | $197 | $1,075 | 7 | 252 | -34.5% |
| West Virginia | $191 | $1,012 | 6 | 14 | -36.5% |
| Vermont | $166 | $2,067 | 3 | 18 | -44.8% |
⚠️ 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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