Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device
Medicare pricing data for 15,632 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 5.5x markup — hospitals charge $127.83 but Medicare allows only $23.12. Uninsured patients may face bills 5.5 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $16 in Nebraska to $39 in Puerto Rico. 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
Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device (HCPCS code 77001) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $23.12, but hospitals typically charge $127.83 — 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 $23.12, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $4.62. 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 $18.42 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Rico | $39 | $106 | 55 | 352 | +67.9% |
| New York | $34 | $153 | 830 | 12,583 | +47.4% |
| Delaware | $29 | $69 | 65 | 1,135 | +26.6% |
| Maryland | $29 | $104 | 280 | 5,534 | +24.6% |
| California | $28 | $149 | 1,145 | 19,897 | +22.6% |
| Nevada | $28 | $199 | 123 | 1,988 | +21.4% |
| New Mexico | $28 | $137 | 88 | 1,180 | +20.4% |
| Connecticut | $28 | $133 | 184 | 2,302 | +19.3% |
| Virginia | $27 | $105 | 440 | 8,093 | +18.3% |
| Georgia | $26 | $150 | 574 | 6,905 | +13.4% |
| Michigan | $25 | $118 | 504 | 6,413 | +7.3% |
| Texas | $24 | $162 | 1,363 | 17,956 | +5.0% |
| Tennessee | $24 | $145 | 448 | 6,063 | +2.4% |
| New Jersey | $23 | $202 | 369 | 5,751 | +1.2% |
| Alaska | $23 | $209 | 25 | 489 | -0.6% |
| District of Columbia | $23 | $120 | 34 | 997 | -1.8% |
| Massachusetts | $23 | $96 | 325 | 5,757 | -1.9% |
| Oregon | $23 | $102 | 219 | 2,368 | -2.0% |
| Arkansas | $23 | $113 | 176 | 2,571 | -2.7% |
| North Carolina | $22 | $110 | 525 | 8,229 | -3.2% |
| Arizona | $22 | $205 | 301 | 5,071 | -3.3% |
| Florida | $22 | $151 | 1,248 | 19,096 | -5.8% |
| Oklahoma | $22 | $89 | 182 | 3,066 | -6.9% |
| Colorado | $21 | $102 | 252 | 3,075 | -8.5% |
| Illinois | $21 | $125 | 577 | 11,509 | -8.7% |
| Washington | $21 | $84 | 323 | 5,085 | -9.6% |
| Alabama | $21 | $93 | 271 | 2,742 | -10.1% |
| Utah | $20 | $74 | 115 | 1,420 | -11.4% |
| Indiana | $20 | $97 | 364 | 5,437 | -11.5% |
| South Carolina | $20 | $116 | 284 | 3,995 | -12.8% |
| Pennsylvania | $20 | $84 | 684 | 11,556 | -15.3% |
| Minnesota | $20 | $105 | 250 | 4,337 | -15.4% |
| Louisiana | $19 | $132 | 285 | 2,876 | -17.6% |
| South Dakota | $19 | $68 | 62 | 923 | -18.2% |
| Rhode Island | $19 | $87 | 51 | 826 | -18.2% |
| Kentucky | $18 | $64 | 277 | 3,343 | -20.8% |
| Ohio | $18 | $126 | 612 | 8,009 | -22.8% |
| Montana | $18 | $77 | 53 | 654 | -23.2% |
| Missouri | $18 | $89 | 327 | 5,447 | -24.1% |
| Wyoming | $17 | $123 | 28 | 242 | -24.5% |
| Hawaii | $17 | $62 | 41 | 342 | -24.8% |
| New Hampshire | $17 | $136 | 71 | 1,283 | -24.9% |
| Mississippi | $17 | $122 | 168 | 2,353 | -25.4% |
| North Dakota | $17 | $62 | 37 | 892 | -25.9% |
| West Virginia | $17 | $101 | 111 | 1,123 | -26.5% |
| Iowa | $17 | $87 | 140 | 1,917 | -26.5% |
| Kansas | $17 | $64 | 139 | 2,269 | -27.2% |
| Maine | $17 | $80 | 69 | 590 | -27.5% |
| Wisconsin | $17 | $189 | 307 | 4,637 | -28.2% |
| Vermont | $17 | $106 | 15 | 327 | -28.5% |
| Idaho | $16 | $84 | 84 | 1,242 | -28.9% |
| Nebraska | $16 | $104 | 114 | 1,625 | -28.9% |
⚠️ 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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