Radioactive drug therapy through a vein
Medicare pricing data for 1,406 providers across 46 states
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
Radioactive drug therapy through a vein (HCPCS code 79101) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $106.58, but hospitals typically charge $517.80 — a 4.9x 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 $106.58, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $21.32. 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 4.9x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $82.39 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $148 | $658 | 8 | 85 | +39.1% |
| Maine | $141 | $399 | 2 | 21 | +31.9% |
| New Mexico | $139 | $680 | 3 | 60 | +30.4% |
| Nebraska | $127 | $350 | 14 | 297 | +19.5% |
| New Jersey | $124 | $431 | 37 | 377 | +16.7% |
| Virginia | $121 | $515 | 42 | 449 | +13.3% |
| Maryland | $121 | $427 | 30 | 499 | +13.1% |
| Arizona | $120 | $614 | 41 | 529 | +12.8% |
| Florida | $119 | $504 | 100 | 1,400 | +11.7% |
| Arkansas | $119 | $467 | 23 | 175 | +11.3% |
| Washington | $117 | $365 | 45 | 580 | +10.1% |
| Idaho | $114 | $393 | 8 | 60 | +7.1% |
| Michigan | $113 | $477 | 38 | 431 | +6.4% |
| Louisiana | $112 | $378 | 21 | 153 | +5.3% |
| Colorado | $111 | $433 | 24 | 379 | +4.3% |
| Texas | $111 | $760 | 86 | 1,287 | +3.9% |
| California | $110 | $581 | 114 | 1,681 | +3.2% |
| Utah | $108 | $274 | 14 | 90 | +1.8% |
| New York | $107 | $562 | 78 | 993 | +0.8% |
| Pennsylvania | $107 | $399 | 66 | 799 | +0.3% |
| Georgia | $104 | $531 | 38 | 384 | -2.0% |
| Ohio | $100 | $408 | 52 | 533 | -6.4% |
| Massachusetts | $100 | $378 | 37 | 666 | -6.5% |
| District of Columbia | $99 | $356 | 5 | 67 | -7.0% |
| Illinois | $98 | $469 | 68 | 627 | -7.7% |
| Connecticut | $98 | $375 | 16 | 125 | -8.0% |
| Oregon | $95 | $272 | 18 | 245 | -10.6% |
| Delaware | $95 | $659 | 3 | 45 | -11.3% |
| Montana | $94 | $285 | 8 | 50 | -12.0% |
| South Carolina | $93 | $686 | 25 | 227 | -12.4% |
| Tennessee | $93 | $448 | 29 | 442 | -12.4% |
| Minnesota | $93 | $759 | 23 | 1,014 | -13.0% |
| Vermont | $92 | $472 | 3 | 48 | -13.4% |
| Missouri | $92 | $415 | 24 | 244 | -13.4% |
| Kentucky | $92 | $310 | 20 | 188 | -13.6% |
| West Virginia | $91 | $318 | 6 | 55 | -14.2% |
| Oklahoma | $91 | $353 | 6 | 104 | -14.6% |
| Wisconsin | $90 | $998 | 30 | 412 | -15.2% |
| Alabama | $90 | $382 | 13 | 95 | -15.2% |
| North Carolina | $90 | $435 | 49 | 585 | -15.3% |
| Kansas | $90 | $239 | 9 | 204 | -15.4% |
| Iowa | $90 | $413 | 14 | 212 | -15.8% |
| Mississippi | $89 | $343 | 7 | 46 | -16.1% |
| New Hampshire | $89 | $1,207 | 3 | 88 | -16.2% |
| Indiana | $89 | $276 | 10 | 277 | -16.2% |
| Hawaii | $84 | $486 | 4 | 57 | -21.6% |
⚠️ 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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