Infusion into a vein for hydration, 31-60 minutes
Medicare pricing data for 17,672 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 5.2x markup — hospitals charge $166.72 but Medicare allows only $32.29. Uninsured patients may face bills 5.2 times higher than what insurance negotiates. 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
Infusion into a vein for hydration, 31-60 minutes (HCPCS code 96360) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $32.29, but hospitals typically charge $166.72 — a 5.2x 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 $32.29, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $6.46. 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 5.2x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $25.12 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $37 | $150 | 1,675 | 33,222 | +15.2% |
| New York | $37 | $154 | 884 | 16,680 | +15.0% |
| New Jersey | $36 | $206 | 362 | 4,530 | +12.9% |
| District of Columbia | $36 | $139 | 27 | 135 | +10.0% |
| Maryland | $35 | $175 | 349 | 6,767 | +8.2% |
| Connecticut | $35 | $272 | 62 | 691 | +7.5% |
| Massachusetts | $35 | $192 | 277 | 1,782 | +6.8% |
| Alaska | $34 | $285 | 123 | 973 | +6.8% |
| Vermont | $34 | $194 | 10 | 87 | +4.0% |
| Hawaii | $34 | $127 | 40 | 939 | +3.9% |
| Delaware | $33 | $256 | 24 | 380 | +2.5% |
| Rhode Island | $33 | $117 | 33 | 198 | +2.4% |
| Pennsylvania | $33 | $184 | 301 | 4,163 | +2.1% |
| Puerto Rico | $33 | $78 | 27 | 192 | +0.7% |
| Colorado | $32 | $202 | 397 | 3,108 | +0.6% |
| Virginia | $32 | $200 | 517 | 7,673 | -0.2% |
| New Hampshire | $32 | $222 | 52 | 968 | -0.5% |
| Washington | $32 | $143 | 407 | 2,962 | -1.0% |
| Minnesota | $32 | $201 | 421 | 2,581 | -1.0% |
| Nevada | $32 | $155 | 247 | 5,399 | -1.2% |
| Maine | $32 | $188 | 53 | 675 | -2.2% |
| Illinois | $32 | $213 | 597 | 10,962 | -2.3% |
| Oregon | $31 | $160 | 210 | 1,164 | -2.8% |
| Florida | $31 | $162 | 1,314 | 26,861 | -3.7% |
| Arizona | $31 | $239 | 433 | 6,470 | -4.5% |
| Texas | $31 | $197 | 1,631 | 16,299 | -4.9% |
| South Dakota | $31 | $204 | 91 | 441 | -5.2% |
| Michigan | $30 | $102 | 289 | 3,857 | -6.3% |
| Wisconsin | $30 | $297 | 353 | 1,431 | -7.5% |
| Montana | $30 | $136 | 81 | 252 | -7.6% |
| North Carolina | $30 | $137 | 773 | 6,044 | -7.7% |
| Missouri | $30 | $168 | 357 | 4,419 | -8.1% |
| Nebraska | $30 | $98 | 185 | 2,727 | -8.2% |
| North Dakota | $30 | $138 | 73 | 575 | -8.3% |
| Ohio | $29 | $146 | 321 | 4,845 | -8.7% |
| Indiana | $29 | $147 | 207 | 2,592 | -8.8% |
| New Mexico | $29 | $143 | 133 | 897 | -8.9% |
| Wyoming | $29 | $215 | 114 | 403 | -9.7% |
| Iowa | $29 | $141 | 220 | 1,844 | -9.8% |
| Georgia | $29 | $138 | 610 | 5,221 | -9.9% |
| South Carolina | $29 | $194 | 369 | 3,717 | -10.3% |
| Kansas | $29 | $166 | 176 | 2,084 | -10.7% |
| Tennessee | $29 | $144 | 654 | 6,694 | -11.4% |
| Utah | $28 | $101 | 276 | 2,306 | -11.8% |
| Idaho | $28 | $106 | 98 | 490 | -12.2% |
| Alabama | $28 | $148 | 508 | 4,832 | -13.1% |
| Louisiana | $28 | $168 | 275 | 1,758 | -13.9% |
| Arkansas | $28 | $118 | 242 | 3,698 | -14.0% |
| West Virginia | $28 | $101 | 48 | 148 | -14.1% |
| Kentucky | $27 | $125 | 145 | 739 | -15.0% |
| Oklahoma | $27 | $100 | 245 | 1,106 | -16.1% |
| Mississippi | $26 | $132 | 321 | 1,404 | -18.6% |
⚠️ 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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