Infusion into a vein for hydration, each additional hour
Medicare pricing data for 11,342 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 5.6x markup — hospitals charge $71.92 but Medicare allows only $12.91. Uninsured patients may face bills 5.6 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, each additional hour (HCPCS code 96361) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $12.91, but hospitals typically charge $71.92 — a 5.6x 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 $12.91, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $2.58. 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 5.6x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $10.18 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $15 | $51 | 20 | 81 | +14.6% |
| New York | $15 | $72 | 636 | 23,216 | +12.6% |
| California | $14 | $73 | 1,192 | 79,734 | +11.1% |
| New Jersey | $14 | $106 | 289 | 12,412 | +9.7% |
| Maryland | $14 | $56 | 245 | 9,946 | +8.0% |
| Hawaii | $14 | $42 | 18 | 478 | +7.5% |
| Alaska | $14 | $109 | 83 | 1,422 | +6.4% |
| Connecticut | $14 | $107 | 49 | 819 | +5.3% |
| Massachusetts | $13 | $55 | 171 | 2,468 | +3.6% |
| Rhode Island | $13 | $48 | 14 | 537 | +2.5% |
| Vermont | $13 | $74 | 4 | 198 | +2.2% |
| Pennsylvania | $13 | $65 | 214 | 7,677 | -1.1% |
| Colorado | $13 | $65 | 205 | 1,936 | -1.3% |
| Virginia | $13 | $65 | 301 | 7,861 | -1.7% |
| Washington | $13 | $46 | 306 | 5,386 | -2.0% |
| Delaware | $13 | $67 | 19 | 201 | -2.1% |
| Minnesota | $13 | $78 | 361 | 4,123 | -2.6% |
| Puerto Rico | $13 | $25 | 36 | 749 | -2.6% |
| Illinois | $13 | $106 | 504 | 13,756 | -2.7% |
| Nevada | $13 | $55 | 149 | 3,483 | -2.9% |
| Florida | $12 | $49 | 915 | 46,177 | -3.8% |
| New Hampshire | $12 | $93 | 37 | 662 | -4.3% |
| Oregon | $12 | $58 | 112 | 823 | -4.4% |
| Maine | $12 | $56 | 39 | 857 | -5.9% |
| Texas | $12 | $68 | 1,045 | 19,986 | -5.9% |
| Arizona | $12 | $103 | 283 | 6,855 | -6.0% |
| South Dakota | $12 | $99 | 59 | 458 | -6.6% |
| North Dakota | $12 | $43 | 44 | 855 | -6.7% |
| Michigan | $12 | $41 | 221 | 4,693 | -7.1% |
| North Carolina | $12 | $53 | 390 | 5,284 | -8.5% |
| New Mexico | $12 | $53 | 80 | 1,229 | -8.8% |
| Missouri | $12 | $84 | 297 | 5,585 | -8.8% |
| Wisconsin | $12 | $113 | 165 | 1,212 | -8.8% |
| Ohio | $12 | $60 | 245 | 5,570 | -9.3% |
| South Carolina | $12 | $124 | 241 | 20,232 | -9.7% |
| Montana | $12 | $66 | 33 | 93 | -9.8% |
| Georgia | $12 | $78 | 338 | 5,178 | -9.9% |
| Nebraska | $12 | $34 | 98 | 3,699 | -10.3% |
| Wyoming | $11 | $67 | 54 | 351 | -11.0% |
| West Virginia | $11 | $31 | 13 | 337 | -11.1% |
| Louisiana | $11 | $89 | 131 | 2,146 | -11.5% |
| Kansas | $11 | $71 | 123 | 4,458 | -11.6% |
| Tennessee | $11 | $71 | 384 | 8,223 | -11.7% |
| Indiana | $11 | $53 | 138 | 3,718 | -11.8% |
| Iowa | $11 | $41 | 151 | 3,456 | -11.8% |
| Oklahoma | $11 | $34 | 97 | 1,148 | -11.9% |
| Utah | $11 | $41 | 131 | 1,488 | -12.6% |
| Idaho | $11 | $38 | 43 | 287 | -13.1% |
| Alabama | $11 | $72 | 258 | 6,472 | -13.4% |
| Kentucky | $11 | $62 | 102 | 1,337 | -13.9% |
| Arkansas | $11 | $50 | 110 | 3,569 | -14.1% |
| Mississippi | $11 | $96 | 125 | 1,038 | -16.0% |
⚠️ 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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