Anesthesia for access to central vein
Medicare pricing data for 33,526 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 10.5x markup — hospitals charge $1,280 but Medicare allows only $121.71. Uninsured patients may face bills 10.5 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $88 in South Carolina to $204 in Alaska. 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
Anesthesia for access to central vein (HCPCS code 00532) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $121.71, but hospitals typically charge $1,280 — a 10.5x 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 $121.71, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $24.34. 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 10.5x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $96.14 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $204 | $1,503 | 84 | 189 | +67.6% |
| Puerto Rico | $179 | $926 | 54 | 178 | +47.2% |
| California | $171 | $1,385 | 1,731 | 3,955 | +40.9% |
| Utah | $161 | $1,063 | 194 | 304 | +32.5% |
| Montana | $160 | $1,119 | 84 | 163 | +31.8% |
| Idaho | $154 | $1,006 | 76 | 120 | +26.3% |
| Nevada | $151 | $1,389 | 118 | 260 | +24.0% |
| Oregon | $151 | $1,043 | 308 | 700 | +23.8% |
| New Mexico | $151 | $1,199 | 102 | 212 | +23.8% |
| Wyoming | $150 | $1,286 | 54 | 148 | +23.2% |
| Arkansas | $145 | $861 | 358 | 999 | +19.2% |
| Washington | $142 | $1,082 | 540 | 1,129 | +16.5% |
| Arizona | $141 | $1,590 | 566 | 1,265 | +15.7% |
| Iowa | $140 | $974 | 291 | 720 | +15.3% |
| Oklahoma | $139 | $1,268 | 400 | 1,040 | +14.4% |
| Maryland | $139 | $1,411 | 539 | 1,453 | +14.3% |
| Hawaii | $139 | $1,023 | 69 | 148 | +14.1% |
| Indiana | $138 | $1,186 | 603 | 1,353 | +13.6% |
| Kansas | $135 | $847 | 519 | 1,595 | +10.7% |
| New York | $133 | $1,864 | 1,873 | 5,647 | +9.7% |
| Colorado | $132 | $1,252 | 359 | 621 | +8.4% |
| Florida | $130 | $1,512 | 2,573 | 6,366 | +6.5% |
| Nebraska | $130 | $798 | 297 | 795 | +6.5% |
| Illinois | $128 | $1,504 | 1,104 | 2,510 | +5.2% |
| New Jersey | $127 | $1,557 | 868 | 2,141 | +4.2% |
| New Hampshire | $124 | $1,529 | 134 | 268 | +1.9% |
| District of Columbia | $123 | $914 | 119 | 304 | +1.5% |
| Massachusetts | $123 | $1,062 | 685 | 1,742 | +0.9% |
| Texas | $121 | $1,502 | 2,866 | 6,815 | -0.2% |
| Delaware | $121 | $1,270 | 135 | 324 | -0.9% |
| Kentucky | $120 | $1,260 | 658 | 1,833 | -1.2% |
| Missouri | $118 | $1,023 | 858 | 2,102 | -3.1% |
| Louisiana | $118 | $881 | 756 | 1,897 | -3.3% |
| Wisconsin | $118 | $1,610 | 522 | 1,041 | -3.5% |
| Tennessee | $117 | $1,168 | 1,220 | 3,161 | -3.5% |
| Ohio | $116 | $1,023 | 1,340 | 2,741 | -4.8% |
| Virginia | $114 | $1,266 | 799 | 1,932 | -6.0% |
| Connecticut | $112 | $1,446 | 313 | 570 | -7.9% |
| Vermont | $110 | $821 | 46 | 119 | -9.3% |
| Rhode Island | $109 | $1,116 | 50 | 138 | -10.3% |
| Minnesota | $108 | $1,019 | 627 | 1,243 | -11.2% |
| Maine | $107 | $1,360 | 153 | 347 | -11.8% |
| North Dakota | $106 | $1,043 | 57 | 97 | -13.2% |
| Mississippi | $105 | $777 | 459 | 1,638 | -13.8% |
| Michigan | $103 | $1,514 | 1,264 | 2,696 | -15.3% |
| West Virginia | $102 | $1,188 | 368 | 1,097 | -15.8% |
| Pennsylvania | $101 | $1,141 | 1,598 | 3,429 | -17.2% |
| Georgia | $99 | $1,068 | 1,489 | 3,726 | -18.5% |
| North Carolina | $98 | $1,250 | 1,152 | 2,908 | -19.3% |
| South Dakota | $93 | $1,114 | 143 | 301 | -23.4% |
| Alabama | $93 | $857 | 1,031 | 3,237 | -23.8% |
| South Carolina | $88 | $1,243 | 857 | 2,765 | -27.4% |
⚠️ 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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