Insertion of tube into abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, each first order branch
Medicare pricing data for 7,309 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 8.4x markup — hospitals charge $2,177 but Medicare allows only $260.59. Uninsured patients may face bills 8.4 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $117 in Idaho to $641 in District of Columbia. 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
Insertion of tube into abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, each first order branch (HCPCS code 36245) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $260.59, but hospitals typically charge $2,177 — a 8.4x 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 $260.59, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $52.12. 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 8.4x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $207.29 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $641 | $1,771 | 22 | 390 | +146.1% |
| Florida | $436 | $2,210 | 611 | 2,892 | +67.4% |
| Arizona | $357 | $2,382 | 166 | 835 | +37.0% |
| Delaware | $345 | $1,707 | 24 | 117 | +32.5% |
| California | $328 | $2,522 | 648 | 3,191 | +25.9% |
| Louisiana | $318 | $2,501 | 132 | 357 | +22.2% |
| Maryland | $310 | $1,522 | 137 | 578 | +19.0% |
| New York | $296 | $3,563 | 430 | 1,717 | +13.7% |
| Texas | $277 | $2,262 | 603 | 1,943 | +6.3% |
| Arkansas | $264 | $1,335 | 87 | 333 | +1.2% |
| Nevada | $262 | $2,240 | 65 | 201 | +0.5% |
| New Jersey | $253 | $2,216 | 200 | 604 | -2.8% |
| Georgia | $252 | $3,121 | 206 | 740 | -3.2% |
| New Mexico | $250 | $2,536 | 23 | 105 | -4.2% |
| Mississippi | $249 | $2,015 | 61 | 161 | -4.6% |
| Michigan | $246 | $1,184 | 279 | 842 | -5.5% |
| Oregon | $242 | $1,997 | 101 | 377 | -7.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $242 | $1,935 | 321 | 1,030 | -7.1% |
| Connecticut | $236 | $3,998 | 78 | 219 | -9.6% |
| South Dakota | $231 | $1,129 | 31 | 194 | -11.2% |
| Iowa | $230 | $3,338 | 60 | 278 | -11.8% |
| Utah | $226 | $1,421 | 42 | 106 | -13.4% |
| Tennessee | $222 | $1,612 | 175 | 691 | -14.8% |
| Massachusetts | $212 | $2,290 | 170 | 768 | -18.7% |
| Oklahoma | $204 | $1,084 | 112 | 461 | -21.9% |
| Alabama | $187 | $1,117 | 105 | 427 | -28.1% |
| Alaska | $180 | $5,512 | 9 | 31 | -31.0% |
| Puerto Rico | $179 | $1,619 | 8 | 28 | -31.4% |
| Virginia | $177 | $2,031 | 196 | 831 | -31.9% |
| North Carolina | $177 | $2,486 | 238 | 920 | -32.1% |
| Washington | $170 | $1,408 | 141 | 524 | -34.7% |
| Illinois | $168 | $2,098 | 320 | 1,109 | -35.6% |
| Wyoming | $167 | $1,932 | 10 | 21 | -35.9% |
| Indiana | $167 | $2,184 | 160 | 491 | -35.9% |
| Colorado | $162 | $1,382 | 100 | 339 | -37.8% |
| Montana | $160 | $1,265 | 30 | 178 | -38.5% |
| Wisconsin | $155 | $3,302 | 156 | 491 | -40.6% |
| South Carolina | $149 | $1,817 | 106 | 489 | -42.8% |
| Vermont | $147 | $6,123 | 13 | 50 | -43.5% |
| West Virginia | $144 | $1,039 | 35 | 163 | -44.7% |
| Missouri | $144 | $1,734 | 159 | 634 | -44.9% |
| Maine | $143 | $1,056 | 22 | 57 | -45.0% |
| Ohio | $139 | $1,551 | 250 | 911 | -46.5% |
| Kansas | $138 | $1,058 | 61 | 263 | -47.0% |
| New Hampshire | $138 | $2,409 | 42 | 169 | -47.2% |
| Rhode Island | $135 | $1,422 | 26 | 59 | -48.3% |
| Kentucky | $133 | $1,321 | 87 | 284 | -49.0% |
| Hawaii | $129 | $771 | 16 | 44 | -50.4% |
| North Dakota | $126 | $1,953 | 26 | 97 | -51.5% |
| Nebraska | $121 | $2,251 | 39 | 173 | -53.5% |
| Minnesota | $121 | $1,872 | 102 | 453 | -53.5% |
| Idaho | $117 | $1,548 | 35 | 127 | -55.2% |
⚠️ 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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